Dickenson County, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1974 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
2
Tornado reports
43
Hail reports
63
Floods since 1996
367
All events
1
Deaths
$7.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Dickenson County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 2 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 tree fell down onto an occuipied vehicle on Welcome Lane near the town of Vicey. The occupant of the car, a sixty-five year old man, died as a result.
Ten single family homes had major damage in Dickenson County, while 17 homes had minor damage. Two mobile homes were destroyed.
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto a vehicle and brought down a power pole.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A downed tree blocked Rockhouse Road near the town of Darwin.
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Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
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A tree fell onto a truck on Herndon Lane near Dante Mountain Road outside of Clintwood. One person inside the car at the time of the fallen tree sustained minor injuries.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water entered multiple houses in West Dante.
Flood Flood
Water and debris observed on the local roads of Carrie.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down at Dante Mountain Road and Stratton Bridge Road in Nora.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree was blown down along Sandlick Road near Haysi.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down onto the southbound lane of Mountain Road near Clintwood.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One downed tree was observed on Dickenson Highway in Clinchco.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down at the intersection of Smokey Lane and Honey Camp Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Fremont, a downed tree down blocked both lanes of traffic on a local road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down onto Bad Ridge Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Nearly 100 households were without power south of Haysi as a result of a downed trees and power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Clintwood, a tree was blown down on McClure Avenue and shut down the road for a decent portion of the day. Two other trees were blown down in Haysi, one at the intersection of Welcome Lane and Dickenson Highway, and the other near the intersection of Kiwanis Park Road and Spla…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed trees and power lines in the Freeling area resulted in over 350 customers to be without power.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power outages caused by tree damage impacted nearly 100 customers along Frying Pan Road north of Carrie.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Haysi, a downed tree blocked both lanes of Kiwanis Park Road at the intersection of Splashdam Road. Another tree was knocked down along Dickenson Highway.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Flood Flood
Flood waters began to rise over local roadways as creeks exceeded their banks, particularly in the Clintwood area, late morning into the early afternoon. Among the impacted roads were Bear Pen Creek Road, Cutter Creek Road, Coeburn Road, Pioneer Street, Jessee Street, Wave Drive,…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding became exacerbated by continued rainfall, resulting in flash flooding and many impassable roads in the vicinity of Clintwood, Haysi, Clinchco, Davenport, and Breaks, among others. Roads impacted by flooding included Road Branch, Jack Childress Hollow, Rakes Ridge, Sandli…
Flood Flood
The Russell Fork River at Haysi exceeded its flood stage of 16 feet on the afternoon of February 15th, then rose to a crest around 21 feet overnight. The river returned below flood stage just after midnight on the 16th. While the river was out of its banks, flooding occurred to b…
Flood Flood
The Russell Fork River at Bartlick exceeded its bankfull level of 15 feet the afternoon of February 15. After cresting around 21.5 feet during the evening, the river returned below bankfull again in the early morning hours of the 16th. Outbuildings and low sections along Tom's Bo…
Flood Flood
Cranes Nest River near Clintwood exceeded its bankfull level of 11 feet the afternoon of February 15. After cresting around 17 feet that night, the river returned below bankfull again after midnight on the 16th. Rush Creek Road and low spots on Cranesnest River Camp Road flooded.
Flood Flood
The Pound River at Norland exceeded a bankfull level of 8 feet the afternoon of February 15. After cresting around 12 feet that evening, the river gradually receded below bankfull before dawn on the 16th. Sections of Camp Creek Road flooded.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Flood Flood
High water affected both lanes of Coeburn Road between Ibex and Darwin.
Flood Flood
Bear Pen Creek Road was flooded, with portions of the road potentially washed out.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
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Strong Wind Strong Wind
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Near McClure, a tree was blown down along Carter Stanley Highway. Another tree was downed along Doe Branch in Haysi.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 0 |
| 2025 | 33 | 0 |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 |
| 2023 | 22 | 0 |
| 2022 | 20 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 12 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 11 | 0 |
| 2011 | 12 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 1 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 | 15 | 0 |
| 1999 | 19 | 0 |
| 1998 | 28 | 0 |
| 1997 | 16 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
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