Prince Edward 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.
2
Tornado reports
35
Hail reports
27
Floods since 1996
391
All events
0
Deaths
$1.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Prince Edward County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 2 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was reported at the intersection of US-360 and Cheatham Road in Prince Edward County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down onto US-360 near Virso Rd in Prince Edward County. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wires were down on US-360 just south of Burkeville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down along Cork Road in the vicinity of Darlington Heights Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 911 call center reported flooding on Love Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down near Prospect.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees fell down in Farmville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on Worsham Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 911 call center relayed multiple reports of flooding in downtown Farmville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A utility company reported storm damage in portions of Farmville. The damage led to power outages.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A utility company reported power outages caused by storm damage.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged heatwave impacted Prince Edward 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 …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on Old Ridge Road in Farmville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on Monroe Church Rd.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported across Poorhouse Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported by the public in Kingsville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on Worsham Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down on Venable Street in Farmville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wires fell down on Busch River Drive near Farmville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down on Poorhouse Road near Rice, VA.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down on Price Drive in Farmville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees fell down on Green Bay Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down on Hubbard Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down on Aspen Hill Road in Rice.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down on Monroe Church Road in Rice.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down on Miller Lake Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down on Green Bay Road in Green Bay, VA.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Extensive, yet localized, damage was reported in Rice with multiple trees snapped and blown over. At least ten large trees were reported to have been snapped or blown over including a 30 foot tall red oak which was snapped above the trunk. Additionally, the fallen trees crushed t…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported two trees down on West Third Street near the intersection with Sheppards Road in Farmville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree down near the intersection of Prince Edward Highway and Rices Depot Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree down on Prince Edward Highway east of Pamplin.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree down on River Road in Farmville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported on Sulphur Spring Road in Prospect.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
The 911 Call Center reported several trees and one set of power lines down across Prince Edward County due to the strong winds through the day, both ahead of and behind a cold front, on top of the saturated soil. No wind observations were reported in Prince Edward County, however…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged from 3 to 4 inches across Prince Edward County. A snowfall total of 4 inches was reported 1 mile (NNE) from Farmville. Snow changed over to a wintry mix with a period of sleet and a prolonged period of freezing rain occurring. Total ice accretion …
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from 3 to 5 inches across Prince Edward county. Multiple reports of 5 inches were received including from 1 ENE of Farmville and 1 NW of Scholfield Virginia.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A rainfall total of 6.92 inches was reported near (2.4 SE) Farmville. Several reports of 2.5 to 3 inches were noted around Farmville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Low water crossing was impassable on Moore Road near Spring Creek.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Road was washed out on Sulphur Spring Road south of Prospect.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Swift water rescue was reported on Route 608 just east of Elam by Plum Creek. Water was almost to the top of the car.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Storm total rainfall of 7.50 inches was reported.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Storm total rainfall of 9.61 inches was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Virginia Department of Transportation reported a road was closed due to flooding near the intersection of Abilene Road and Farmville Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Virginia Department of Transportation reported Route 651 was closed due to high water at Plum Creek Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Virginia Department of Transportation reported that Hixburg Road was closed due to high water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed along Back Hampden Sydney Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in Pamplin.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree was downed near the intersection of Farmville Road and Worsham Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed at Millbank Road and Heights School Road.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 | 29 | 0 |
| 2024 | 29 | 0 |
| 2023 | 25 | 0 |
| 2022 | 23 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 17 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 18 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 0 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 15 | 1 |
| 2010 | 13 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 12 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 16 | 0 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
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