Culpeper 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.
10
Tornado reports
52
Hail reports
156
Floods since 1996
881
All events
5
Deaths
$11.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Culpeper County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 10 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.
A tornado damaged several buildings and destroyed one home before crossing into Fauquier County. Two people were injured when the tornado damaged a trailer park.
Man struck by lightning on golf course
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees blew down between Rapidan and Locust Grove.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and powerlines blew down east of Culpeper to the Fauquier County line.
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A tree blew down at Richards Ferry Road and Beach Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a call for trees down near the intersection of Elys Frd Road and Yellow Bottom Road.
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down onto the roadway along VA-644 Reva Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
At least 12 inches of water flowing over the road at intersection of Edward Shop Road and Corder Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Maddens Tavern Road closed due to high water at least 6 inches in depth flowing over the road in multiple spots.
Flood Flood
Old Mill Road at Kirtley Trail road closed due to high water. Flooded basements.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage was reported southeast of Alanthus, including a tree that blew down near the intersection of VA-663 Alanthus Road and Farley Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 56 knots (64 MPH) was measured by the AWOS at Culpeper Regional Airport (KCJR).
Flood Flood
About one foot of water was flowing across Stones Mill Road at Mountain Run which was out of its banks across the roadway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple roads closed due to high water in Culpeper. Some roads washed out.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Carrico Mills Road closed at Mountain Run. Stream flowing over road at least 12 inches deep.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed several large tree limbs and caused shingle damage to a garage on Clearview Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees blew down in the Rapidan and Locust Dale areas. A few trees fell onto houses. Damage was reported at the Rapidan Volunteer Fire Department.
Flood Flood
The Hazel River at Rixeyville river gauge reached minor flood stage with it's crest peaking in moderate flood stage at 20.35 feet. At 16 feet, Low lying agricultural land near the river begins to flood. At 18 feet, Ryland Chapel Road begins to flood. At 20 feet, Monumental Mills …
Flood Flood
The Rapidan River near Culpeper river gauge reached minor flood stage with a peak crest of 15.58 feet. At 13 feet, farmland near the river between Rapidan and Raccoon Ford begins to flood. At 14 feet, river Road on the Orange County side of the Rapidan River is flooded in a few s…
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Coating of snow and glaze of ice from freezing drizzle.
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Coldest apparent temperatures/wind chills overnight into morning hours.
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Flood Flood
High water blocked parts of White Stop Road near US-29 James Monroe Highway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down on Chestnut Fork Road near the intersection with Ridgelea Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees blew down along VA-676 Berry Hill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree blew down near the intersection of Mount Dumpling Road and VA-663 Stevensburg Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Nearly half a dozen trees blew down near the intersection of VA-610 Elys Ford Road and VA-682 Fields Mill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were four reports of trees blown down across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous large trees blew down on Riverbend Lane.
The National Weather Service conducted a ground survey of storm damage in the Rixeyville area that occurred on Sunday night, May 26, 2024. NWS Doppler Weather Radar in Sterling, Virginia showed a rotating severe thunderstorm that developed a tornado. Radar also showed a tornado d…
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Flood Flood
Several road closures were reported due to flooding near Elkwood, VA.
Flood Flood
Several road closures were reported due to flooding near Stevensburg.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 | 22 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | 1 |
| 2023 | 16 | 0 |
| 2022 | 31 | 0 |
| 2021 | 31 | 0 |
| 2020 | 40 | 0 |
| 2019 | 37 | 0 |
| 2018 | 80 | 0 |
| 2017 | 22 | 0 |
| 2016 | 38 | 0 |
| 2015 | 24 | 0 |
| 2014 | 39 | 0 |
| 2013 | 27 | 0 |
| 2012 | 37 | 0 |
| 2011 | 50 | 0 |
| 2010 | 32 | 0 |
| 2009 | 18 | 0 |
| 2008 | 23 | 1 |
| 2007 | 32 | 0 |
| 2006 | 22 | 0 |
| 2005 | 15 | 1 |
| 2004 | 13 | 3 |
| 2003 | 31 | 1 |
| 2002 | 21 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 2 |
| 2000 | 26 | 0 |
| 1999 | 21 | 0 |
| 1998 | 23 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 17 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 7 | 0 |
| 1992 | 9 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
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