Harrisonburg (c) storm history
Storm events recorded in Harrisonburg (c), Virginia between 1950 and 2025.
61
Total events
0
Tornadoes
6
Hail
22
Floods
0
Deaths
$583K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down near Texas Roadhouse.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down onto power lines in the 1100 block of Shenandoah Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down near the intersection of Green Street and North Dogwood Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down near the intersection of Warsaw Avenue and US-11 Lee Highway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees blew down in the City of Harrisonburg. Trees blew down along US-33 East Market Street, on West Elizabeth Street, on Jefferson Street, and on Stonechris Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A new building which was under construction collapsed.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail was reported in the Park View area of the City of Harrisonburg.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported in the City of Harrisonburg.
Flood Flood
There were reports of high water around the 900 Block of North Liberty Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down in the 400 block of Fourth Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down in the City of Harrisonburg, including a tree and wires down on Valley Street. A 20-foot tall cherry tree was blown down near Mount Crawford. Trees were blown down in Purcell Park.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down near and just south of Harrisonburg.
Flood Flood
Roadway flooding at Reservoir Street and Lucy Drive in Harrisonburg forced detours of local mass transit.
Flood Flood
North Liberty Street in Harrisonburg reported to be flooded, with a vehicle overturned in the floodwaters.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
About six inches of water flowing over Country Club Drive in the vicinity of a hotel.
Flood Flood
Several roads flooded in the City of Harrisonburg, including portions of Country Club Road, Blue Ridge Drive, and Star Crest Road.
Flood Flood
A portion of Country Club Road in Harrisonburg was flooded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A bank roof was damaged.
Flood Flood
Reservoir Street flooded and closed at Lucy Drive due to high water.
Flood Flood
A portion of Country Club Road in Harrisonburg was flooded and closed.
Flood Flood
North Liberty Street flooded and closed near Rockingham Petroleum.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree limbs were down blocking Burgess Road near East Market Street.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Waterman Drive was closed due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
North Liberty Street was flooded near a small stream out of its banks north of Harrisonburg. Jefferson Street near Madison Street was also closed due to high water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down in the 100 block of Middlebrook Rd.
Flood Flood
North Liberty Street and Jefferson Street were closed due to urban flooding from heavy rain.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple reports of flooding were reported on James Madison University in the City of Harrisonburg which include Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, Godwin Transit Center, Duke Dog Alley, Bluestone and Main Streets and Bridgeforth Stadium.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were road closures including North Liberty Street, Raleigh Pike, Coopers Mountain and 5800 Block Thomas Spring Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There was a road closed due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Two vehicles were submerged to depth of windows with occupants trapped on Reservoir Street at Lucky Drive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Football field of James Madison University and adjacent campus were inundated by flash flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 69 mph was measured at Harrisonburg.
Flood Flood
Water was over the road at the intersection of Madison and Jefferson Streets.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 61 mph was measured at Harrisonburg.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Waterman Drive closed due to flash flooding. Observer in Harrisonburg reported 1.78 inches of rain.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported penny-sized hail in Harrisonburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An automated observation in Harrisonburg measured a wind gust of 62 MPH. Downed trees and power lines were also downed in the City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on a house during a thunderstorm in the City of Harrisonburg. Eight storm doors were blown off their hinges at a greenhouse business.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong winds brought several trees down, which ended up damaging a deck, roof and gutters of a house as well as a nearby parked car.
Hail Hail
Hail to the size of golfballs occurred.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree limb fell on a playground fence in the City of Harrisonburg.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads flooded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines and utility poles down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two roofs were blown off and numerous trees and utility lines were downed.
Hail Hail
Dime to golfball sized hail was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed. The time was estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were downed.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |