Charlotte 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.
6
Tornado reports
52
Hail reports
66
Floods since 1996
478
All events
2
Deaths
$7.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Charlotte County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 6 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
Charlotte County was included in a Presidential Major Disaster declaration due mainly to the severe flooding associated with Tropical Storm Michael. There was widespread flash flooding across the county with numerous roads closed and damaged. Two people lost their lives after bei…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds across Hillcroft Road in between railroad tracks and Austin Creek.
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A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds near Thomas Jefferson Highway and the Cullen Volunteer Fire Department in the Community of Cullen.
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A tree was reported down in the Drakes Branch Community.
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A tree was reported down in the community of Keysville.
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A tree was reported down in the community of Red Oak.
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought conditions continued in Charlotte county through late June with minor improvements after some rainfall across the county. Drought conditions lingered; however, after the previous several months of March, April, and May recorded precipitation totals of 8.00-10.00 i…
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought conditions Expanded into Charlotte 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
Severe Drought conditions continued in Charlotte 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 combine…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A wintry mix occurred with reports of up to 4.5 inches of snow, up to 5.0 inches of sleet, and up to a trace of freezing rain. Key Impacts: traffic accidents.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions were introduced to Charlotte 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 3.0 inches near Wylliesburg to 6.0 inches at Charlotte Court House. Key Impacts: Hazardous travel.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree on Bear Creek Road.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of Rolling Hill Road and Price Road.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree along the 1200 block of Barnesville Highway.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down three trees with one near the 300 block of Welsh Tract Road, another near the 300 block of Union Cemetery Road, and the other along Green Rock Hills Lane.
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Thunderstorm winds downed several trees and numerous large limbs in a swath in the town of Red House. In addition, the steeple of Providence Baptist Church was blown off by thunderstorm winds.
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Numerous trees were downed by thunderstorm winds in a swath spanning most of Charlotte County, many of which were blocking roadways.
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Several large branches were broken off, and the tin roof of a barn was blown off by thunderstorm winds, and a few trees were downed along Sunny Side Lane.
High Wind High Wind
Ten trees were blown down by non-thunderstorm winds around Charlotte County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A trace of snow was reported in Charlotte County from February 11 through February 12. Almost two thirds of an inch of ice accumulation was also in Charlotte County. Over 3400 customers had lost power by 8 AM on February 12. Key Impacts: power outages, downed trees, road closures…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between 3.5 and 5 inches of snow fell across Charlotte County from January 10 through January 11. The highest amount of five inches was observed near Redoak. Key Impacts: power outages, vehicle accidents.
High Wind High Wind
About five trees were downed by high winds associated with the remnants of Hurricane Helene. Just over 500 customers were reported without power by 4 PM EDT on Friday.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Sunnyside Road and Craftons Gate Highway.
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A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds on Jeb Stuart Highway, and landed in the roadway.
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A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Francisco Road and Aspen Wall Road.
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A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds at the intersection of Patrick Henry and State Route 617.
Flood Flood
Cub Creek was observed rising out of its banks several inches deep across Whites Chapel Road. No damage was reported to the road, which was open to traffic after the water receded.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Winds downed power lines and closed Proctor Street from Pine Street to Isabella Street in Drakes Branch. Damage values are estimated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Little Cub Creek was observed out of its banks and flowing across Tower Road near the intersection with Thorntons Mill Road. No damage was reported to the bridge, and it was open to traffic after the water receded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Stockdale Road was flooded and impassible as Austin 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
Woodfork Road was flooded and impassible as Wards Fork 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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds broke large limbs from five trees along Legrande Avenue.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree along Friendship Church Road.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down two tree limbs with one of them falling on to a power line in Wylliesburg.
Flood Flood
Cub Creek at Phenix, VA (CUBV2) crested at a stage of 14.35 feet (4,600 cfs) at 12:30 pm EST on 1/10/24, above the minor flood stage of 12.0 feet. This is the 14th highest crest at this gage, and the highest crest since 11/12/2020. This event is between a 5-year and a 10-year ARI…
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Thunderstorm winds blew down at least two trees near the intersection of Terrell Road and Staunton Hill Road.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree near Charlotte Court House.
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A couple of trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds around Keysville.
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At least one tree was downed by thunderstorm winds south of Pamplin.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions in place by the end of November 2023 for Charlotte County improved on December 12th for the northern half of the county due to the passage of two low pressure systems crossing the lower Mid-Atlantic during the period of December 3rd to the 10th. These sy…
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions were declared for the western two thirds of Charlotte County on November 21st given precipitation from the beginning of October through mid-November was 20 to 30 percent of normal. NASA SPoRT LIS data estimated that average soil moisture in the top 100 c…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down two trees near the intersection of Farmville Highway, Four Locust Highway and Kings Highway.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree along the 1900 block of Thomas Jefferson Highway.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of Rolling Hill Road and Price Road.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree along the 300 block of Berkley Street and another tree along the 300 block of Church Street.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree along the 600 block of Staunton Hill Road and another tree along the 1000 block of Coles Ferry Road.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 0 |
| 2025 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 18 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 0 |
| 2022 | 26 | 1 |
| 2021 | 15 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 23 | 0 |
| 2018 | 26 | 0 |
| 2017 | 11 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 | 27 | 0 |
| 2010 | 23 | 0 |
| 2009 | 17 | 0 |
| 2008 | 30 | 0 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 21 | 0 |
| 2002 | 16 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 | 18 | 0 |
| 1996 | 23 | 0 |
| 1995 | 12 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 3 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
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