Rockbridge County, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1958 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
3
Tornado reports
65
Hail reports
74
Floods since 1996
514
All events
0
Deaths
$9.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Rockbridge County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 3 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.
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought conditions improved to Severe Drought conditions in Rockbridge county through late June. Drought conditions lingered; however, after the previous several months of March, April, and May recorded precipitation totals of 6.00-8.00 inches, which ended up being 50 to …
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought conditions expanded into Rockbridge 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 50 to 75 percent of normal for that period. These dry conditions combined with…
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions continued Rockbridge county in late April after the previous several months of January, February, and March recorded precipitation totals of 6.00-8.00 inches, which ended up being 50 to 75 percent of normal for that period. These dry conditions combined …
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A wintry mix occurred with reports of up to 6.8 inches of snow and up to 0.10 inches of freezing rain. Key Impacts: traffic accidents.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions were introduced to Rockbridge 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 50 to 75 percent of normal for that period. These dry conditions combined…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread snowfall occurred across the county during the morning hours through the late evening of the 8th. Snowfall amounts totaled 4.3 inches in and around the Vesuvius region. Key Impacts: Hazardous travel.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed around thirty trees within the 800 block of Mt. Atlas Road. Damage values are estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down two trees near a hotel along the 400 block of East Nelson Street.
Flood Flood
Moores Creek was observed flowing out of its banks near the 2200 block of Raphine Road, with runoff up to three inches deep flowing across the roadway. This was due to runoff from around 1.5 inches of rain that fell at rates of 3 inches per hour. No damage was reported to the roa…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Rockbridge County 911 Call Center reported that Sycamore Valley Drive is flooded near the creek. No damage was reported to the road, which was open to traffic after the flooding receded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 911 Call Center in Rockbridge County reported that near the intersection of Chestnut Grove Trail and Hackens Road near the adjacent creek is flooded, with debris in the roadway. The damage estimate is the cost of removing debris from the road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Runoff from intense rainfall caused Kerrs Creek near Lexington, VA (KCKV2) to rise 6.75 feet in 45 minutes to a crest at 9.56 feet at 9:00 pm EST above the minor flood stage of 8 feet. The 911 Call Center in Rockbridge County, VA reported three water rescues along Kerrs Creek bet…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A personal weather station (Weather Underground: KVAROCKB10) recorded a 2-hour rainfall amount of 4.13 inches. This amount is between a 500-year and a 1,000-year Average Recurrence Interval event per NOAA Atlas 14 Point Precipitation Frequency estimates for a 2-hour total. Storm …
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High Wind High Wind
Numerous trees and a few power lines were blown down by non-thunderstorm winds around Rockbridge County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between 5 and 13 inches of snow fell across Rockbridge County from February 11 through February 12. Over 300 customers had lost power by 9 PM on February 13. Key Impacts: power outages, downed trees, road closures.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Around two to over four inches of snow fell in Rockbridge County from January 5th through January 6th, with the highest report of 4.3 inches in Vesuvius. Up to one-quarter of an inch of ice accumulation was also reported near Vesuvius. By the morning of January 6th, over 1,300 cu…
High Wind High Wind
Between 60 and 70 trees were downed by high winds associated with the remnants of Hurricane Helene, especially in the Natural Bridge and Glasgow areas. The central and the southern portions of the county were the hardest hit. By 5 PM EDT Friday, over 1,500 customers were without …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of Jacktown Road and Solitude Trail. Damage values are estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew one tree down along the 1600 block of West Midland Trail. Damage values are estimated.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong winds downed several tree across Rockbridge county. Damage values are estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down within the 2400 block of Old Buena Vista Road. Damage values are estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down near the intersection of Turnpike Road and Sugar Creek Road. Damage values are estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew two trees down within the 500 block of Decatur Road. Damage values are estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Within three to four distinct locations along approximately a three-quarter mile stretch of Bird Forest Road, thunderstorm winds downed huge trees, exposing root balls. Additionally, smaller trees were snapped about ten feet off the ground. Damage values are estimated.
Drought Drought
The remnants of Hurricane Debby brought rainfall totals to Rockbridge County of 2.5 to locally 4 inches, in addition to the 0.75 to 2.25 inches that fell earlier in August prior to Debby's arrival. This rainfall resulted in significant short-term improvement to both soil moisture…
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions spread west during the early half of July, eventually including all of Rockbridge County by July 16th. On July 16th, the previous 30 days of precipitation were observed to be between 1.00 and 1.50 inches with locally higher amounts, or between 20 and 35 …
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions were declared for far eastern Rockbridge County in late June after the previous 30 days of precipitation were between 1 and 2 inches, or between 20 and 30 percent of normal. NASA SPoRT LIS data estimated that average soil moisture in the top 100 cm of so…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power lines were downed by thunderstorm winds northeast of Glasgow, and along Pocahontas Street in Glasgow. Numerous trees were also downed by thunderstorm winds at a campground along James River Road, which trapped several campers.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed several trees and power lines along Shadow Ridge Lane near Route 11 in Raphine.
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Thunderstorm winds downed three trees in the Natural Bridge area. Damage values are estimated.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of quarters fell along the 700 block of Sterrett Road in Fairfield.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall accumulations ranged from three to four inches across Rockbridge county, including a report of 3.8 inches was measured in Fairfield. Key impacts: traffic delays and accidents.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in place at the beginning of the month improved on December 12th due to the passage of two low pressure systems crossing the lower Mid-Atlantic during the period of December 3rd to the 10th. These systems brought rainfall amounts ranging from two to three inche…
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions persisted across Rockbridge County in November, with Exceptional Drought declared for the northern half of the county on November 7th. This occurred given precipitation from the beginning of October through mid-November was between 25 percent and 10 perc…
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions were declared for most of Rockbridge County in October after another month of precipitation that was significantly below normal. The Cooperative Weather Observer at the Buena Vista (BUVV2) measured 1.01 inches of rainfall for the month, about 31 percent …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Five large trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds on Long Hallow Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down between 10 and 15 trees in Lexington. A church and three homes were also damaged by the winds. One of the homes is no longer habitable.
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A couple of trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.
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Two trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.
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A couple of trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds along Lee Highway.
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A few trees were downed by thunderstorm winds between Timber Ridge Road and Mackeys Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple trees downed by thunderstorm winds on Jacktown Road and Edgars Way.
Hail Hail
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 16 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 | 24 | 1 |
| 2021 | 14 | 0 |
| 2020 | 16 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 0 |
| 2018 | 19 | 0 |
| 2017 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 | 18 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 | 18 | 0 |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 | 18 | 0 |
| 2011 | 21 | 1 |
| 2010 | 35 | 0 |
| 2009 | 16 | 0 |
| 2008 | 14 | 0 |
| 2007 | 24 | 0 |
| 2006 | 19 | 0 |
| 2005 | 14 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 | 22 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 23 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 21 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 22 | 0 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
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