Henry County, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
7
Tornado reports
130
Hail reports
77
Floods since 1996
767
All events
6
Deaths
$126.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Henry County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 6 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.
Snowfall amounts between 3 to 7 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Axton area where 6.5 inches was measured. An indirect fatality occurred when a 6 year old boy who was sledding slid into the street and underneath a mo…
Snowfall amounts between 6 and 9 inches were observed across several locations throughout the county. The highest accumulation report was recieved out of the City of Martinsville, where 8.5 inches was measured. A brief period of sleet was also reported during this storm. An 80 ye…
An automobile encountered an icy patch on Route 687 two tenths of a mile west of Route 793, causing the automobile to slide off the road and down an enbankment where it struck a tree. The driver was killed in the accident.
A dust devil lifted several large, tied-down canopy tents into the air. The canopies then dropped down onto a crowd of people. There were six minor injuries, with one person taken to the hospital.
Six reports of heat related issues where persons were taken to to the hospital in Martinsville.
A tornado touched down just north of Ridgeway and moved to one and a half miles south of Martinsville. The path length was 4.25 miles long and averaged about 200 yards wide. Ten people were injured, 100 homes and 30 businesses were damaged. Total damages came to $8.7 million. The…
The Smith River was reported to be completely flooding over River Road in Fieldale near Shadyview Road. The Smith River at Bassett (BASV2) stage was around 12 feet near the time of this report. The river crested at 13.35 feet (14400 cfs) around 822 EST per USGS statistics. No flo…
Severe flooding with numerous reports affected parts of Henry County, especially south and west of Martinsville. A car was pulled out of flood waters on Highway 220 south of Martinsville.
Thunderstorm winds caused several trees down across the central and northern portion of Henry County. This includes trees down on a house with people trapped inside in Fieldale. Heavy damage was also reported on Skyview Trail in the Spencer area. One mobile home received heavy da…
There were several reports of flooding in the Bassett area with on unnamed creek flowing over a road. Several other reports of countywide flooding were received. Damage values are estimated.
A tornado touched down near Fieldale at 1104 EST. The F1 tornado crossed U.S. Highway 220 turning over 2 tractor-trailer trucks and 2 passenger vehicles. All 4 drivers suffered minor injuries. The tornado damage patch widened to a quarter mile, and strengthened to F2 as it approa…
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A large tree was reported down along Villa Road.
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A tree was reported down at the intersection of Dalton Circle and Greensboro Road Ridgeway.
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A large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Wray Street and another tree was reported down over Overton Street near the Martinsville Futbol Soccer Field.
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Two trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds across Chatmoss Court in the Chatmoss Community.
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought conditions continued in Henry county through late June after the previous several months of March, April, and May recorded precipitation totals of 6.00-8.00 inches, which ended up being 50 to 75 percent of normal for that period. These dry conditions combined with…
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought conditions expanded into Henry county in May after the previous several months of February, March, and April recorded precipitation totals of 4.00-6.00 inches, which ended up being 25 to 50 percent of normal for that period. These dry conditions combined with the …
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions continued in Henry county in early April after the previous several months of January, February, and March recorded precipitation totals of 6.00-8.00 inches, which ended up being 50 to 75 percent of normal for that period. These dry conditions combined w…
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Snow totals ranged from 4.0 to 7.0 inches. Key Impacts: transportation delays.
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A wintry mix occurred with reports of up to 0.5 inches of snow, up to 1.5 inches of sleet, and up to a trace of freezing rain. Key Impacts: power outages, traffic accidents.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions were introduced to Henry county in early January after the previous two months of November and December recorded precipitation totals of 2.00-4.00 inches, which ended up being 25 to 50 percent of normal for that period. These dry conditions combined with…
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Thunderstorms winds downed a tree which subsequently blocked both lanes of Wilson Mill Road. Damage values are estimated.
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Thunderstorm wind blew multiple trees down off Oak Level Road and one tree down at the intersection of Oak Level Road and Oakhaven Drive. Damage values are estimated.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree along the 3600 block of Spencer-Preston Road. Damage values are estimated.
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Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down on power lines, blocking both lanes along Stultz Road. Damage values are estimated.
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Thunderstorm winds blew one tree down which blocked both lanes of Vista View Lane. Damage values are estimated.
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Thunderstorm winds downed one tree on Old Liberty Drive, blocking one lane of traffic. Damage values are estimated.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of Clearview Drive and Arden Circle.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down four trees with two of them near the intersection of Emerald Drive and Ruby Court that also brought down power lines, another along Irisburg Road about three miles south of Chatmoss, and the other near the intersection of Old Liberty Drive and Mount O…
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Hail up to the size of quarters fell along the 4100 block of Mitchell Road.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree that fell on to a power line along Axton Road.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of Axton Road and Irisburg Road.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree on Axton Road near Ridgeway.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down two trees with one near the intersection of Chatham Road and Mountain Valley Road and the other along Old Eanes Store Loop.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down two trees with one of them falling on to power lines near the intersection of Cedar Street and Peach Court.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of Oak Level Road and Edgewood Drive.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down three trees with one along the 1900 block of Stultz Road, another near the intersection of Machinery Drive and Business Route 58, and the other about one mile northwest of Chatmoss that caused a traffic light to go out.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees and power lines across Henry County. Two houses about three miles south of the city of Martinsville were damaged due to trees falling on them and coming through their roofs.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree along the 6700 block of Axton Road.
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A few trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds in an area between Spruce Street and Old Liberty Drive.
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A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds, blocking one lane on Colonial Drive.
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A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Tahoe Drive and Sunset Road.
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Numerous trees were blown down in an area from near Leatherwood to near the Henry and Pittsylvania County line. One tree was blocking Reginald Drive near its intersection with Terrys Mountain Road. A few others fell onto power lines. A utility pole near Dyer Store Road was also b…
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Thunderstorm winds downed a tree on Appalachian Drive near Fieldale.
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A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds on Mitchell Road near Eggleston Falls Road, and partially blocked the road.
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A tree was downed along Seminole Drive by thunderstorm winds.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 0 |
| 2025 | 35 | 0 |
| 2024 | 44 | 0 |
| 2023 | 40 | 0 |
| 2022 | 39 | 0 |
| 2021 | 20 | 0 |
| 2020 | 59 | 0 |
| 2019 | 14 | 0 |
| 2018 | 24 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 0 |
| 2016 | 33 | 0 |
| 2015 | 33 | 0 |
| 2014 | 18 | 0 |
| 2013 | 14 | 0 |
| 2012 | 25 | 0 |
| 2011 | 17 | 0 |
| 2010 | 47 | 1 |
| 2009 | 22 | 0 |
| 2008 | 48 | 1 |
| 2007 | 27 | 0 |
| 2006 | 19 | 0 |
| 2005 | 13 | 0 |
| 2004 | 13 | 1 |
| 2003 | 18 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 | 18 | 1 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 30 | 1 |
| 1995 | 11 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 2 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 3 | 0 |
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