Orange storm history
Storm events recorded in Orange, Virginia between 1950 and 2025.
845
Total events
13
Tornadoes
53
Hail
132
Floods
0
Deaths
$6.4M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down across Orange County, including near the Rapidan Dam.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down across Orange County, including along VA-643 Cox Mill Road and Mallorys Ford Road/Madison Run Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Albano Road is closed between Ridge Road and Taylorsville Road. Road is completely under around 6 inches to a foot of flowing water where the road crosses Colvin Creek.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Old Office Road closed near Black Walnut Run. Creek reported to be flowing across road at least 1-2 feet deep.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees blew down just west of Lahore on VA-629 Lahore Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees blew down near Thornhill.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree blew down near the intersection of US-522 Zachary Taylor Highway and Grasty Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down near the intersection of VA-20 Constitution Highway and US-33 Spotswood Trail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree blew down near the intersection of VA-20 Constitution Highway and Jacksontown Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees blew down around a Cooperative Weather Observer's residence in Somerset (SOMV2).
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree blew down along VA-615 Rapidan Road at VA-673 Old Rapidan Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down near the intersection of VA-611 Zoar Road and VA-20 Constitution Highway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down near the intersection of Sand Trap Lane and Gold Valley Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down near the intersection of VA-601 Flat Run Road and Back Gate Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down near the intersection of Westover Parkway and Chesterfield Court.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down near the intersection of Tall Pines Avenue and Mount Pleasant Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down near the intersection of VA-621 Mine Run Road/Old Plank Road and VA-608 Dulin Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees blew down on VA-621 Old Plank Road between VA-604 Gold Dale Road and New Hope Church Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down near the intersection of VA-20 Constitution Highway and VA-622 Pine Stake Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple roads closed due to high water in the Lake of the Woods area. Some roads washed out. Some roads impacted include Backgate Lane, Flatrun Road, Confederate Drive, Indiantown Road, and Lakeview Parkway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Zoar Road and Burr Hill Road closed near Mine Run due to water flowing across the road at least 12 inches deep.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Road closed due to high water at least twelve inches deep flowing across the road near intersection of Tatum Road and Shirley Road. Other roads closed nearby.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Road closed near the intersection of New Hampshire Road and Old Office Road due to high water at least 12 inches deep flowing across the road.
Flood Flood
Flooding along South Main Street, East Baker Street, and West King Street in Gordonsville. Roads closed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees blew down along Clarks Mountain Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees blew down along Mount Sharon Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees blew down along Brick Church Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 65 knots (75 MPH) was measured by the AWOS at Orange County Airport (KOMH).
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees blew down along Lahore Road heading into VA-629 Lahore, and then also along Marquis Road heading north and south out of Lahore.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees blew down along Monrovia Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Woodford Road closed due to high water at least six inches deep flowing across the road. Route 33 was also closed nearby for a period of time.
Flood Flood
Raccoon Ford Road closed due to flooding near the Rapidan River.
Flood Flood
Old Office Road closed due to flooding near black Walnut Drive and Holman Drive.
Flood Flood
Jones Mill Road closed due to flooding near Spicers Mill Road.
Flood Flood
Liberty Mills Road closed due to flooding near Blue Ridge Turnpike.
Flood Flood
Jones Mill Road closed due to flooding near Spicers Mill Road.
Flood Flood
Raccoon Ford Road closed due to flooding near the Rapidan River.
Flood Flood
Old Office Road closed due to flooding.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Coating of snow and glaze of ice from freezing drizzle.
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Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Coldest apparent temperatures/wind chills overnight into morning hours.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A large tree blew down onto an occupied vehicle in the 17000 block of VA-669 Marquis Road.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48 | 0 |
| 2024 | 23 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 29 | 0 |
| 2021 | 41 | 0 |
| 2020 | 60 | 0 |
| 2019 | 50 | 0 |
| 2018 | 56 | 0 |
| 2017 | 21 | 2 |
| 2016 | 33 | 0 |
| 2015 | 22 | 0 |
| 2014 | 39 | 0 |
| 2013 | 28 | 0 |
| 2012 | 37 | 0 |
| 2011 | 50 | 1 |
| 2010 | 23 | 0 |
| 2009 | 21 | 0 |
| 2008 | 15 | 0 |
| 2007 | 32 | 0 |
| 2006 | 19 | 0 |
| 2005 | 14 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 3 |
| 2003 | 20 | 0 |
| 2002 | 21 | 1 |
| 2001 | 14 | 1 |
| 2000 | 29 | 0 |
| 1999 | 18 | 1 |
| 1998 | 17 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 15 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |