Lynchburg (c) County, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1977 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
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Tornado reports
29
Hail reports
28
Floods since 1996
179
All events
0
Deaths
$37.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Lynchburg (c) 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.
Extreme rainfall of 4 to 6 inches in several hours produced widespread flash flooding in the City of Lynchburg. The first reports began around 515 PM local time (415 PM EST) and continued for several hours with numerous roads closed by water running over them, vehicles flooded, w…
This is the second segment of a tornado that touched down just south of Waterlink Road near Timberlake in Campbell County at 6:00 PM EST. The tornado crossed Timberlake Road and entered the independent city of Lynchburg at 6:03 PM EST. The tornado uprooted trees and caused notabl…
Thunderstorm winds blew down over 1,000 trees across the City of Lynchburg. Many power lines also came down as a direct result of the wind or trees and limbs falling on them. The winds damaged eight homes to the point of being deemed uninhabitable or destroyed. Damage values are …
Hail Hail
A mPing reported hail the size of a dime at Village Oaks Town Homes.
Hail Hail
Hail of at least 1 inch in diameter was observed near Forest, VA.
Hail Hail
Hail that was 0.88 inch in diameter was observed near Lynchburg, VA.
Hail Hail
Hail that was 0.75 inch in diameter was observed in the City of Lynchburg, VA.
Hail Hail
Hail that was 0.75 inch in diameter was observed in the City of Lynchburg, VA.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down a few trees and power lines in Lynchburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds across US Highway 501 and damaged a car.
Hail Hail
Hail 1.00 inches in diameter was observed in the City of Lynchburg.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck a tree that knocked over a transformer and caused power outages at Liberty University.
Flood Flood
Runoff from rainfall caused ponding of water several inches deep on the Link Road bridge over Ivy Creek. No damage to the bridge was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Little Opossum Creek was observed out of its banks and flowing across Highway 501. No damage was reported to the bridge, and it was open to traffic after the water receded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed a tree on Thompson Drive and also a tree at the intersection of East Denver Avenue and Deaton Street. Damage values are estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree on Route 29 Expressway South near the James Street exit.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down two trees and a few large branches in the Sheffield area and also another tree along Wards Ferry Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree onto a house on Fieldale Road. Numerous trees were also reported blown down by thunderstorm winds near the Boonsboro area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Forest Brook Road.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Runoff from heavy rainfall caused a portion of the hillside along 12th Street to collapse onto the road, blocking both lanes of traffic. The road was closed for multiple weeks to clear the debris and perform work to stabilize the hillside to prevent additional debris flows. The p…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water overflowing from a tributary of Simons Run was observed covering Simons Run Road as much as a foot deep in spots. There was no damage to the road and it was reopened after the flooding receded. A tree was also blown down across the road by thunderstorm winds.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water from Little Opossum Creek was observed flowing several inches deep across Holcomb Path Road. No damage was reported to the road, and it was open to traffic after the flooding receded.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed a tree that landed across both lanes of US 460 West, between Odd Fellows and Candlers Mountain Road exits.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed multiple trees and power lines. One tree fell into the road in front of EC Glass High School, and another fell on Grove Street, that pulled power lines down with it. Over one thousand people were left without power.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed by thunderstorm winds near Lynchburg.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Runoff from up to 6 inches of rainfall resulted in over one foot of flowing water along Fort Avenue. Several cars were inundated up to their windows by the flooding, with water entering the passenger compartments. The road was closed until flooding receded. No damage was reported…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A tributary of Blackwater Creek was observed overflowing its banks and flowing across Greenwood Drive at least 6 inches deep. No damage was reported to the roadway, and it was passable to traffic after the flooding receded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Blackwater Creek was observed well out of its banks and flowing over one foot deep across much of Sandusky Park, including the parking lot. No significant damage was reported to the park, except for cleanup of the debris.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rainfall was widespread across the City of Lynchburg, with rates observed as high as 5 inches per hour at times. The rainfall overwhelmed storm water drains, causing heavy runoff to flow down roads and across properties within the city. Flash flooding occurred on several ro…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A personal weather station (Weather Underground: KVALYNCH106) recorded 4.86 inches during multiple rounds of thunderstorm activity within a 6 hour period, which is about a 100-year Average Recurrence Interval (ARI) event per NOAA Atlas 14 Point Precipitation Frequency estimates. …
Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees along the Blackwater Creek Trail and Point of Honor Trail in Lynchburg. One tree fell on a Parks and Recreation truck while an employee was assessing the storm damage, and caused minor injuries to the employee.
Flood Flood
Ivy Creek in the western part of the City of Lynchburg was observed overflowing its banks due to 3.5 to nearly 4.5 inches of rainfall across nearly the entire basin within a 14 hour period. The flooded creek caused only minor damage to Peaks View Park, mainly in the form of clean…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A personal weather station (Weather Underground: KVALYNCH121) recorded a 14-rainfall amount of 3.80 inches. This is about a 10-year (10% AEP) Average Recurrence Interval event per NOAA Atlas 14 Point Precipitation Frequency estimates. Rainfall rates increased to around 2 inches p…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds. Additional minor damage occurred to a house in Lynchburg.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck a tree along Mill Lane Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed by thunderstorm winds across Lynchburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed by thunderstorm winds through Lynchburg. One tree fell onto a house on Sedgewick Drive.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
An automated personal weather station (Weather Underground: KVALYNCH81) recorded 3.21 inches of rain from a thunderstorm during a 90-minute period. This is estimated to be around an 100-year rainfall event per NOAA Atlas 14 Point Precipitation Frequency estimates.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain fell from a slow-moving thunderstorm across the Blackwater Creek watershed during a 90-minute period. Rainfall rates were observed to 2 to 3 inches per hour during much of this event. This caused flooding along Blackwater Creek, which caused wat…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous large trees with primarily the Irvington Springs Road area, and another tree was blown down along Wiggington Road. Damage values are estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew trees down in the Fairview Heights area of the City of Lynchburg. Damage values are estimated.
Hail Hail
One inch diameter hail fell along Park Avenue.
Hail Hail
Flood Flood
Runoff from heavy rain was observed ponding across Oakley Avenue, briefly closing the road until the water receded.
Flood Flood
Runoff from heavy rain resulted in about six inches of standing water at the intersection of Badcock Place and Atlanta Avenue. Poor drainage is suspected given the highly developed retail area surrounding the intersection.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The ASOS at Lynchburg Regional Airport (KLYH) observed a 48-hour total (ending 12Z on November 12th) of 4.64 inches of rainfall, the highest 48-hour total for the month of November in the Lynchburg area. The station also set a new record for highest 24-hour total of 3.40 inches (…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe storm produced a swath of wind damage across the southern part of the City of Lynchburg, from Laxton Road to Candlers Mountain Road. Damages consisted of numerous trees and limbs being blown down, as well as powerlines being downed along Enterprise Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed a power line at the intersection of Rivermont Avenue and V.E.S. Road. Damage values are estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down a few trees in Lynchburg, including one that blocked one lane of College Street, one that completely blocked Caroline street, and a large tree that fell at the intersection of Third Street and Harrison Street. Damage values are estimated.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 16 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 1 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 15 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 | 26 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
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