Campbell County, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1958 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
11
Tornado reports
126
Hail reports
107
Floods since 1996
735
All events
3
Deaths
$15.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Campbell County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 11 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.
Several trees were downed by the non-thunderstorm winds from the remnants of Ian, including in and near Lynchburg and Gladys. Some of the trees fell on homes and apartments in the Lynchburg area, and four families were displaced. Approximately 5,300 residents lost power. One tree…
Kristine D. Kitts, 19, was traveling south along the 5900 block of Boonesboro Road around 7 a.m. when she lost control and ran off the left side of the road, police say. Police say Kitts was driving a 2005 Suzuki Sport Utility Vehicle. The SUV crossed a driveway and went over an …
A 14 year old boy was killed by a lightning strike while standing in a field as a non-severe thunderstorm moved through the area.
The second tornado continued in Campbell County for about 5 miles before lifting about 5.5 miles west-northwest of Rustburg in Campbell County. This tornado injured 11 people, destroyed 15 homes, three businesses, and a church. The tornado damaged over 200 other homes, six busine…
This is the first segment of a tornado that touched down just south of Waterlink Road near Timberlake in Campbell County at 6:00 PM EST. The tornado uprooted trees, damaged multiple roofs from homes, damaged several businesses, and flipped several cars. A total of 28 buildings su…
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought conditions continued in Campbell 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 w…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One large tree was blown down onto a power line along Mt. Athos Road, causing the power line to break.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Toddsbury Road blocking all lanes of traffic.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of Leesville Road and Bishop Creek Road.
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One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds near the 2800 block of Camp Hydaway Road.
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought conditions continued in Campbell 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 th…
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought conditions expanded into Campbell 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 combin…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A wintry mix occurred with reports of up to 3.9 inches of snow, up to 2.0 inches of sleet, and up to 0.50 inches of freezing rain. Key Impacts: traffic accidents.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions were introduced to Campbell 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 w…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread snowfall occurred across the county during the morning hours through the late evening of the 8th. Amounts ranged from 4.0 inches near the Lynchburg Airport to 6.0 inches near Altavista. Key Impacts: Hazardous travel.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall across the county ranged from 3.0 inches to around 4.0 inches across the county, though less than half of the county received 4 inches. Key Impacts: Hazardous travel.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down three trees with one near the intersection of Red House Road and Three Creeks Road, another near the intersection of Lewis Ford Road and Harper Valley Road, and the other about three miles south of Mike that fell on a power line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down two trees with one along Colonial Highway just east of Route 29 and the other along the 100 block of Anstey Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Marysville Road and Covered Bridge Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds near Swinging Bridge Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds along Ebenezer Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Town Fork Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed powerlines on Leesville Road, near the intersection with Town Fork Road.
High Wind High Wind
High winds blew down several trees across the county.
High Wind High Wind
Two trees were blown down by non-thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Leland Road and Lynbrook Road. Another tree was blown down onto a home on Long Island Road, causing minor damage to the building.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Archer Creek was observed overflowing its banks about 1 foot deep across Stage Road, making the road impassible. No damage was reported to the road, which was open to traffic after the flooding receded, though pictures indicate that the road was covered in debris. Property damage…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Little Opossum Creek was observed overflowing its banks and inundating Holcomb Path Road several inches deep. No damage was reported to the roadway, which was open to traffic after the flooding receded.
Flood Flood
Blocked culverts resulted in several inches of standing water at the intersection of Candlers Mountain Road and Sunnymeade Road. No damage was reported to the intersection.
Flood Flood
Timber Lake was reported flooded, with water reaching up into several properties along the lakeshore, as well as the intersection of Timberlake Drive and Grove Road. No damage was reported.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between 2 and 4 inches of snow fell across Campbell County from February 11 through February 12. While no ice accretion measurements were obtained, there were hundreds of trees reported down due to freezing rain, with close to 14,000 customers losing power by 9 AM on February 13.…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between 2.5 and 5 inches of snow fell across Campbell County from January 10 through January 11. The highest amount of five inches was reported in Altavista. Key Impacts: power outages, vehicle accidents.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between one to two inches of snow fell across Campbell County from January 5th through January 6th, with the highest of two inches reported in Rustburg. Up to one-half inch of ice accumulation was reported near Rustburg. Nearly 7,000 customers had lost power during the event. Key…
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong winds blew down one tree that fell on to a residence on School Street in Altavista and caused notable damage.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Slow moving thunderstorms produced between 2 and 2.5 inches of rainfall across central Campbell County during the evening of September 30th, with rain at times falling at a rate of four inches per hour. The CREST Unit Flow peaked at 270 cfs/mi^2, while rainfall estimates were 70 …
High Wind High Wind
About a dozen trees were downed by high winds associated with the remnants of Hurricane Helene. Most of the downed trees were reported in the Lynch Station, Altavista, Evington, Rustburg, and Concord areas. Over 850 people were reported without power by early Friday afternoon.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds near Gold Dust Trail and Village Highway, and landed across the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed power lines and poles on Village Highway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree at the intersection of Collins Ferry Road and Whipping Creek Road.
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A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds on the northbound lane of Brookneal Highway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds at the intersection of Sugar Hill Road and Ball Park Road, and partially blocked the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds at the intersection of Sugar Hill Road and Ball Park Road, and partially blocked the roadway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Runoff from heavy rainfall caused Jacobs Creek to be observed flowing nearly a foot deep across Red House Road. No damage was reported to the road, and it was open to traffic after the water receded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power line was downed by thunderstorm winds on Dearing Ford Road. Damage values are estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed a tree and powerlines in Altavista. Damage values are estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees within an area around two miles west-southwest of Gladys to around Gladys. Specifically, a tree was downed on Mitchell Road, blocking both lanes of travel. Additionally, a tree was downed near the intersection of Long Island Road and Gladys Road. F…
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck a tree which then caught on fire. Damage values are estimated.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Winds blew at least eighteen trees down within Campbell County and the City of Lynchburg combined. Several power lines were also taken down by the fallen trees, especially in the Rustburg area. Damage values are estimated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Suburban Road was flooded and impassible as Tussocky 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.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 | 18 | 0 |
| 2024 | 47 | 0 |
| 2023 | 39 | 0 |
| 2022 | 41 | 0 |
| 2021 | 13 | 0 |
| 2020 | 31 | 0 |
| 2019 | 19 | 1 |
| 2018 | 32 | 2 |
| 2017 | 20 | 0 |
| 2016 | 33 | 1 |
| 2015 | 20 | 0 |
| 2014 | 18 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 31 | 0 |
| 2011 | 40 | 0 |
| 2010 | 31 | 0 |
| 2009 | 23 | 1 |
| 2008 | 35 | 0 |
| 2007 | 31 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 2 |
| 2003 | 25 | 0 |
| 2002 | 10 | 1 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 19 | 1 |
| 1999 | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 32 | 0 |
| 1995 | 20 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 8 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 6 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 2 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
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