Norton (c) storm history
Storm events recorded in Norton (c), Virginia between 1950 and 2025.
39
Total events
1
Tornadoes
6
Hail
9
Floods
0
Deaths
$567K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads were closed across the city of Norton due to flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down near the city of Norton.
Flood Flood
Water entered a few buildings in the city, including a public works building. Some road closures.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roadways flooded, and water entered a few businesses.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were reported down in Norton and across the surrounding area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A small storage building was flipped over from convective gusts.
Flood Flood
Mudslide destroyed a mobile home on Armagosa Road just outside of Norton. No injuries.
Flood Flood
Flooding of government housing in the City of Norton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement personnel reported trees downed by thunderstorm wind across the western portions of Wise.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF-0 tornado with maximum winds at 80 mph, downed several trees and moderately damaged two old buildings in Norton, Virginia. The damage to the buildings consisted of a partial roof and wall collapsed along with a chimney collapsing.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement personnel reported a few trees downed by thunderstorm winds along the Guest River in Norton.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding developed into an areal flood event in the Norton, Virginia area. Numerous streets became impassable due to flooding, with water standing at around a foot in height in a few areas in Norton, Virginia.
Flood Flood
Areal flooding occurred along highway 283 in Norton, Virginia. Several inches of water was over the road, with a few areas along the road, briefly impassable due to the flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were reported down in Norton and Coeburn.
Hail Hail
The Norton Police Department reported nickel-size hail in northeast Norton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Norton Police Department reported 2 trees down in the city.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Virginia Department of Transportation reported several trees and limbs downed by thunderstorm winds in the City of Norton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees and powerlines down in Norton.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees down in the city of Norton and Wise County. Reported by Wise County EMA and Norton Police Department.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and powerlines down countywide
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees down in the city of Norton
Hail Hail
Penny size hail in the city of Norton
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous large tree limbs down on power lines.
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |