Appomattox storm history
Storm events recorded in Appomattox, Virginia between 1950 and 2025.
364
Total events
3
Tornadoes
38
Hail
47
Floods
1
Deaths
$13.5M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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…
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.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
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.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
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.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
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.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
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.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree on Old Courthouse Road.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in place at the beginning of the month improved on December 12th due to the passage of two low pressure systems crossing the lower Mid-Atlantic during the period of December 3rd to the 10th. These systems brought rainfall amounts ranging from 2.25 to 2.5 inches…
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions were declared for much of Appomattox County in November given precipitation from the beginning of October through mid-November was less than 10 percent of normal. NASA SPoRT LIS data estimated that average soil moisture in the top 100 cm of soil was betw…
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Thunderstorm winds downed a tree on Forest Chapel Road and another near the intersection of Bowler Creek Road and Rocks Church Road.
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A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds on Old Evergreen Road.
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One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Chilton Road.
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Several large trees were snapped by thunderstorm winds near Suanee Creek Road.
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Two trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds along Hixburg Road and Bowler Creek Road.
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One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Spring Grove Road.
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One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Patteson School Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water from Holts Branch was observed flooded out of its banks and flowing several inches deep across Stage Road. No damage was reported to the road, and it was open to traffic after the flooding receded.
Flood Flood
Oakville Road was flooded due to standing water after a heavy rainfall. No damage was reported to the road, and it was open to traffic after the flooding receded.
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A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds in Spout Spring.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |