Washington storm history
Storm events recorded in Washington, Virginia between 1950 and 2025.
367
Total events
12
Tornadoes
40
Hail
43
Floods
7
Deaths
$111.1M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Glade Spring Tornado. An NWS storm survey reported an EF3 tornado formed south of Abingdon and tracked northeast to the Glade Spring area then moved into Smyth County Virginia. The 140 mph wind speed associated with the tornado, destroyed a small church as well as producing exten…
Broadcast media personnel reported a pedestrian was struck by a falling tree in the 100 block of West Main street in Abingdon. The victim was a 56 year old at the time of the event. At the time of the event the peak wind gusts were only recorded at 24 mph via the CWOP station 1 m…
Large event that began with roads blocked by flooding. Water quickly began encroaching into low-lying structures and residences especially in and near Damascus during late morning, especially along Laurel Creek, which runs through town. Evacuations and water rescues were underway…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two roads in Abingdon were blocked after severe winds blew down a couple of trees and other debris into the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree limb was ripped from a local tree by marginally severe thunderstorm wind gusts and blocked a lane of traffic outside of Lost Sock Laundry in Glade Springs.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snow fell in Washington County, mainly the night of the 11th into the morning of the 12th, with 1.5 inches of snow recorded in Abingdon, VA. The cooperative observer in Abingdon also recorded 1 inch of snowfall.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Two to three inches of snowfall was measured in Saltville, Virginia, along with Glade Springs, Virginia. Most of the snow was confined to elevated or grassy surfaces, with roads being mostly wet.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snow fell in Washington County, with two inches of snow measured in Abingdon, primarily between noon and 10 PM LST. Only minor road impacts occurred.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public, via social media, reported water over some roadways in Emory, VA. Road names and intersections were uncertain.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding along Woodland Hills Road in Abingdon. Additional pictures received at 11:45 PM EDT via X show water running over neighborhood road, and water pooling in low spots to a depth of several inches, inundating the lower portions of mailbox posts. Standing water was also visib…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Phone call report of Fall Hill Road being completely flooded, causing damage to the road.
Flood Flood
Flooding in front of the pet grooming business near intersection of Preston and Elm. Unknown depth.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Unknown sized hail fell during the storm in addition to the severe wind gusts felling several trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snow was recorded in a few towns in NWS, with a member of the public reporting two inches of snow in Mendota. The CO-OP observer in Memphis measured 1 inch of snow.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Social media picture of flooded homes and impassable roads.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Many reports of flooding issues and road closures in Abingdon.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Light snow fell over Washington County, eventually yielding a report of 4 inches of snow in Glade Spring. A 5 AM LST report from Abingdon reported 1 inch of snow and sleet on the ground with wintry mix falling and highly treacherous roads.
Flood Flood
Flooding of streams including the NF Holston River, impacting some roads.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow up to 2 inches was measured in Bristol at times during the day and night as snow shower bands passed through the city after the initial snowfall in the morning.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A heavy snow event led to widespread reports of heavy snow in Washington County, VA. Four to five inches of snow was measured across Abingdon, 3.5 inches in Bristol, and 7 inches in Emory-Meadowview.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Morning snow over variable terrain across Washington County led to a range of snowfall reports from Abingdon. 1 to 3 inches of snow was measured by both trained spotters and the public across the city, with two distinct bursts of snow occurring during the late morning hours and t…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A light snow fell over Washington County, with local media reporting 0.5 inches of snow in Bristol, VA.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A public report of 4 inches of snow was measured in Glade Spring. Elsewhere in the county, broadcast media reported 1 inch of snow at 1900 feet of elevation in Bristol, 1 inch of snow was reported by a CoCoRaHS station in Abingdon, and 1.5 inches of snow reported by a trained spo…
High Wind High Wind
Numerous trees were felled by severe winds from Helene across Washington County VA, with over 110 reports of fallen trees logged on the 27th alone by the county dispatch. Extremely saturated soils combined with a long duration wind event led to trees easily toppling over, leading…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water topped a couple of bridge surfaces in the Taylors Valley area. Laurel Creek was at the top of its banks in Damascus, and threatening a home.
Flood Flood
Street flooding observed near downtown Abingdon.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees across the county were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Extensive and multiple reports of downed trees and powerlines due to severe thunderstorm winds sweeping across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Three large trees were felled by severe thunderstorm wind gusts within the same neighborhood.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A short swath of severe thunderstorm wind damage occurred in Glade Spring, VA where damage consisted primarily of large tree branches. The most significant damage included a couple of large trees that were also felled by the severe winds.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Wintry mix followed by a lull and ending in a light northwest flow yielded 1.5 inches of snow in Abingdon, Virginia.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow fell primarily during the day and evening hours, with 5.2 inches of snow measured in Bristol by broadcast media, 5 inches of snow reported by trained spotter in Abingdon, and 5.3 inches from a public social media report in Abingdon.
High Wind High Wind
Several reports of trees being blown down by powerful non-thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous reports of trees and powerlines blown down by severe thunderstorm winds across the county.
Flood Flood
Flooding of some roadways around Bristol.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts at a road intersection. Of the trees blown down, one fell and blocked the roadway.
Flood Flood
Multiple roads within Abingdon were closed as pictured on social media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous reports of trees blown down across the county.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
A wind chill of -23 was recorded at the KVJI AWOS in Abingdon.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed trees blocked Wagner Road and Campground Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down in the Glade Spring and Meadowview areas.
Hail Hail
In addition to large hail, several trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | 0 |
| 2024 | 13 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 13 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 1 |
| 2011 | 23 | 4 |
| 2010 | 15 | 0 |
| 2009 | 12 | 1 |
| 2008 | 14 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 24 | 0 |
| 2005 | 11 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 | 20 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 14 | 0 |
| 1995 | 14 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 1 |
| 1974 | 3 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953 | 2 | 2 |