Western Louisa storm history
Storm events recorded in Western Louisa, Virginia between 1950 and 2025.
26
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
0
Deaths
$105K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged heatwave impacted Louisa County over the course of three days from June 23 to 25. Each day, heat indices reached 105 to 115 degrees with most areas peaking around 110 degrees. Daily high temperatures in the upper 90s and dew points in the mid to upper 70s were also co…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged from 6 to 8 inches across western Louisa County. A snowfall total of 7.4 inches was reported 2 miles (N) from Louisa. Snow changed over to a wintry mix with a period of sleet and a prolonged period of freezing rain occurring. Although temperatures…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged from 3 to 6 inches across western Louisa County. A snowfall total of 3 inches was reported in Trevilians before a final round of snow. A snowfall total of 6.5 inches was reported 1 mile (E) from Cuckoo in eastern Louisa County with snowfall totals…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and two inches across the county. Snowfall total of 1.8 inches was reported at (10.4 S) Gordonsville.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall and sleet totals generally ranged between two inches and four inches across the county, along with one tenth of an inch or less of ice from freezing rain. Snowfall total of 2.8 inches was reported at (1 NNW) Louisa. Snowfall total of 2.5 inches was reported at (1 NNE) Zi…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged between nine inches and thirteen inches across the county. Snowfall total of 13.4 inches was reported at (10.4 S) Gordonsville.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Ice accretions between 0.20 inch and 0.30 inch, along with sleet accumulations between 0.5 inch and 1.5 inches were reported. Several trees and power lines were downed, with numerous power outages reported.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.30 inch and 0.50 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged between three inches and five inches across the county. Snowfall total of 4.6 inches was reported at (10.4 S) Gordonsville. Snowfall total of 4.5 inches was reported at (3 N) Waldrop.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged between three inches and four inches across the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged between three inches and five inches across the county. Light icing from freezing rain or drizzle also occurred. Snowfall total of 4.5 inches was reported at (1 NNW) Louisa.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Icing from freezing rain was reported across the county, ranging from a light glaze to up to one tenth of an inch on elevated surfaces. There was also minor snow accumulations.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and three inches across the county. Also, freezing rain produced one tenth of an inch or less of ice. Zion Crossroads (1 NNE) reported 2.4 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged between three inches and five inches across the county. In addition, freezing rain and freezing drizzle produced one tenth of an inch of ice which caused a few power outages. Zion Crossroads (1 NNE) reported 4.1 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged between eight inches and twelve inches across the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals ranged between three inches and five inches across the county. Louisa reported 3.9 inches of snow.
High Wind High Wind
The very strong winds downed trees and caused power outages.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged between two inches and four inches across the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged between one half inch and two inches across the county. Zion Crossroads (1 NNE) reported 1.3 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals were generally between 0.5 inch and 1 inch across the county. Trevilians reported 1 inch of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals were generally between 2 inches and 4 inches across the county. Louisa (2 NNW) reported 3.4 inches of snow.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Freezing temperatures between 25 and 28 degrees occurred. The average duration was around 6 hours. Additional widespread damage to fruit trees and bushes, winter wheat, barley, and hay grass was noted across the county.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Freezing temperatures between 25 and 28 degrees occurred. The average duration was around 6 hours. Additional widespread damage to fruit trees and bushes, winter wheat, barley, and hay grass was noted across the county.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Freezing temperatures between 25 and 28 degrees occurred. The average duration was around 11 hours. Widespread damage to fruit trees and bushes was noted across the county. Winter wheat, barley, and hay grasses were also damaged.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals were generally between 2 inches and 5 inches across the county. Louisa reported 4.5 inches of snow. Louisa Airport (2 SSE) reported 4.0 inches of snow. Freezing rain and freezing drizzle produced one tenth of an inch of ice.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals were generally between 13 inches and 19 inches across the county. Blue Ridge Shores reported 19.5 inches of snow. Louisa reported 18.0 inches of snow. Zion Crossroads (1 NE) reported 14.0 inches of snow.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |