Halifax storm history

Numerous vehicle accidents were reported across Halifax County. One fatality occurred during the early morning hours due to the icy roads when a car slid off U.S. 58 and ran into a tree. Key impacts: Traffic accidents.

Snowfall amounts ranged from 8 inches across the eastern part of the county to 11 inches in the west. Some light sleet also occurred with amounts around one tenth of an inch. Freezing rain accretion produced one to two tenths of an inch across western and eastern part of the coun…

Halifax County was included in a Presidential Major Disaster declaration due to the severe flooding associated with Tropical Storm Michael. Rainfall of 4 to 8 inches in several hours triggered widespread flash flooding across the county with numerous roads closed and extensive da…

Widespread snowfall occurred across the county the morning hours through the late evening of the 8th. Snowfall amounts ranged from 3.0 inches at a location one mile north-northeast of Cluster Springs to 6.0 inches at Nathalie. Key Impacts: Hazardous travel.

Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree that fell on to a car along Melon Road.

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds along Clays Mill Rd.

A couple trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds near Scottsburg.

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds blocking Cluster Springs Road.

A few trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds around Alton.

Several trees and powerlines were blown down by thunderstorm winds just north of the town of South Boston. One fell onto powerlines near the Halifax Regional Hospital, causing power loss. Another fell onto a house, causing significant damage and exposing the interior to rain.

A few large branches were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds along Sandy Ridge Road.

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds along Chatham Road.

A couple trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds onto a power line near the intersection of Ponderosa Road and East Hyco Road.

Nine trees were downed by thunderstorm winds, including three that were uprooted, and one which landed on a power line.

A large tree was downed by thunderstorm winds intersection of Cluster Springs Road and Old Cluster Springs Road.

A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds on Hummingbird Road near Oak Level Road.

A few trees were downed by thunderstorms winds along Philpott Road.

Over 50 trees and numerous power lines were blown down by non-thunderstorm winds around Halifax County.

Up to 10 inches of snow fell across Halifax County, with the highest amounts in the town of Halifax, from February 11 through February 12. Almost two thirds of an inch of ice accumulation was also observed near Nathalie. Over 1800 customers had lost power by 10 AM on February 12.…

A few trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of US Highway 501 and Liberty Road.

A few trees and a few power lines were downed by high winds associated with the remnants of Hurricane Helene. Nearly 950 customers were reported without power by 1 PM EDT Friday.

A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Chaney Lane and Howard P Anderson Road.

A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Beechmont Road and Forest Drive.

Several inches of flowing water was observed passing across intersection of Howard P. Anderson and Hodges Street. Flooding was also observed along the 1000 block of Newbill School Road, making the road impassible until the flooding receded. Runoff was from an estimated 2.5 inches…

Runoff from an estimated 2.5 inches of rainfall caused the 3000 block of Mount Laurel Road to be flooded and impassible until the water receded. Rainfall rates at times as the thunderstorms passed were up to 4 inches per hour. No damage was reported to the road.

Two trees were downed by thunderstorm winds at the intersection of South Main Street and Clover Road. Another tree was downed by thunderstorm winds at the intersection of Mosely Ferry Road and James D Hagood Highway.

A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds at the intersection of Green Level and Piney Creed Roads.

Thunderstorm winds downed one tree along the 4100 block of Cove Road, near the intersection with Britton Field Lane.

Thunderstorm winds downed multiple trees along Scottsburg Road, and at least one tree on Green Level Road.

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree on Green Level Road.

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree on Mill Road.

Several inches of standing water due to runoff from a passing thunderstorm was observed along the 1000 block of Green Level Road. This a location that frequently floods during heavy rain.

The Dan River at South Boston, VA (SBNV2) crested at a stage of 23.31 feet (22,200 cfs) at 1:45 pm EST on 8/10/24, rising above the minor flood stage of 22.0 feet. This is the 74th highest crest at this gage, and is the highest crest since 1/10/2024. This event is less than a 2-y…

Winds downed at least eight trees within the county. Damage values are estimated.

Poplar Creek was observed out of its banks and flowing across the bridge near the intersection of Summit Drive and Railroad Avenue. No damage was reported to the bridge, and it was open to traffic after the water receded. This is a flood prone area, and has been reported flooded …

Scottsburg Road was observed flooded by several inches of flowing water across the roadway. No damage was reported to the road, and it was open to traffic after the water receded.

Green Valley Road was flooded and impassible as Black Walnut Creek overflowed its banks several inches deep across the road. No damage was reported to the road, and it was open to traffic after the water receded.

Thunderstorm winds blew one tree and a few power lines down within the 5000 block of River Road. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm winds blew one tree down within the 2000 block of Scottsburg Road. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down within the 1000 block of Cassada Lane. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down on Aarons Creek Road. Damage values are sestimated.

Thunderstorm winds blew two trees down within the town of Halifax. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down within the town of Scottsburg. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees along Bethel Road.