Rappahannock storm history
Storm events recorded in Rappahannock, Virginia between 1950 and 2025.
612
Total events
4
Tornadoes
28
Hail
72
Floods
0
Deaths
$4.3M
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
A tree blew down on US-522 Lee Highway near Shenandoah National Park.
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Several trees and large tree limbs blew down and minor crop damage was reported southeast of Sperryville.
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Two trees blew down in Amissville.
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Several trees blew down in Sperryville, including near the intersection of US-522 Sperryville Pike and VA-231 F.T. Valley Road.
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A large tree blew down on US-522 Zachary Taylor Highway near Willis Chapel.
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Two trees blew down on US-522 Zachary Taylor Highway near Huntly.
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There were about a dozen calls for trees blown down in Rappahannock County.
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Trees blew down around Jenkins Lane and VA-231 F.T. Valley Road.
Flood Flood
The Sycamore Ridge Road Bridge over Piney River was destroyed due to flooding.
Flood Flood
The Laurel Mills Road Bridge over Battle Run was closed due to flooding.
Flood Flood
The Whorton Hollow Road Bridge over the Thornton River was closed due to flooding.
Flood Flood
Multiple roads closed due to high water near the Thornton River and adjoining streams. A couple roads closed include Laurel Mills Road near Battle Run and Whorton Hollow Road.
Flood Flood
The Sycamore Ridge Road bridge over Piney River was destroyed due to flooding.
Flood Flood
The Riley Bridge over Hittles Mill Stream near Riley Hollow Road and Dearing Road was closed due to flooding.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
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Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Coldest apparent temperatures/wind chills overnight into morning hours.
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down along US-211 Lee Highway in Sperryville.
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There were three reports of trees blown down in Rappahannock County.
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Rappahannock County 911 Call Center reported a few trees blown down in the eastern part of the county, including along VA-637 South Poes Road and VA-729 Richmond Road.
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Rappahannock County 911 Call Center reported a few trees down in the southern part of the county, including along US-522 Sperryville Pike and VA-231 F T Valley Road.
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There were multiple reports of trees blown down throughout Rappahannock County.
High Wind High Wind
A mesonet 1 mile east of Woodville, VA measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph at 1320 LST (220 PM EDT). Also, trained spotters reported that several roads in Sperryville were blocked by downed trees.
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There was a call for a few trees blown down in Chester Gap.
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Several trees blew down along VA-628 Fodderstack Road.
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Trees blew down near the intersection of US-522 Sperryville Pike and VA-621 Yancy Road.
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Trees blew down near the intersection of VA-729 Richmond Road and Campground Lane. Trees blew down near the intersection of VA-642 View Town Road and Barn View Lane. Trees blew down near the intersection of VA-646 Dodson Road and Starwood Drive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rudasill Mill Road was closed due to flowing water over the roadway in several locations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires blew down along US-522 Zachary Taylor Highway near Ben Venue Road. Multiple other trees blew down in Flint Hill along US-522 Zachary Taylor Highway and VA-628 Fodderstack Road.
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Multiple trees blew down along Rudasill Mill Road/Hunters Road.
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Several trees blew down in Rock Mills and Laurel Mills.
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Numerous trees blew down along US-522 Sperryville Pike, including at least one onto a car.
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Trees blew down between Rock Mills and Massanova, including along Rock Mills Road and VA-729 Richmond Road.
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Tree damage was reported near Sperryville, including in the unit block of VA-651 Atkins Road.
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Tree damage was reported north of Slate Mills, including near the intersection of US-522 Sperryville Pike and Kidwell Lane.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported northwest of Amissville.
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Several trees and branches blew down on Blossom Lake Lane near Laurel Hill Lane. Multiple trees blew down on Aaron Mountain Road.
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Several trees blew down on VA-626 Long Mountain Road/Tiger Valley Road.
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Tree damage was reported in Viewtown, including a tree that blew down along Viewtown Road.
High Wind High Wind
A mesonet station at Boston, VA measured a peak gradient wind gust of 59 mph at 2016LST.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 0 |
| 2022 | 25 | 0 |
| 2021 | 25 | 0 |
| 2020 | 24 | 0 |
| 2019 | 36 | 0 |
| 2018 | 35 | 0 |
| 2017 | 11 | 0 |
| 2016 | 18 | 0 |
| 2015 | 19 | 0 |
| 2014 | 31 | 0 |
| 2013 | 25 | 0 |
| 2012 | 27 | 0 |
| 2011 | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 15 | 1 |
| 2007 | 24 | 0 |
| 2006 | 17 | 0 |
| 2005 | 15 | 1 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 | 20 | 0 |
| 2002 | 26 | 0 |
| 2001 | 16 | 0 |
| 2000 | 32 | 0 |
| 1999 | 18 | 0 |
| 1998 | 22 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 21 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |