Buckingham County, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1959 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
5
Tornado reports
72
Hail reports
62
Floods since 1996
527
All events
2
Deaths
$3.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Buckingham County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 5 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.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Heavy rainfall of 2 to 4 inches in several hours caused several small streams to flood including Greasy Creek southwest of Buckingham. After the flooding receded, the County Sheriff's Office said deputies found a deceased 61-year-old woman inside a pickup truck several days after…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down along Slate River Forest Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on a power line along the 400 Block of Bridge Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and tree branches were reported down in the Community of Buckingham.
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought conditions continued in Buckingham county through late June after the previous several months of March, April, and May 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…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds along South Constitution Highway.
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought conditions continued in Buckingham 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 25 to 50 percent of normal for that period. These dry conditions combined with …
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought conditions expanded into Buckingham 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…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A wintry mix occurred with reports of up to 3.5 inches of snow, up to 2.5 inches of sleet, and up to 0.10 inches of freezing rain. Key Impacts: traffic accidents.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions were introduced to Buckingham 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 4.5 inches at Gold Hill to 5.5 inches at Dillwyn. Key Impacts: Hazardous travel.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals across the county ranged from 3.0 inches measured by the Cooperative Weather Observer in the Town of Buckingham to 4.3 inches measured near Andersonville. At least half of the county received 4 inches. Key Impacts: Hazardous travel.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of Snowden Road and South Constitution Route.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of Gravel Hill Road and North James Madison Highway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of Spreading Oak Road and Sharon Church Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of South James River Highway and Meadow Creek Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of West James Anderson Highway and Meadow Creek Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Runoff from 3.5 of rain, falling at rates as high as 5.5 inches per hour, caused multiple roads in east-central Buckingham County to be impassible until the water receded. No damage was reported to the roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down two trees near the intersection of Old Curdsville Road and Bishop Creek Road and Buckingham Springs Road.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck a house along the 1000 block of River Ridge Road and set it on fire. The fire caused some damage to the house before it was extinguished.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 60 mph was measured by a personal weather station along Brittany Road.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed two trees across South Constitution Route, blocking both lanes. Damage values are estimated.
High Wind High Wind
Several trees and utility poles were blown down by non-thunderstorm winds around Buckingham County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between 4 and 6 inches of snow fell across Buckingham County from February 11 through February 12. A trace to a quarter of an inch of ice accumulation was also observed, with the highest amounts in Gold Hill or near Toga. Over 2500 customers had lost power by 8 AM on February 13.…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Runoff from between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain falling over moist soil caused the intersection of North James Madison Highway and Thomas Road to be flooded and impassible for a brief period of time. Further north, Randolph Creek Road was reported covered with flowing water, with on…
High Wind High Wind
About 20 trees were downed by high winds associated with the remnants of Hurricane Helene. Around 333 people were reported without power at the peak of high winds, around 1 AM EDT on Saturday the 28th.
Drought Drought
The remnants of Hurricane Debby brought rainfall totals to Buckingham County of 4 to locally 6 inches. This rainfall resulted in significant short-term improvement to both soil moisture and streamflow levels, raising each from anywhere between the 20th-30th percentile before the …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees in a swath from Dillwyn northeast to Trents Mill Road. The winds also knocked down a carport southeast of Gold Hill.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down across the highway. Commercial power was lost at the 911 center. Damage values are estimated.
Flood Flood
The Slate River near Arvonia, VA (ARVV2) crested at a stage of 13.97 feet (6,770 cfs) at 12:15 am EST on 1/10/24, rising above the minor flood stage of 12.0 feet. This is the 21st highest crest at this gage, and the highest crest since 11/13/2020. This event is between a 2-year a…
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 2.5 to nearly 3 in…
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions were declared for the western half of Buckingham County on November 21st given precipitation from the beginning of October through mid-November was between 10 and 25 percent of normal. NASA SPoRT LIS data estimated that average soil moisture in the top 1…
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail observed near the intersection of State Road 646 and Route 24.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were downed by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Mount Rush Highway and Toga Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Woods Road and Texas School Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Patterson Road and Howardsville Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees blown down by thunderstorm winds near Toga.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down two trees along Route 20 near Muddy Creek.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds in eastern Buckingham county, along with powerlines and pasture fencing. U.S. Highway 60 east of Dillwyn was blocked by downed trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were downed by thunderstorm winds near Caira Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near West James Anderson Highway near the Appomattox/Buckingham County Line.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree on Pattie Road.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree on Self Road.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree on Rock Island Road.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees downed by thunderstorm winds in the New Canton area.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 21 | 0 |
| 2022 | 13 | 0 |
| 2021 | 16 | 0 |
| 2020 | 17 | 0 |
| 2019 | 24 | 0 |
| 2018 | 28 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 15 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 0 |
| 2012 | 19 | 0 |
| 2011 | 30 | 0 |
| 2010 | 46 | 0 |
| 2009 | 22 | 0 |
| 2008 | 26 | 0 |
| 2007 | 19 | 0 |
| 2006 | 17 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 1 |
| 2003 | 27 | 0 |
| 2002 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 3 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
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