Warren 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
33
Hail reports
115
Floods since 1996
696
All events
1
Deaths
$52.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Warren 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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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
Numerous trees blew down in Front Royal.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were down around the 800 block of Downing Farm Road.
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A snow squall produced a quick coating to inch of snow. Visibilities were below one quarter of a mile and winds gusted to 30 mph.
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Flood Flood
Water around 1 to 2 feet deep along US 340 just south of Bentonville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Gooney Run reported to be flowing well out of its banks surrounding houses on Browntown Road. Basements flooded. Pets trapped.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Luray Avenue around Eastham Park was closed due to at least six inches of flowing water over the roadway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
At least 6 inches of water was flowing across East 8th St near the intersection of North Commerce Street. A vehicle was disabled.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Stonewall Jackson Highway was closed around Rocky Hollow Road due to flowing water around six inches in depth.
Flood Flood
North Royal Avenue around Knotty Pine was closed due to high water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees blew down near Bentonville.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The AWOS at Front Royal Warren County Airport, KFRR, observed a peak heat index of 105F.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The AWOS at Front Royal Warren County Airport, KFRR, observed a peak heat index of 105F.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous streets were closed due to high water in Front Royal.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees blew down in the 600 block of Luke Road, and on westbound I-66 near mile marker 6.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down near the intersection of Dismal Hollow Road and Happy Creek Road, and at the nearby firehouse.
Flood Flood
Happy Creek was out of its banks onto US-522 North Commerce Avenue. Road was closed.
Hail Hail
Half dollar size hail was reported near Blue Mountain.
High Wind High Wind
A mesonet 2 miles SW of Linden, VA measured a peak wind gust of 64 mph at 1505 LST.
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Coldest apparent temperatures/wind chills overnight into morning hours.
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Snow squall with rapid drop is visibility below one quarter of a mile, winds greater than 25 mph, and quick accumulation of snow on roadways.
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Snow squall with rapid drop is visibility below one quarter of a mile, winds greater than 25 mph, and quick accumulation of snow on roadways.
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Flood Flood
A river gauge located on the Shenandoah River at Front Royal reach minor flood stage (12ft) with crest of 12.35 feet. At 12 feet, backwater flooding begins to creep up Luray Avenue toward the railroad trestle. A riverside parking area at the end of Luray Avenue is flooded.
Flood Flood
Warren County Fire reported there was significant flooding along Happy Creek Road in Front Royal that resulted in multiple evacuations.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Howellsville Road was closed due to high water in multiple spots.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Strasburg Road was closed due to flash flooding in the 6100 block. There were reports of water into houses.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The road was closed due to high water at the intersection of Fort Valley Road and Strasburg Road.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The AWOS at Front Royal-Warren County Airport (KFRR) measured a peak heat index value of 106, with a high temperature of 102F. Several mesonets in the county measured peak heat indices around 105.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The AWOS at Front Royal-Warren County Airport (KFRR) measured a peak heat index value of 104, with a high temperature of 100F. Several mesonets in the county measured peak heat indices around 105.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 | 27 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 25 | 0 |
| 2021 | 27 | 0 |
| 2020 | 21 | 0 |
| 2019 | 44 | 0 |
| 2018 | 38 | 0 |
| 2017 | 11 | 0 |
| 2016 | 31 | 0 |
| 2015 | 40 | 0 |
| 2014 | 36 | 0 |
| 2013 | 24 | 0 |
| 2012 | 19 | 0 |
| 2011 | 25 | 0 |
| 2010 | 17 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 21 | 0 |
| 2007 | 21 | 0 |
| 2006 | 14 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 1 |
| 2003 | 28 | 0 |
| 2002 | 22 | 0 |
| 2001 | 19 | 1 |
| 2000 | 33 | 0 |
| 1999 | 22 | 0 |
| 1998 | 23 | 0 |
| 1997 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 17 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 2 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
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