Fauquier County, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1953 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
26
Tornado reports
87
Hail reports
157
Floods since 1996
970
All events
2
Deaths
$13.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Fauquier County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 22 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 strong tornado touched down in southern Fauquier County, near Remington. A home was pushed off its foundation. A new pickup truck was lifted and hurled 75 yards over trees and power lines. It crashedupside down in a field.
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Two farmhands in a three-sided metal calf feeding pen were killed by lightning.
The second severe thunderstorm of the afternoon ripped through The Plains, where the Virginia Winefest was being held. Thunderstorm winds, estimated at over 60 mph, blew down dozens of tents and temporary buildings. Flying debris from the structures caused 15 injuries to festival…
A National Weather Service meteorologist surveyed wind damage near Ada in Fauquier County, Virginia. A tornado touched down approximately 1.5 miles south of Ada in northern Fauquier County. The tornado was on the ground for approximately 5 miles. The tornado lifted 2 miles west o…
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A tree blew down at Cabin Branch Road and Cliff Mills Road.
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A tree blew down near Bear Wallow Road.
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A wind gust of 57 knots (66 MPH) was measured by the Virginia Tech mesonet in Middleburg.
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There was a smattering of trees down into power lines and across roads in Warrenton.
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Multiple trees blew down along Airlie Road.
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There were several reports of trees down throughout Fauquier County.
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Numerous trees blew down on Cherry Hill Road and Fiery Run Road.
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A one-half mile section along the 9300 block of US-50 John Mosby Highway was closed due to power lines and power poles down from thunderstorm wind gusts.
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A tree blew down in 6500 block of Leeds Manor Road.
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A large tree blew down in the 3900 block of Leeds Manor Road.
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Large branches blew down in the 10900 block of Crest Hill Road.
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A tree blew down in the 9100 block of Piney Mountain Road.
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A tree blew down in the 9200 block of Piney Mountain Road.
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A tree blew down in the 10200 block of John Marshall Highway.
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A tree blew down along Walker Drive.
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A tree blew down near Eva Walker Park.
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Several power lines blew down along John E. Mann Street.
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A tree blew down near the intersection of West Lee Street and Ashby Street.
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A tree blew down along Alexandria Pike near Moorehead Drive.
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A tree blew down along US-50/US-17 John S. Mosby Highway just east of the Clarke County line.
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Trees and wires blew down near the intersection of Delaplane Grade Road and VA-710 Carr Lane.
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Summerduck Road closed near Kellys Ford Road due to high water at least 6 inches deep flowing across the road.
Flood Flood
Lucky Hill Road at Remington Road closed due to high water.
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Numerous trees blew down in the vicinity of Danton Road in Bealeton.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Old Tavern Road blocked at Great Meadows due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
James Madison Highway closed in both directions due to high water near 5222 James Madison Highway near Warrenton.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Balls Mill Road closed. Reported to be at least one foot of water flowing across the road near Moopack Lane.
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Blantyre Road closed due to multiple small creeks flowing across the road. Several cars stalled out. Water estimated 2-4 feet deep in spots.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Truck swept away by high rushing water on St Leonards Lane. Swift water rescue ongoing.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous water rescues ongoing on Springs Road. Water reported to be up to 7 to 8 feet deep near the creek on Woodbourne Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree blew down at the intersection of VA-710 Rectortown Road and VA-702 Frogtown Road.
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There were three calls for trees blown down south of The Plains near VA-245 Old Tavern Road and US-17 James Madison Highway.
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Numerous trees blew down in and around Midland.
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A tree blew down in the 6100 block of Cooper Lane.
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Numerous trees blew down in and around Auburn.
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A tree blew down at the intersection of VA-602 Old Mill Road and Clifton Lane.
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A tree blew down at the intersection of VA-752 Sillamon Road and Backwell Mills Road.
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Trees blew down on VA-635 Hume Road.
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Five trees blew down around the 3700 block of VA-723 Ashville Road.
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A tree blew down near the intersection of VA-528 Blantyre Road and Old Bust Head Road.
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A tree blew down near the intersection of VA-681 Cliff Mills Road and Brown Moore Lane.
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A wind gust of 57 knots (66 MPH) was measured by a mesonet in Hume (N4HAC/AX084).
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Trees and wires blew down near the interchange of US-29 and US-15.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 0 |
| 2025 | 40 | 0 |
| 2024 | 31 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 0 |
| 2022 | 35 | 0 |
| 2021 | 38 | 0 |
| 2020 | 27 | 0 |
| 2019 | 47 | 0 |
| 2018 | 39 | 0 |
| 2017 | 43 | 4 |
| 2016 | 23 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 40 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 30 | 0 |
| 2011 | 34 | 2 |
| 2010 | 20 | 0 |
| 2009 | 14 | 0 |
| 2008 | 36 | 2 |
| 2007 | 31 | 0 |
| 2006 | 30 | 0 |
| 2005 | 25 | 2 |
| 2004 | 24 | 6 |
| 2003 | 50 | 1 |
| 2002 | 32 | 0 |
| 2001 | 27 | 2 |
| 2000 | 44 | 0 |
| 1999 | 26 | 0 |
| 1998 | 28 | 0 |
| 1997 | 14 | 0 |
| 1996 | 26 | 0 |
| 1995 | 13 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 11 | 1 |
| 1992 | 9 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 11 | 2 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 3 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 2 | 0 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
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