Brunswick storm history
Storm events recorded in Brunswick, Virginia between 1950 and 2025.
329
Total events
13
Tornadoes
24
Hail
31
Floods
1
Deaths
$4.5M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tropical storm force winds knocked down several trees and power lines, as well as caused some structural damage. In addition, heavy rains contributed to significant crop damage. Storm total rainfall generally ranged from three to six inches.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
VDOT reported water over the roadway on Virginia Route 473 (Buckly Road).
Flash Flood Flash Flood
VDOT reported water over the roadway on Reavis Gin Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
VDOT reported standing water on Virginia Route 672 (Western Mill Road) near Triplet Road.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A heatwave impacted Brunswick County on July 27. Heat indices reached 110-115 degrees with high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and dew points in the upper 70s to around 80 degrees.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported at 7000 block of Governor Harrison Parkway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell across the road blocking traffic.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees fell down across the road, blocking all lanes.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell across Alvis Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell along the intersection of Huckstep Road and Robinson Ferry Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell across Tillman Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell across Brunswick Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell across Shining Creek Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Standing water was reported on Route 674 in the vicinity of Dry Bread Road. All north and south bound lanes were closed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported at 12965 Dry Bread Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Standing water was reported along US-1 North in the vicinity of Tower Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
VDOT reported water over Dry Bread Road with lane closures.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
VDOT reported water over Gasburg Road with lane closures.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A report was received from the public on social media indicating water was rushing over Ankum Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
VDOT reported water over Triplet Road near Western Mill Road with lane closures.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
VDOT reported Gasburg Road in Gasburg was closed due to water on the road.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged heatwave impacted Brunswick County over the course of three days from June 23 to 25. Each day, heat indices reached 105 to 115 degrees with most areas peaking around 110 degrees. Daily high temperatures in the upper 90s and dew points in the mid to upper 70s were also…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell along Cedar Creek Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell across Poor House Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Standing water was reported on US-1 North in the vicinity of Tower Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Standing water was reported on Old Stage Road (State Route 712) in the vicinity of Coon Swamp Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was covering and running over Plank Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was covering and running over Bright Leaf Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees fell down on I-85. One tree hit a car, but no injuries were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
VDOT reported a tree down blocking the road on I-85.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees fell down on I-85 south bound.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down along US-1 near Old Stage Road.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 2 to 5 inches across Brunswick county. A report of 4.5 inches of snow occurred near Alberta, VA.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from 2 to 4 inches across Brunswick county. Public reported 4 inches of snowfall near Alberta. Snow was less across the southern half of the county where some sleet mixed with snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed near Mile Marker 30 on Interstate 85.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed near Mile Marker 20 on Interstate 85.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed across Brunswick county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a fallen tree across I-85 at mile marker 34.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The Lawrenceville AWOS station (KLVL) measured 2.3 inches of rain.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
VDOT reported that lanes were closed due to standing water on the highway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed on Evans Creek Road.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A COOP observer 5 miles north of Alberta measured 3.25 inches of rainfall over a 24 hour period.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS site 1.2 miles south southwest of Lawrenceville measured 2.65 inches of rainfall over a 24 hour period.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed on Boydton Plank Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed in the vicinity of Route 611 and Reavis Gin Road.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 4.67 inches was reported at (5 N) Alberta.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route 633 was closed in Brunswick County in the vicinity of Smoky Ordinary Road due to high water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed near Lawrenceville.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | 0 |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 1 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 1 |
| 2016 | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 10 | 0 |
| 2010 | 21 | 0 |
| 2009 | 12 | 0 |
| 2008 | 8 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 1 |
| 2004 | 10 | 2 |
| 2003 | 10 | 1 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 1 |
| 1990 | 5 | 1 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |