Patrick County, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
4
Tornado reports
125
Hail reports
75
Floods since 1996
583
All events
1
Deaths
$12.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Patrick County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 4 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.
Flooding and flash flooding was widespread across Patrick County. Numerous creeks and rivers were reported out of banks with dozens of road closures across the county for much of the day. An apartment complex was evacuated due to a mudslide and multiple swift water rescues were c…
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought conditions continued in Patrick 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 w…
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought conditions expanded into Patrick 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 25 to 50 percent of normal for that period. These dry conditions combined with th…
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions continued in Patrick county in early April after the previous several months of January, February, and March 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 combine…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow totals ranged from 4.0 to 8.5 inches. Key Impacts: transportation delays.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A wintry mix occurred with reports of up to 4.6 inches of snow and up to 2.0 inches of sleet. Key Impacts: power outages, traffic accidents.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions were introduced to Patrick county in early January after the previous two months of November and December recorded precipitation totals of 2.00-4.00 inches, which ended up being 25 to 50 percent of normal for that period. These dry conditions combined wi…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds in the area between Stuart and Woolwine.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of Jeb Stuart Highway and Dan River Road.
High Wind High Wind
Several trees power lines were blown down by non-thunderstorm winds around Patrick County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between 2 and 4 inches of snow fell across Patrick County from February 11 through February 12. A quarter of an inch of ice accumulation was also observed in Buffalo Ridge. Over 2000 customers had lost power by 8 AM on February 13. Key Impacts: power outages, downed trees, road c…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between 2 and 4.1 inches of snow fell across Patrick County. The highest amount of 4.1 inches was observed near Buffalo Ridge. Key Impacts: power outages, vehicle accidents.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between two and 3.5 inches of snow fell in Patrick County from January 5th through January 6th, with the highest amount of 3.5 inches reported in Critz. Over 0.30 inches of ice accumulation was also reported, with 0.35 inches near Buffalo Ridge. Almost 7,900 customers had lost po…
Flood Flood
The Patrick County Schools Superintendent reported that Maple Swamp Road was flooded by Maple Swamp Creek, and partially impassible. No damage was reported to the road, which was reopened to traffic after the flooding receded.
Flood Flood
The Patrick County Schools Superintendent reported that a portion of Quebec Spring Road was flooded and impassible. No damage to the road was reported, and the road was reopened to traffic after the flooding receded.
High Wind High Wind
Numerous trees and powerlines were downed across the county by high winds associated with the remnants of Hurricane Helene, especially the Ararat area. Over 3,700 customers were reported without power at the peak of the high winds, during the early afternoon of Friday. Agricultur…
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Winds downed several trees and limbs through the Meadows of Dan area. There were also scattered power lines downed throughout the area. Damage values are estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree on Holly Tree Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down multiple large tree limbs on Ayers Orchard Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of Claudville Highway and Dan Valley Farm Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds caused minor tree damage and brought down a power line on Pole Ridge Road in the eastern part of Patrick County. Damage values are estimated.
Flood Flood
The South Mayo River near Nettleridge, VA (NTLV2) crested at a stage of 12.16 feet (4,300 cfs) at 6:30 pm EST on 1/9/24, rising above the minor flood stage of 12.0 feet. This is tied for the 13th highest crest at this gage, and the highest crest since 10/29/2020. This event is be…
Flood Flood
The Smith River at near Woolwine, VA (SMWV2) crested at a stage of 8.44 feet (1,570 cfs) at 3:15 pm EST on 1/9/24, just below the minor flood stage of 9.0 feet. This is the 12th highest crest at this gage, and the highest crest since heavy rainfall during the early morning hours …
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions already in place by the end of November 2023 for all of Patrick County persisted until December 12th, when two low pressure systems passing across the lower Mid-Atlantic during the period of December 3rd to the 10th brought rainfall amounts ranging from …
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions were declared for the western half of Patrick County on November 14th, and then expanded to include the remaining eastern half on November 21st. This is given precipitation from the beginning of October through mid-November was less than 25 percent of no…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of Ayers Orchard Road and Clark House Farm Road, and another tree down along Nowlin Lane.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Spring Branch Road was destroyed and is impassible where it crosses the Ararat River. This was caused by rapid and intense flooding from heavy rainfall.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Smith River near Woolwine (SMWV2) crested at 11.04 feet, slightly above the moderate flood stage of 11 feet. This is the highest crest since Sept 2018, and nearly a 10-year flood event per USGS StreamStats. The river rose nearly 9 feet in the 6 hours prior to the crest.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads are flooded and impassible by creeks several feet out of their banks around the community of Ararat, including a portion of Raven Rock Road. Portions of some roads were damaged by the flooding, requiring varying degrees of repair.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The Cooperative Weather Observer at Woolwine, VA (WLWV2) measured a 24-hour rainfall total of 10.62 inches, a new all-time record for a 24-hour precipitation total for this station. However, the vast majority of this rainfall fell within a 6-hour window per MRMS data, which would…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS observer (VA-PR-8) measured a 24-hour rainfall total of 10.70 inches. However, the vast majority of this rainfall fell within a 6-hour window per MRMS data, which would make this total greater than a 1,000-year rainfall event per NOAA Atlas 14 point precipitation frequ…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS observer (VA-PR-1) measured a 24-hour rainfall total of 6.30 inches. However, the vast majority of this rainfall fell within a 6-hour window per MRMS data, which would make this total between a 50-year and a 100-year rainfall event per NOAA Atlas 14 point precipitation…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A personal weather station (Weather Underground: KVAHILLS12) recorded a 24 hour rainfall amount, ending at 11 am EST on the 28th, of 6.91 inches. This 24-hour total is between a 10-year and a 25-year Average Recurrence Interval event per NOAA Atlas 14 Point Precipitation Frequenc…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A personal weather station (Weather Underground: KVAPATRI8) recorded a 24 hour rainfall amount, ending at 11 am EST on the 28th, of 6.08 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A personal weather station (Weather Underground: KVADOBYN2) recorded a 24 hour rainfall amount, ending at 11 am EST on the 28th, of 5.90 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down multiple trees in the community of Claudville. Damage values are estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew multiple trees down across the southern sections of the community of Stuart, VA and also, tops of trees were blown off and one tree was uprooted three miles west-southwest of Critz, VA. Damage values were estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down along Route 58. Damage values are estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down five trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds near Patrick Springs.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree was blow down by thunderstorm winds near Stuart.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiples trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Little Sycamore Creek was observed overflowing its banks and flowing several inches deep across Pilson Sawmill Road. No damage was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rock Castle Creek was observed overflowing its banks across Lee Elgin Road several inches deep. No damage to the road was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Little Widgeon Creek was observed flowing out of its banks and across Woods Gap Road several inches deep. No damage to the road was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree was downed by thunderstorm winds on the 4600 block of Virginia North Carolina Road.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A personal weather station recorded a 24-hour rainfall total ending 8:00 AM EDT on the 20th of 3.66 inches. Runoff from this location flows into the Smith River.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 | 31 | 0 |
| 2022 | 13 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 0 |
| 2020 | 21 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 0 |
| 2018 | 24 | 0 |
| 2017 | 21 | 0 |
| 2016 | 17 | 1 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 19 | 0 |
| 2013 | 14 | 0 |
| 2012 | 38 | 0 |
| 2011 | 28 | 0 |
| 2010 | 36 | 0 |
| 2009 | 15 | 0 |
| 2008 | 29 | 0 |
| 2007 | 30 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 | 13 | 1 |
| 2004 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 32 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 16 | 0 |
| 1999 | 18 | 2 |
| 1998 | 24 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 16 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
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