Bedford County, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1961 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
12
Tornado reports
183
Hail reports
81
Floods since 1996
826
All events
5
Deaths
$13.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Bedford County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 12 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.
Strong outflow winds from nearby thunderstorms spread across much of Bedford County. A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds at Harbor Village Way. Strong winds lifted a large tent into the air at a church in the town of Moneta. Parts of the tent, including the anchoring post…
A man was struck by lightning while walking along Highway 122. He later died from his injuries.
A muti-vehicle crash occurred around the 100 block of Bunker Hill Road in Bedford County on the evening of January 20th. This three vehicle accident resulted in one fatality. Lynchburg department of Emergency services also reported a total of 18 crashes that occured between 5pm a…
A 57-year old man died of a heart attack that may have been related to the heat. No autopsy was performed so no conclusive evidence exists as to the cause of death. This was the 4th consecutive day of record or near-record heat in the county.
Thunderstorm winds blew down six large trees, destroyed an outbuilding, flipped over two boats and downed power lines on Waterfront Drive near the Marina at Smith Mountain Lake. Also, the Smith Mountain Eagle reported numerous trees were blown down at the Waterfront Park campgrou…
A tornado formed in Bedford City and traveled east 1/2 mile before dissipating. The tornado destroyed four businesses and damaged 25 homes, 58 businesses, several dozen vehicles, and one church.
A second tornado developed 8 miles east-southeast of Bedford City in Bedford County and remained on the ground for 5 miles before crossing over into Campbell County. This tornado injured one person, destroyed seven homes, three businesses, and about two dozen farm buildings. The …
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A tree down was blown down by thunderstorm winds across Cedarberry Lane in Forest, VA.
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A large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Bateman Ridge road near the railroad tracks.
Hail Hail
One inch sized hail was reported in the community of Stewartsville.
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A tree was reported down along Saunders Grove Drive just south of Cochese Drive.
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Two trees reported down along Dickerson Mill Road. One was at its intersection at Mead Valley Road and the other at its intersection with Sumdat Trail.
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A tree was reported down on Dickerson Mill Road just north of its intersection with Shepherds Store Road.
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A tree was reported down near the intersection of Bunker Hill Loop and McDaniel Road.
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A CO-OP Observer reported multiple large limbs and several trees blown down by thunderstorm winds along Clover Creek Road. One tree was observed fallen across the road.
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought conditions improved to Severe Drought conditions in Bedford county in 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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Several trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds along Angel Place Road.
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One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds in the 16000 block of Wyatts Way.
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One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds near the 2600 block of Thomas Jefferson Road.
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One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds in the community of Goode.
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One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds along Cottontown Road.
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought conditions expanded into Bedford county in the middle of May after the previous several months of February, March, and April 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 co…
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions continued in Bedford 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 combined …
Hail Hail
Hail of one inch in diameter was observed near Thaxton in Bedford County, VA.
Hail Hail
Hail of around 1 inch in diameter was observed along Wheats Valley Road.
Hail Hail
Hail of 0.88 inch diameter was observed near Forest, VA in Bedford County.
Hail Hail
Hail of at least 1 inch in diameter was observed along McIntosh Drive.
Hail Hail
Hail of 1.5 inch diameter was observed near Forest, VA in Bedford County.
Hail Hail
Hail that was three quarter inch in diameter was reported near Forest, VA in Bedford County.
Hail Hail
WSET relayed a report of hail one inch in diameter near Forest, VA.
Hail Hail
Hail that was 0.88 inch in diameter was observed near Stewartsville, VA.
Hail Hail
Hail that was 1 inch in diameter was observed near Stewartsville, VA.
Hail Hail
Hail that was 0.88 inch in diameter was observed near Stewartsville, VA.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A wintry mix occurred with reports of up to 5.2 inches of snow, up to 3.3 inches of sleet, and up to 0.40 inches of freezing rain. Key Impacts: traffic accidents.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions were introduced to Bedford 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 wi…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread snowfall occurred across the county during the morning hours through the late evening of the 8th. Amounts ranged from 3.0 inches at a location one mile northwest of Forest to 5.5 inches at locations near Boonsboro, Coleman Falls, and Chamblissburg. Key Impacts: Hazardo…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall across the county ranged from 2.5 inches at Montvale to 5.1 inches at a location two miles west-southwest of Boonsboro. Key Impacts: Hazardous travel.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck a house and set it on fire along Foster Road just north of the intersection with Quarles Road.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of Joppa Mill Road and Stewartsville Road.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree along Rucker Road.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of US Route 460 and Krantzs Corner Road.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of nickels fell about two miles west-northwest of Stewartsville.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree that fell on to a house near the intersection of Dickerson Mill Road and Stewartsville Road.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of quarters fell near the intersection of Stewartsville Road and Mountain Lion Drive.
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A wind gust of 60 mph was measured by a personal weather station near the intersection of Stewartsville Road and Mountain Lion Drive.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of quarters fell along Village Drive.
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A wind gust of 62 mph was measured by a personal weather station along Fallon Drive, and thunderstorm winds blew down one tree along Davis Lane.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down multiple trees along the 1400 block of High Acre Road.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree along Flat Top Road about three miles south of Thaxton.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | 0 |
| 2025 | 32 | 0 |
| 2024 | 18 | 1 |
| 2023 | 25 | 0 |
| 2022 | 33 | 1 |
| 2021 | 28 | 0 |
| 2020 | 16 | 0 |
| 2019 | 31 | 1 |
| 2018 | 30 | 2 |
| 2017 | 21 | 1 |
| 2016 | 39 | 0 |
| 2015 | 22 | 0 |
| 2014 | 20 | 0 |
| 2013 | 21 | 0 |
| 2012 | 34 | 0 |
| 2011 | 39 | 0 |
| 2010 | 81 | 0 |
| 2009 | 20 | 0 |
| 2008 | 29 | 0 |
| 2007 | 38 | 0 |
| 2006 | 20 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 15 | 1 |
| 2003 | 37 | 0 |
| 2002 | 21 | 2 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 | 19 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 33 | 3 |
| 1995 | 14 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
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