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Culpeper storm history

Storm events recorded in Culpeper, Virginia between 1950 and 2025.

869
Total events
10
Tornadoes
52
Hail
155
Floods
5
Deaths
$11.4M
Property damage

Most significant events

Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.

September 24, 2001 · Culpeper, Virginia
Tornado F4 Tornado2 injuries, $2.0M damage
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.
April 4, 1999 · Culpeper, Virginia
Lightning Lightning1 death
Man struck by lightning on golf course
January 19, 1996 · Culpeper, Virginia
Flood Flood4 deaths
October 13, 1983 · Culpeper, Virginia
Tornado F2 Tornado6 injuries, $2.5M damage
September 18, 2003 · Culpeper, Virginia
High Wind High Wind2 injuries, $1.2M damage
February 14, 2003 · Culpeper, Virginia
Winter Storm Winter Storm$2.1M damage
December 5, 2025 · Culpeper, Virginia
Winter Weather Winter Weather
December 5, 2025 · Culpeper, Virginia
Winter Weather Winter Weather
December 2, 2025 · Culpeper, Virginia
Winter Weather Winter Weather
July 26, 2025 · Culpeper, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down onto the roadway along VA-644 Reva Road.
July 18, 2025 · Culpeper, Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
At least 12 inches of water flowing over the road at intersection of Edward Shop Road and Corder Road.
July 18, 2025 · Culpeper, Virginia
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.
July 18, 2025 · Culpeper, Virginia
Flood Flood
Old Mill Road at Kirtley Trail road closed due to high water. Flooded basements.
July 1, 2025 · Culpeper, Virginia
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.
June 19, 2025 · Culpeper, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 56 knots (64 MPH) was measured by the AWOS at Culpeper Regional Airport (KCJR).
June 15, 2025 · Culpeper, Virginia
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.
June 14, 2025 · Culpeper, Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple roads closed due to high water in Culpeper. Some roads washed out.
June 14, 2025 · Culpeper, Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Carrico Mills Road closed at Mountain Run. Stream flowing over road at least 12 inches deep.
June 14, 2025 · Culpeper, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed several large tree limbs and caused shingle damage to a garage on Clearview Lane.
June 6, 2025 · Culpeper, Virginia
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.
May 14, 2025 · Culpeper, Virginia
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 …
May 14, 2025 · Culpeper, Virginia
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…
February 12, 2025 · Culpeper, Virginia
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Coating of snow and glaze of ice from freezing drizzle.
February 11, 2025 · Culpeper, Virginia
Winter Storm Winter Storm
February 8, 2025 · Culpeper, Virginia
Winter Weather Winter Weather
February 5, 2025 · Culpeper, Virginia
Winter Weather Winter Weather
January 20, 2025 · Culpeper, Virginia
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Coldest apparent temperatures/wind chills overnight into morning hours.
January 5, 2025 · Culpeper, Virginia
Winter Storm Winter Storm
December 24, 2024 · Culpeper, Virginia
Winter Weather Winter Weather
September 26, 2024 · Culpeper, Virginia
Flood Flood
High water blocked parts of White Stop Road near US-29 James Monroe Highway.
July 17, 2024 · Culpeper, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down on Chestnut Fork Road near the intersection with Ridgelea Avenue.
July 15, 2024 · Culpeper, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees blew down along VA-676 Berry Hill Road.
July 15, 2024 · Culpeper, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree blew down near the intersection of Mount Dumpling Road and VA-663 Stevensburg Road.
July 15, 2024 · Culpeper, Virginia
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.
June 26, 2024 · Culpeper, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were four reports of trees blown down across the county.
May 26, 2024 · Culpeper, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous large trees blew down on Riverbend Lane.
May 26, 2024 · Culpeper, Virginia
Tornado EF0 Tornado5 injuries
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…
January 19, 2024 · Culpeper, Virginia
Winter Weather Winter Weather
January 15, 2024 · Culpeper, Virginia
Winter Weather Winter Weather
January 9, 2024 · Culpeper, Virginia
Flood Flood
Several road closures were reported due to flooding near Elkwood, VA.
January 9, 2024 · Culpeper, Virginia
Flood Flood
Several road closures were reported due to flooding near Stevensburg.
January 9, 2024 · Culpeper, Virginia
Flood Flood
The stream gauge located on the Hazel River near Rixeyville reached minor flood stage with a peak crest of 19.08 feet. At 18 feet, Ryland Chapel Road begins to flood and low lying agricultural land near the river is flooded.
January 9, 2024 · Culpeper, Virginia
Flood Flood
The stream gauge on Rapidan River near Culpeper reached minor flood stage with a crest value of 15.12 feet. At 14 feet, River Road is flooded in few spots on the Orange County side and numerous low lying roads near the river begin to flood.
January 6, 2024 · Culpeper, Virginia
Winter Weather Winter Weather
September 9, 2023 · Culpeper, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and wires blew down in southern Culpeper County near Stevensburg.
September 9, 2023 · Culpeper, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and wires blew down around Culpeper.
September 9, 2023 · Culpeper, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and wires blew down around Rixeyville.
August 7, 2023 · Culpeper, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and wires blew down in Rixeyville, including along VA-229 Rixeyville Road. Trees blew down on VA-611 Waterford Road.
August 7, 2023 · Culpeper, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down along Quail Ridge Drive.
August 7, 2023 · Culpeper, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down along VA-628 Hazel River Road.

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
2025220
2024161
2023160
2022310
2021310
2020400
2019370
2018800
2017220
2016380
2015240
2014390
2013270
2012370
2011500
2010320
2009180
2008231
2007320
2006220
2005151
2004133
2003311
2002210
2001172
2000260
1999210
1998230
199760
1996170
199550
199440
199370
199290
199040
198810
198720
198610
198311
197810
197620
196910
196820
196610
195910