Highland County, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1959 and 2025, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
1
Tornado reports
25
Hail reports
29
Floods since 1996
257
All events
1
Deaths
$1.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Highland County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 1 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.
Flood Flood
Mill Gap COOP observer reported several dry streams were coming off the mountain and flowing across VA-84/Mill Gap Road and Upper Back Creek Road.
Flood Flood
Reports of Jackson River approaching Jackson River Road and water flowing onto the road in spots. Individual also became stuck in chicken coop as water came up from a creek, but self extricated.
Flood Flood
Broadcast media sent in video of water flowing over the roadway from the Jackson River at the intersection of Vinegar Run Road and US-220. Water appeared to be 6 inches in depth.
Flood Flood
Broadcast media sent in a video of flooding in Mustoe, VA. Video shows water from the Jackson River flowing over the intersection of Big Valley Road and US-220. Water appears to be deeper than 6 inches per the video. Water also noted in and around Victory Chapel Advent Christian …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees blew down along Jackson River Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down in the 3000 block of Strait Creek Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down along Church Hill Road, Seldom Seen Road, and VA-654 Doe Hill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were multiple reports of trees blown down across Highland County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down in the 3000 block of VA-84 Mill Gap Road.
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A large tree blew down blocking all lanes of VA-640 Bluegrass Valley Road near VA-641 Ruckman Lane.
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Trees blew down on VA-614 Cowpasture Road North.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Considerable tree damage was reported near New Hampden. Dozens of trees blew down on VA-640 Blue Grass Valley Road and VA-642 Laurel Fork Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees blew down along VA-84 Mill Gap Road, closing the road for several hours.
Hail Hail
Two-inch diameter hail was reported near Mustoe.
Hail Hail
Tennis ball size hail was reported in McDowell.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down in the 3500 block of VA-84 Mill Gap Road.
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Trees blew down in the 1400 block of US-220 Jackson River Road.
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A few trees blew down and a swing set was overturned in a neighborhood near Monterey.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage was reported near Mustoe, including tree limbs that blew down onto the driveway of a residence.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down in the 5600 block of US-250 Mountain Turnpike.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees blew down on US-250 Mountain Turnpike on the Virginia side of the VA/WV state line.
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A tree blew down on US-220 on the south side of Mustoe.
Flood Flood
The 10000 block of Mill Gap Road was closed due to flooding.
Flood Flood
The 1100 AND 1200 block OF Mill Gap Road was closed due to flooding.
Flood Flood
US-250 Highland Turnpike was blocked due to flooding in several locations between Head Waters and McDowell.
Flood Flood
Mill Gap Rd. closed near the intersection with Lower Back Creek Rd. due to flooding.
Flood Flood
Cowpasture River Rd. closed from the Bath County line to Southall Rd. due to flooding.
Flood Flood
Blue Grass Valley Road was flooded around New Hampden.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two camper trailers were overturned and a pole barn structure collapsed with some material impacting a nearby house in Monterey. Trees and branches were also down in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down on Thorny Bottom Lane near Potomac River Road.
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A tree was reported down in the 12000 block of Mountain Turnpike.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down blocking one lane of Bullpasture River Road near McDowell.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were blown down near the 17000 block of US-250 Highland Turnpike.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blocking Mill Gap Rd at the 6400 block.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down blocking Big Valley Rd near Mills Dr.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a tree down across the Road near the intersection of Mill Gap Road and Lower Back Creek Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a tree down on Highway 220 near Route 627.
Hail Hail
Mountain Oasis on west side of McDowell reported hail.
Hail Hail
Quarter and half dollar size at the largest.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large apple tree was down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were down across the county.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was reported near McDowell.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was reported near Blue Grass.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was reported at Clover Creek.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was reported along Upper Ford Road.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of half dollars was reported near Mill Gap.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of ping pong balls was reported near Mill Gap.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of half dollars was reported near Mill Gap.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was reported near Mill Gap.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 18 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 19 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 | 19 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 | 23 | 0 |
| 1999 | 16 | 0 |
| 1998 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 14 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
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