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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.

April 14, 1980 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Tornado F1 Tornado$2.5M damage
December 5, 2025 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Winter Weather Winter Weather
December 2, 2025 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Winter Weather Winter Weather
September 6, 2025 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down on US-522 Lee Highway near Shenandoah National Park.
September 6, 2025 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and large tree limbs blew down and minor crop damage was reported southeast of Sperryville.
September 6, 2025 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees blew down in Amissville.
July 26, 2025 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees blew down in Sperryville, including near the intersection of US-522 Sperryville Pike and VA-231 F.T. Valley Road.
July 16, 2025 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree blew down on US-522 Zachary Taylor Highway near Willis Chapel.
July 16, 2025 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees blew down on US-522 Zachary Taylor Highway near Huntly.
June 19, 2025 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were about a dozen calls for trees blown down in Rappahannock County.
May 30, 2025 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down around Jenkins Lane and VA-231 F.T. Valley Road.
May 14, 2025 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Flood Flood
The Sycamore Ridge Road Bridge over Piney River was destroyed due to flooding.
May 14, 2025 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Flood Flood
The Laurel Mills Road Bridge over Battle Run was closed due to flooding.
May 14, 2025 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Flood Flood
The Whorton Hollow Road Bridge over the Thornton River was closed due to flooding.
May 13, 2025 · Rappahannock, Virginia
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.
May 13, 2025 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Flood Flood
The Sycamore Ridge Road bridge over Piney River was destroyed due to flooding.
May 13, 2025 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Flood Flood
The Riley Bridge over Hittles Mill Stream near Riley Hollow Road and Dearing Road was closed due to flooding.
February 11, 2025 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Winter Storm Winter Storm
February 8, 2025 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Winter Weather Winter Weather
February 5, 2025 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Winter Weather Winter Weather
January 20, 2025 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Coldest apparent temperatures/wind chills overnight into morning hours.
January 5, 2025 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Winter Storm Winter Storm
December 24, 2024 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Winter Weather Winter Weather
August 3, 2024 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down along US-211 Lee Highway in Sperryville.
July 17, 2024 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were three reports of trees blown down in Rappahannock County.
July 15, 2024 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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.
July 15, 2024 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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.
May 26, 2024 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were multiple reports of trees blown down throughout Rappahannock County.
March 20, 2024 · Rappahannock, Virginia
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.
February 16, 2024 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Winter Weather Winter Weather
January 19, 2024 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Winter Weather Winter Weather
January 15, 2024 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Winter Storm Winter Storm
January 6, 2024 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Winter Weather Winter Weather
September 7, 2023 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a call for a few trees blown down in Chester Gap.
August 7, 2023 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees blew down along VA-628 Fodderstack Road.
August 7, 2023 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down near the intersection of US-522 Sperryville Pike and VA-621 Yancy Road.
August 7, 2023 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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.
July 28, 2023 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rudasill Mill Road was closed due to flowing water over the roadway in several locations.
July 28, 2023 · Rappahannock, Virginia
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.
July 28, 2023 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees blew down along Rudasill Mill Road/Hunters Road.
July 28, 2023 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees blew down in Rock Mills and Laurel Mills.
July 28, 2023 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees blew down along US-522 Sperryville Pike, including at least one onto a car.
July 28, 2023 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down between Rock Mills and Massanova, including along Rock Mills Road and VA-729 Richmond Road.
July 25, 2023 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage was reported near Sperryville, including in the unit block of VA-651 Atkins Road.
July 25, 2023 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage was reported north of Slate Mills, including near the intersection of US-522 Sperryville Pike and Kidwell Lane.
June 19, 2023 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported northwest of Amissville.
June 19, 2023 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and branches blew down on Blossom Lake Lane near Laurel Hill Lane. Multiple trees blew down on Aaron Mountain Road.
June 19, 2023 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees blew down on VA-626 Long Mountain Road/Tiger Valley Road.
April 22, 2023 · Rappahannock, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage was reported in Viewtown, including a tree that blew down along Viewtown Road.
April 1, 2023 · Rappahannock, Virginia
High Wind High Wind
A mesonet station at Boston, VA measured a peak gradient wind gust of 59 mph at 2016LST.

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
2025210
2024110
2023170
2022250
2021250
2020240
2019360
2018350
2017110
2016180
2015190
2014310
2013250
2012270
2011110
2010110
200980
2008151
2007240
2006170
2005151
2004100
2003200
2002260
2001160
2000320
1999180
1998220
199750
1996210
199520
199410
199310
199220
198910
198820
198011
197811
197710
197510
196810
195710
195610