Fauquier storm history
Storm events recorded in Fauquier, Virginia between 1950 and 2025.
949
Total events
26
Tornadoes
87
Hail
156
Floods
2
Deaths
$13.7M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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.
Tornado F3 Tornado
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…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down along Walker Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down near Eva Walker Park.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several power lines blew down along John E. Mann Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down near the intersection of West Lee Street and Ashby Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down along Alexandria Pike near Moorehead Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down along US-50/US-17 John S. Mosby Highway just east of the Clarke County line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires blew down near the intersection of Delaplane Grade Road and VA-710 Carr Lane.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were three calls for trees blown down south of The Plains near VA-245 Old Tavern Road and US-17 James Madison Highway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees blew down in and around Midland.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down in the 6100 block of Cooper Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees blew down in and around Auburn.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down at the intersection of VA-602 Old Mill Road and Clifton Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down at the intersection of VA-752 Sillamon Road and Backwell Mills Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down on VA-635 Hume Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Five trees blew down around the 3700 block of VA-723 Ashville Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down near the intersection of VA-528 Blantyre Road and Old Bust Head Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down near the intersection of VA-681 Cliff Mills Road and Brown Moore Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 57 knots (66 MPH) was measured by a mesonet in Hume (N4HAC/AX084).
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires blew down near the interchange of US-29 and US-15.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees blew down along VA-678 Old Waterloo Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dozens of trees blew down along VA-626 Halfway Road in northern Fauquier County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees blew down in the vicinity of Brent Town in southern Fauquier County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Buckland Mill Road closed at Vint Hill Road due to water at least 12 inches deep flowing across the road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 8900 block of Old Dumfries Road closed due to high water. Water flowing across the road at least 12 inches deep.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Greenwich Road closed due to high water flowing across the road at least 12 inches deep between Fordy Lane and Stagecoach Springs Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down near Warrenton, including one onto a house in the 7000 block of Skyland Drive.
Flood Flood
Several roads are flooded along Tinpot Run near Remington.
Flood Flood
The Rappahannock River at Remington river gauge reached minor flood stage with a peak crest of 17.63 feet. At 15 feet, Tin Pot Run Road and Sumerduck Road near Remington are flooded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees blew down on Zulla Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down at the intersection of VA-688 Leeds Manor Road and VA-647 Crest Hill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down on Hatchers Mill Road near US-50 John S. Mosby Highway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dozens of trees, tree limbs, and power lines blew down across east-central Fauquier County blocking numerous roads east of Warrenton. Several outbuildings also suffered damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dozens of trees and power lines blew down blocking VA-752 Sillamon Road.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7 | 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 |