Mecklenburg storm history
Storm events recorded in Mecklenburg, Virginia between 1950 and 2025.
439
Total events
11
Tornadoes
50
Hail
46
Floods
1
Deaths
$8.0M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Law Enforcement reported a death in the vicinity of the Tanglewood Shores recreation and boat ramp on the night of January 9, 2024. News articles about the event mention that the individual was driving his golf cart during the heavy rain and was washed away by the rushing creek w…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported trees down along US Route 15 in the town of Clarksville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
VDOT reported water over the roadway on Goodes Ferry Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
VDOT reported a tree across the roadway on US-15 in the vicinity of Oak Hill Drive and Whitetail Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was rushing over Country Club Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was rushing over Maple Lane and East Atlantic Street and the intersection of Windsor Street and East Atlantic Street.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was rushing over Lombardy Street.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported across South Hill. Water depth up to the individual's calves. A mattress was also seen floating down one of the side streets.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Delays were reported due to standing water on US-1 South in in the vicinity of Palmer Springs Road in Mecklenburg County near Bracey.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree down on Highway 903 in Bracey.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree down near US-1.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged heatwave impacted Mecklenburg County over the course of three days from June 23 to 25. Each day, heat indices reached 105 to 115 degrees with most areas peaking around 110 degrees. Daily high temperatures in the upper 90s and dew points in the mid to upper 70s were al…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees fell down across the county, especially near Boydton and Clarksville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on Highway 49.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported numerous trees and power lines down in and around Clarksville.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 2 to 6 inches across the county. A CoCoRaHS user 4 W of Ebony, VA measured 5.8 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from 2 to 5 inches across Mecklenburg county. A public report of 5 inches of snowfall was received from 3 NNW of Clarksville Virginia.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
All East bound lanes on Route 728 near the intersection with One Mile Road were closed due to a tree downed across the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power line was downed on Buffalo Road in Clarksville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed on Roberts Road in Chase City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and limbs were downed on Buffalo Springs Road.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A rainfall total of 1.75 inches was reported in Clarksville.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Tree was downed across the road near Lenhart Drive and Fort Mitchell Road.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Tree was downed across Spanish Grove Road near Thynedale.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Tree was downed across the road near the Highway 58/Route 13 interchange in Clarksville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Virginia Department of Transportation reported a road was closed due to standing water in both lanes.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Virginia Department of Transportation reported a road was closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Virginia Department of Transportation reported that a portion of Finneywood Road was closed due to flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
VDOT reported a fallen tree in the vicinity of Drew Street.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Co-op Observer station CLAV2 Clarksville measured 4.50 inches of rain. The rain fell during thunderstorms between about 800 pm and midnight Wednesday evening July 17.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Cocorahs station VA-MC-4 Clarksville (3.4 SE) measured 4.16 inches of rain. The rain fell during thunderstorms between about 800 pm and midnight Wednesday evening July 17.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route 723 in the vicinity of Noblin Farm Road was closed due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route 723 (Shiney Rock Road) was closed due to water across the roadway at Route 724 (Lewis Mill Road).
Lightning Lightning
Tree was struck by lightning and caught fire.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed on Route 15.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Clarksville Airport measured 4.05 inches of rain.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported on Buffalo Road and causing delays near Clarksville.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
An AWS site 2 miles northeast of Boydton measured 3.56 inches of rainfall over a 24 hour period.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS site 3.4 miles southeast of Clarksville measured 3.23 inches of rainfall over a 24 hour period.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
An AWS site 1 mile E of Boydton measured 3.14 inches of rainfall over a 24 hour period.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A COOP observer in Clarksville measured 2.93 inches of rainfall over a 24 hour period.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
An AWOS site in Chase City measured 2.79 inches of rainfall over a 24 hour period.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed and snapped at the Kinderton Country Club. Winds were estimated around 80 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed throughout the county.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
North and south lanes on Route 682 and Highway 49 were closed due to flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water rescue due to flash flooding was reported near 4300 Philbeck Crossroads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed resulting in power outages.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | 0 |
| 2024 | 31 | 0 |
| 2023 | 19 | 0 |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 13 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 1 |
| 2018 | 29 | 1 |
| 2017 | 14 | 1 |
| 2016 | 26 | 1 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 18 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 | 12 | 0 |
| 2010 | 20 | 1 |
| 2009 | 16 | 0 |
| 2008 | 17 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 2 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 | 19 | 0 |
| 2002 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 13 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 2 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |