Greensville County, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1966 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
9
Tornado reports
13
Hail reports
10
Floods since 1996
192
All events
2
Deaths
$2.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Greensville County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 9 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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 significant winter storm dropped 8 to 12 inches of snow across portions of eastern Virginia. There was blowing and drifting of snow from winds which gusted over 40 mph at times. The snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain occasionally during the late morning hours. In Isle of W…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow fell from January 31 to February 1, 2026 across Greensville County. Snow was heaviest across southern portions of the county. Snowfall totals ranged from 3-5 inches across the county. A Cocorahs event total snowfall report of 5 was received near Emporia.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow was heaviest across southern portions of the county. A public report of 4 of snow was received from near Dahlia, VA.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A trained spotter in Purdy, Virginia reported a daily rainfall total of 2.54 inches.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A heatwave impacted Greensville County on July 27. Heat indices reached 110-115 degrees with high temperatures in the mid 90s and dew points in the upper 70s to around 80 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a downed tree on Elm Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
VDOT reported water on Dry Bread Road near Harris Crossroads with lane closures.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged heatwave impacted Greensville County over the course of three days from June 23 to 25. Each day, heat indices reached 105 to 115 degrees with most areas peaking around 110 degrees. Daily high temperatures in the upper 90s and dew points in the mid to upper 70s were al…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell along Skippers Rd.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported one inch diameter hail.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail (one inch in diameter) 1 mile north of Cowie Corner.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
VDOT reported a knocked down tree along Brickyard Road near Green Plains Road.
Hail Hail
The Virginia Cooperative Extension reported hail damage in the town of Green Plain. Hail dents in the hoods of vehicles and corn crop damage (10% crop loss) was reported. Hail size is estimated since the damage was not discovered until after the hail had melted.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a downed power line along West Drive.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A trained spotter reported that 3.69 inches of rain fell on Mach 16 by 11:56 PM EDT.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were reported down throughout Greensville County.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 2 to 6 inches across the county. Public reported 5.3 inches of snow 1 SW of Emporia, VA.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from 2 to 4 inches across Greensville county. A trained spotter measured 4 inches of snowfall near Purdy Virginia. Mixed precip became prevalent towards the end of the event. Freezing rain likely occurred but a specific freezing rain total was not reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Debris on I-95 between Emporia and Skippers likely due to thunderstorm winds. Report via Waze app.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed on Pleasant Shade Drive. The tree was blocking the road.
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball size hail was reported. Vehicles were damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed on Route 58 and blocking eastbound lanes.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed and blocking one lane of Route 58 westbound.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported on several roads in various parts of the county.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 3.81 inches was reported at Purdy.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were downed along Quarry Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed on southbound Exit 4 off of Interstate 95.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed and caused power outages just north of Purdy.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tractor shed was damaged. Roof was lifted off of the shed.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged between two inches and four inches across the county. Snowfall total of 3.0 inches was reported at (2 NW) Slates Corner. Snowfall total of 3.0 inches was reported at (1 N) Cowie Corner.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and two inches across the county. Snowfall total of 2.0 inches was reported at Purdy.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 2.58 inches was reported.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 2.03 inches was reported.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 2.27 inches was measured at Purdy.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 1.65 inches fell in one hour at Purdy.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Ice accretions between 0.20 inch and 0.25 inch were reported. Several trees and power lines were downed, with numerous power outages reported.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.35 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one half inch and two inches across the county. Snowfall total of 2.0 inches was reported at Purdy. Snowfall total of 1.2 inches was reported at Emporia.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and three inches across the county. Snowfall total of 2.0 inches was reported at Purdy. Snowfall total of 1.0 inch was reported at Emporia Reservoir.
Flood Flood
Numerous roads were impassible or closed due to continued flooding from recent heavy rainfall.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals generally ranged between three inches and five inches across the county. Rainfall total of 3.21 inches was reported at Purdy.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals were between three inches and five inches across the county. Rainfall total of 5.12 inches was reported at Purdy.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals between two and four inches were reported across the county.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals between three and five inches were reported across the county. Rainfall total of 4.57 inches was reported at (11 SW) Emporia. Rainfall total of 4.21 inches was reported at Purdy.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals ranged from three inches to five inches across the county. Purdy and the City of Emporia reported 4.0 inches of snow. Slates Corner (1 W) reported 3.5 inches of snow.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 3.07 inches was reported at Mesonet Station CW4206 (Purdy).
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado touched down approximately 1/2 mile west of Creek Road in rural southeast Greensville County. The tornado tracked north northeast over rural portions of Greensville County before finally lifting one mile north of Moores Lane. The tornado mostly snapped trees along its…
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 3 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 1 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 3 | 2 |
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