Appomattox County, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1951 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
3
Tornado reports
38
Hail reports
47
Floods since 1996
377
All events
1
Deaths
$13.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Appomattox County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 3 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
A tornado touched down just outside Appomattox county in Campbell county, then traveled 16 miles northeast across Appomattox county. At its peak, this tornado reached EF-3 intensity, which was the first EF-3 tornado or stronger in the month of February in the NWS Blacksburg forec…
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A tree was reported down at the intersection of Looner Den Road and Hollywood Road.
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought conditions improved to Severe Drought conditions in Appomattox county late June after a few rainfall events brought some rain to the county. Drought conditions lingered; however, after the previous several months of March, April, and May recorded precipitation tot…
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One large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds along Stonewall Road.
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One large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds along Walton Drive.
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One large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Morning Star Road and South Fork Road.
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A power line was blown down by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Police Tower Road and Richmond Highway.
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought conditions continued in Appomattox county in May after the previous several months of February, March, and April recorded precipitation totals of 4.00-6.00 inches, which ended up being 50 to 75 percent of normal for that period. These dry conditions combined with …
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought conditions expanded into Appomattox county in late April after the previous several months of January, February, and March recorded precipitation totals of 6.00-8.00 inches, which ended up being 50 to 75 percent of normal for that period. These dry conditions comb…
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Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree along River Ridge Road.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree along Old Courthouse Road.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down three separate trees to fall down within a short distance. One tree fell along on Cornfield Lane, another tree fell on a power line on Church Street, and a third tree fell along Redfields Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A wintry mix occurred with reports of up to 3.5 inches of snow and up to 3.4 inches of sleet. Key Impacts: traffic accidents.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions were introduced to Appomattox county in early January after the previous two months of November and December recorded precipitation totals of 2.00-4.00 inches, which ended up being 25 to 50 percent of normal for that period. These dry conditions combined…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread snowfall occurred across the county during the morning hours through the late evening of the 8th. Amounts ranged from 5.3 inches at a location three miles southwest of Evergreen to 6.0 inches at locations near both Spout Spring and Appomattox. Key Impacts: Hazardous tr…
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Thunderstorm winds blew down three trees with one along the 2600 block of Promise Land Road, another near the intersection of Central Church Road and Promise Land Road, and the other near the intersection of Central Church Road and Warren Lane.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree along the 2200 block of Red House Road.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of Route 460 and Hixburg Road.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of Stonewall Road and Vineyard Road.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree along the 600 block of Beckham Road.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree along Red House Road.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of Wooldridge Road and State Park Road.
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A few trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds along US Highway 460 near Concord.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of pennies fell about one mile west of Spout Spring.
High Wind High Wind
A couple trees were blown down by non-thunderstorm winds in Appomattox.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
North Creek was observed overflowing its banks and inundating North Creek Road several inches deep. No damage was reported to the roadway, which was open to traffic after the flooding receded.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between 3 and 4 inches of snow fell across Appomattox County from February 11 through February 12. A quarter of an inch to half of an inch of ice accumulation was also observed throughout the county. Widespread tree and power line damage occurred throughout the county, resulting …
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between one to three inches of snow fell in Appomattox County from January 5th through January 6th, with the highest report of three inches reported near Tower Hill. Ice accumulations ranged from 0.10 inch to 0.42 inches, measured near Evergreen. Almost 2,200 customers had lost p…
Hail Hail
Hail ranged from dime to quarter size.
Hail Hail
Hail of dime to penny size fell.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A thunderstorm produced around 1.5 inches of rain falling at rates of around three inches per hour. This rain fell across ground that was very moist from rainfall occurring during Tropical Storm Helene a few days earlier. Runoff from the rainfall caused multiple roads located nor…
High Wind High Wind
Around 11 trees and power lines were downed by high winds associated with the remnants of Hurricane Helene. Nearly 500 customers were reported without power by midnight Friday.
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A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds and landed across Redfields Road.
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Thunderstorm winds downed a tree at the intersection of James River Road and Guest House Road, which landed in the roadway.
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Power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Church Street and Sunnydale, and on Morningside Drive.
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At least three trees were blown down within the county, one near Appomattox, one near Spout Spring, and one near Hixburg. Damage values are estimated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Big Cub Creek was observed out of its banks and flowing across Willow Oak Road. No damage was reported to the road, and it was open to traffic after the water receded.
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Several inches of runoff was observed flowing across Double Bridges Road. No damage was reported to the road, which was open to traffic after the water receded.
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Wheelers Spring Road was flooded and impassible as Little Cub Creek overflowed its banks several inches deep across the road. No damage was reported to the road, and it was open to traffic after the water receded.
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Hixburg Road was flooded and impassible as Vaughans Creek overflowed its banks several inches deep across the road. No damage was reported to the road, and it was open to traffic after the water receded.
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Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down at 1286 Narrow Passage Road. Damage values are estimated.
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Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down one a powerline at 3878 Promise Land Road. Additionally, thunderstorm winds downed a tree at 258 Willow Oak Road. Damage values are estimated.
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Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down at the intersection of Red House Road and Fox Ridge Lane. Additionally, another tree was blown down at the intersections of Red House Road and Cub Creek Road. Damage values are estimated.
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Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down at 2398 Red House Road and another tree down at the intersection of Red House Road and Robinson Road. Damage values are estimated.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree near the intersection of Red House Road and Cub Creek Road.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree along the 100 block of Woodland Road, close to the intersection with Wildwood Road.
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Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down within the 10700 block of Stonewall Road near Appomattox, or between Mill Pond Road and Meadow Drive. Damage values are estimated.
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Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down on the roadway. Damage values are estimated.
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Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down on Spruce Drive near Railroad Lane in the Pamplin area. Damage values are estimated.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree on Phelps Branch Road.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 0 |
| 2025 | 14 | 0 |
| 2024 | 23 | 0 |
| 2023 | 24 | 0 |
| 2022 | 27 | 0 |
| 2021 | 14 | 0 |
| 2020 | 19 | 0 |
| 2019 | 18 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 1 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 | 18 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 17 | 1 |
| 2007 | 15 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 17 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 5 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| 1951 | 1 | 1 |
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