Waynesboro (c) County, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1980 and 2025, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
1
Tornado reports
6
Hail reports
17
Floods since 1996
52
All events
3
Deaths
$338K
Property damage
Tornado paths in Waynesboro (c) County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 1 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.
Child and adult swept into Rockfish Run from the Kirby Street Bridge.
48 year old woman killed by falling tree
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees, branches, and wires blew down in the City of Waynesboro.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires blew down in the 700 block of Maple Avenue, and near the intersection of South Ellison Lane and US-340 Rosser Avenue.
Flood Flood
The South River near Dooms, VA reached minor flood stage of 11 feet. The water level crested at 11.63 feet at 4:30 AM EST on the 30th. Agricultural flooding occurred near the river. Flooding also occurred in the city of Waynesboro to the south.
Flood Flood
The water level along the South River at Dooms rose above the flood stage of 11 feet, cresting at 12.82 feet around midnight on the 28th. Agircultural flooding occurred near the river and flooding was also occurring in the city o Waynesboro and to the south.
Flood Flood
The South River at Waynesboro rose above flood stage on the 27th, cresting at 12.2 feet at 6:15 PM EST on the 27th. Significant portions of downtown Waynesboro were flooded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large trees blew down in the City of Waynesboro.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were several reports of trees blown down in and around the City of Waynesboro.
Hail Hail
Two-inch diameter hail was reported in the 400 block of Raleigh Court.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage was reported in the City of Waynesboro, including a tree that blew down onto power lines causing a small fire near the intersection of Reservoir Street and Fifth Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down on 5th Street near US-340 North Delphine Avenue.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The National Weather Service conducted a field survey of damage that occurred with storms that passed through Fishersville in Augusta County, Virginia and the City of Waynesboro on Tuesday afternoon April 26, 2022. The NWS storm survey team determined that a EF-1 tornado occurred…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and wires blew down near Pine Avenue; one tree blew down onto a shed.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported in the northeastern part of the City of Waynesboro.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down blocking the roadway at the intersection of Rosser Avenue and South Ellison Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Red Top Orchard Road between Harvard Road and Apple Tree Lane.
Flood Flood
Flooding on Main Street in Waynesboro near Wayne Avenue forced a road closure.
Flood Flood
Road closure due to high water at Market Avenue and 12th Street in Waynesboro.
Flood Flood
Flooding on W 12th Street near Linden Avenue forced a road closure.
Flood Flood
The stream gauge on South River at Dooms exceeded the 11 foot flood stage and peaked at 11.23 feet at 10:15 EST. At this level, agricultural flooding was occurring near the river. Livestock should have been moved to higher ground. Flooding was also occurring in the City of Waynes…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple reports of trees down around the city. Reported by WBE07.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Kirby Avenue and A Street were closed due to flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was reported down on a vehicle. Another large tree was reported down near the vehicle.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were parking lots and yards flooded by flowing water off Bookerdale Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Fallen trees damaged 10 apartments in the 800 Block of Lyndhurst Road in Waynesboro.
Flood Flood
Several streets, including Kirby Avenue, were closed due to high water in Waynesboro. A cooperative observer on the east side of the city reported 2.85 inches of rain.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was reported near Waynesboro.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown onto a house along Chesnut Avenue.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
An alley behind King Avenue was flooded. There was also a flooded section of 13th Street between Magnolia and Linden Avenues.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads flooded.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail reported by trained spotter.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Limbs and power lines down in the northern half of the City.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Seven trees were downed onto property along Cattle Scales Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and 15 power lines were downed.
Hail Hail
Dime to quarter sized hail fell.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Roadway flooding was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power line was downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Small streams out of banks, Kirby Avenue and A Street flooded
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines downed
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Saturated soil allowed trees and power lines to topple
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
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