Montgomery County, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1965 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
5
Tornado reports
164
Hail reports
105
Floods since 1996
663
All events
2
Deaths
$8.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Montgomery County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 5 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.
Thunderstorm winds blew thousands of trees and branches down across the county. There were numerous reports of power lines being taken down by the wind or by falling trees or branches. Structural damage occurred to numerous homes that had trees fall on them. Parked vehicles also …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Clubhouse Road near the North Fork Roanoke River.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions continued in Montgomery county through late June after the previous several months of March, April, and May recorded precipitation totals of 8.00-10.00 inches, which ended up being 50 to 75 percent of normal for that period. These dry conditions combined…
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions continued in Montgomery county in May after the previous several months of February, March, and April 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 t…
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions expanded into Montgomery county in late 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 combi…
Hail Hail
Hail that was 0.88 inch in diameter was observed near Merrimac, VA.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow totals ranged from 3.5 to 6.8 inches. Key Impacts: transportation delays.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A wintry mix occurred with reports of up to 4.9 inches of snow, up to 2.5 inches of sleet, and up to a trace of freezing rain. Key Impacts: traffic accidents.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Crab Creek overflowed its banks and flooded across Walton Road. A water rescue was conducted as an automobile was stranded in the flooding. No damage was observed to the road, which was open to traffic after the flooding receded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds, blocking the road in the intersection of Prices Fork Road and Brightwood Manor Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds blocking the intersection of Meadow Creek Road and Youngs Lane.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy runoff from several inches of heavy rain was observed flowing across Roanoke Road in the Town of Christiansburg, making the road impassible until the flooding receded. No damage was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Runoff from heavy rain falling at rates of 4 to 5 inches per hour caused multiple creeks and drainages in the community of Alleghany Springs to flood out of their banks several inches deep across nearby roads. No damage was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed multiple trees throughout Montgomery County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed a tree onto a powerline on Pine Hollow Road.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of pennies fell near Christiansburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 55 knot gust was measured on RSOIS unit.
Hail Hail
Hail 0.75 inches in diameter was observed near Christianburg.
Hail Hail
Hail 0.88 inches in diameter was observed near Shawsville.
High Wind High Wind
Several trees were blown down by non-thunderstorm winds onto a power line in Blacksburg. A few large branches were damaged near the Virginia Tech Airport as well.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Tom's creek was observed rising rapidly out of its banks at multiple locations. Water was observed flowing across Coal Bank Hollow Road near Highway 460, and flooded the nearby Montgomery County Waste Site, causing damage to one of the service buildings located there. Further dow…
Flood Flood
The Roanoke River at Lafayette, VA (LAAV2) crested at 11.36 feet (11,800 cfs) at 9:40 am EST on the 15th above the Moderate Flood Stage of 11 feet (Minor Flood Stage is 8 feet). This was caused by between 2.5 and 2.75 inches of rain falling over a 9 hour period ending at around 7…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Spring Branch was observed overflowing its banks at several locations, and was flowing several inches deep across multiple roads in the Shawsville community. No damage was reported to the roads, which were open to traffic after the flooding receded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Plum Creek was observed overflowing its banks, and was flowing several inches deep across Plum Creek Road, as well as within several nearby properties. No damage was reported, with Plum Creek Road open to traffic after the flooding receded. Property damage is the estimated cost o…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The North Fork Roanoke River was observed overflowing its banks at several locations, and began flowing up to 2 feet deep across fields and properties along Catawba Road and Lusters Gate Road. Clubhouse Road was also flooded and impassible until the water receded. No damage was r…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Den Hill Creek was observed overflowing its banks several inches deep across Den Hill Road at multiple locations, making the road impassible. No damage was reported to the road, which was open to traffic after the flooding receded, though large pieces of debris needed to be clean…
Flood Flood
Stroubles Creek was observed overflowing its banks into a nearby field and across portions of Stroubles Creek Road a few inches deep. The road was passible to traffic.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between 1 and 4 inches of fell around Montgomery County from February 11 through February 12, with the highest amounts reported northeast of Blacksburg. Also, between 0.16 inches and 0.62 inches of ice accumulated across the county, with some of the highest reports of 0.62 inches…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between one and two inches of snow fell across Montgomery County, with the highest report of two inches in the Merrimac area. Between one quarter and three quarters of an inch of ice also accumulated from freezing rain, with the highest report of 0.75 inches in Elliston. Nearly 4…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Runoff from heavy rainfall over nearly saturated soil caused a portion of Roanoke Street to be flooded and impassible for a brief period of time. Rainfall rates at times were close to four inches per hour, with rainfall totals of around 1.5 inches falling in a 90 minute period. C…
High Wind High Wind
Around 90 trees and powerlines were downed by high winds associated with the remnants of Hurricane Helene, and resulted in numerous power outages. Over 4,800 customers were reported without power at the peak of high winds Friday afternoon. Agricultural losses totaled over $140,00…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree. Damage values are estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree. Damage values are estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed multiple trees near and along Childress Road. One tree was large enough that a crew with a chainsaw was dispatched to remove it. Damage values are estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew large tree limbs down. Damage values are estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down a few trees in Riner.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down a few trees along Capistrano Street in Blacksburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down multiple trees near the intersection of Mount Zion Road and Glade Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed several very large oak trees in the Preston Forest neighborhood.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A small microburst occurred impacting two properties within the 1800 block of Mt. Tabor Road. For the first property, a very large shed/barn completely collapsed. For the second property, the winds pulled barn doors from the hinges and a large piece of landscaping material which …
High Wind High Wind
Gusty winds blew down at least two trees in Blacksburg.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions in place at the beginning of the month for all but the extreme northwest corner of Montgomery County improved on December 12th due to the passage of two low pressure systems crossing the lower Mid-Atlantic during the period of December 3rd to the 10th. T…
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions were declared for nearly all of Montgomery County on November 21st. This is given precipitation from the beginning of October through mid-November was 20 to 30 percent of normal. NASA SPoRT LIS data estimated that average soil moisture in the top 100 cm …
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck a tree on Dogwood Circle and caused it to catch fire.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS Observer (VA-MN-13: Blacksburg 1.7 ESE) recorded a 24-hour rainfall amount of 5.23 inches caused by slow-moving thunderstorms. This 24-hour total is roughly a 25-year ARI per NOAA Atlas 14 Point Precipitation Frequency estimates.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS Observer (VA-MN-51: Blacksburg 1.7 ESE) recorded a 24-hour rainfall amount of 4.73 inches caused by slow-moving thunderstorms. This 24-hour total is nearly a 25-year ARI per NOAA Atlas 14 Point Precipitation Frequency estimates.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg recorded a 24-hour rainfall amount of 4.42 inches at the Weather Forecast Office, caused by slow-moving thunderstorms. This 24-hour total is roughly a 10-year ARI per NOAA Atlas 14 Point Precipitation Frequency estimates. This total is t…
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 | 22 | 0 |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 |
| 2023 | 26 | 0 |
| 2022 | 18 | 0 |
| 2021 | 37 | 2 |
| 2020 | 14 | 0 |
| 2019 | 12 | 0 |
| 2018 | 20 | 0 |
| 2017 | 11 | 1 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 15 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 14 | 0 |
| 2012 | 16 | 0 |
| 2011 | 43 | 0 |
| 2010 | 35 | 0 |
| 2009 | 31 | 0 |
| 2008 | 37 | 0 |
| 2007 | 26 | 0 |
| 2006 | 22 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 16 | 0 |
| 2003 | 28 | 0 |
| 2002 | 38 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 20 | 0 |
| 1999 | 14 | 0 |
| 1998 | 31 | 1 |
| 1997 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 32 | 0 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
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