Rappahannock County, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
4
Tornado reports
28
Hail reports
73
Floods since 1996
625
All events
0
Deaths
$4.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Rappahannock 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.
EF0EF1EF2EF3EF4EF5Unrated
Year by year
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down Sperryville Pike.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple large tree limbs snapped and a greenhouse was damaged.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down on US-522 Lee Highway near Shenandoah National Park.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and large tree limbs blew down and minor crop damage was reported southeast of Sperryville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees blew down in Amissville.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree blew down on US-522 Zachary Taylor Highway near Willis Chapel.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees blew down on US-522 Zachary Taylor Highway near Huntly.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were about a dozen calls for trees blown down in Rappahannock County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Coldest apparent temperatures/wind chills overnight into morning hours.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down along US-211 Lee Highway in Sperryville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were three reports of trees blown down in Rappahannock County.
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.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a call for a few trees blown down in Chester Gap.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees blew down along VA-628 Fodderstack Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down near the intersection of US-522 Sperryville Pike and VA-621 Yancy Road.
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.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees blew down along Rudasill Mill Road/Hunters Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees blew down in Rock Mills and Laurel Mills.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees blew down along US-522 Sperryville Pike, including at least one onto a car.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down between Rock Mills and Massanova, including along Rock Mills Road and VA-729 Richmond Road.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 0 |
| 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 | 11 | 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 |
Search your address
See every tornado that passed within 25 miles of a place in Rappahannock County, measured to its path.
We couldn’t get your location. Check that location access is allowed for this site, or type an address.