Campbell County, Virginia
County storm and disaster record · FIPS 51031 · population 55,696 · 503 sq mi
NOAA's Storm Events Database holds 752 records for Campbell County, Virginia from 1950 through June 30, 2026, on 431 days; the most frequent are severe thunderstorm wind events (333 records). The deadliest single record is the September 30, 2022 strong wind, filed for the forecast zone Campbell, which covers the county: 1 death and $40,000 in damage in 2025 dollars. FEMA has issued 24 declarations naming the county since 1969, 22 of them for natural hazards; the latest for a natural hazard was “Severe Winter Storm” on January 23, 2026.
The record, 1950 to 2026
Storm records filed for the county each year (2026 to June 30, 2026). Before 1996 NOAA recorded only tornadoes (from 1950), thunderstorm wind and hail (from 1955).
- recorded, no damage figure
- under $100,000
- $100,000 or more
- $1 million or more
- $10 million or more, or a death
- $100 million or more, or 10 deaths
- a year's colour: its recorded damage or deaths
- a year with a death
- 1955: wind and hail recorded from 1955
- 1996: all 48 event types from 1996
- Storm records
- 752on 431 days, 1950 to June 30, 2026
- Deaths recorded
- 318 injuries
- Damage, 2025 dollars
- $35Mas filed (scale steps before 1993)
- Tornadoes
- 11strongest EF2
- FEMA declarations
- 24latest 2026
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records through June 30, 2026 (file revision 20260918); damage converted to 2025 dollars with the BLS CPI-U. Search the record at NCEI. BLS consumer price index.
What hazards hit Campbell County most?
The most frequent records are severe thunderstorm wind events: 333 since 1958. 53% of its severe thunderstorm wind events since 1958 fell in June and July. The rank column places the county among Virginia's counties by days with a record per 1,000 square miles of land over each hazard's complete period.
| Hazard | Records | Days | First, last | Killed | Injured | Damage | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe thunderstorm wind | 333 | 198 | 1958-2026 | 0 | 3 | $2.9M | 26 of 96 |
| Hail | 126 | 75 | 1965-2024 | 0 | 0 | $19K | 17 of 96 |
| Floods | 110 | 58 | 1996-2025 | 0 | 0 | $4.6M | 43 of 96 |
| Winter storms | 65 | 64 | 1996-2026 | 1 | 0 | $206K | 87 of 96 |
| High wind and dust storms | 33 | 33 | 1996-2025 | 1 | 0 | $1.3M | 36 of 96 |
| Lightning | 22 | 18 | 1996-2024 | 1 | 1 | $649K | 7 of 96 |
| Drought | 19 | 19 | 1998-2026 | 0 | 0 | $12M | 23 of 96 |
| Heavy rain | 19 | 14 | 2000-2024 | 0 | 0 | $5K | 55 of 96 |
| Tornadoes | 11 | 9 | 1984-2019 | 0 | 14 | $13M | 49 of 96 |
| Extreme cold | 10 | 9 | 1996-2022 | 0 | 0 | $23K | 37 of 96 |
| Hurricanes and tropical storms | 3 | 3 | 2003-2020 | 0 | 0 | $167K | 35 of 96 |
| Fog, smoke and funnel clouds | 1 | 1 | 2011-2011 | 0 | 0 | – | 63 of 96 |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (county and forecast-zone records attributed to the county; a zone record shows its own totals on each county it covers). Days: dates with at least one record of the hazard in the county. Ranks: days with a record per 1,000 square miles of land (Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer), since 1950 for tornadoes, 1955 for hail and thunderstorm wind, 1996 for the rest.
How many tornadoes has Campbell County had?
NOAA records 11 tornadoes in Campbell County from 1984 to 2019, the strongest rated EF2, with 0 deaths and 14 injuries recorded in the county. A tornado that crossed a county line is counted in each county it touched, with the length of its path inside the county.
Counted as whole tornadoes rather than county records, the Storm Prediction Center's database holds 11 tornadoes whose track touched Campbell County since 1950 (NOAA's county records number 11, the same count); along their whole tracks they killed 0 people.
| Date | Tornado | Rating | Path | Killed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-15 17:00, as SPC files it | Lynchburg | EF3 | 20.4 mi | 0 |
Map of the strongest tornado tracks in Virginia.
Every tornado record filed for Campbell County (11)
| Date | Place | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-11 | Morris Church, Campbell County | EF1 4.1 mi x 275 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
| 2018-04-15 | Timberlake, Campbell County | EF2 1.1 mi x 100 yd | 0 | 3 | $7.2M |
| 2018-04-15 | Spring Mills, Campbell County | EF1 1.7 mi x 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $118K |
| 2016-02-24 | Mike, Campbell County | EF0 0.43 mi x 125 yd | 0 | 0 | $12K |
| 2009-07-17 | Brookneal, Campbell County | EF0 0.02 mi x 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $28K |
| 2004-09-17 | Concord, Campbell County | F1 3 mi x 75 yd | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2004-09-17 | Rustburg, Campbell County | F1 1.9 mi x 100 yd | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2002-04-28 | Rustburg, Campbell County | F2 5 mi x 100 yd | 0 | 11 | $4.9M |
| 2000-04-17 | Gladys, Campbell County | F0 0.1 mi x 40 yd | 0 | 0 | – |
| 1989-06-21 | Campbell County | F0 0.2 mi x 10 yd | 0 | 0 | – |
| 1984-03-21 | Campbell County | F1 1 mi x 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K step |
A damage figure marked "step" is a record from before 1993: NOAA then filed damage by category, and the figure is the category as entered, in the dollars of that year, not an estimate of the loss.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, tornado records by county (path length in the county, maximum width); ratings as published: F scale before February 1, 2007, EF scale after. Whole-track figures: NOAA Storm Prediction Center tornado database (1950-2025). SPC severe weather database.
When was the last damaging storm in Campbell County?
The most recent record with damage, injuries or deaths is the May 27, 2026 thunderstorm wind.
| Date | Record | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 | DroughtCampbell County and Lynchburg (city) · forecast zone Campbell | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2026-05-27 | Thunderstorm WindLynchburg Airport, Campbell County | 50 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $500 |
| 2026-05-27 | Thunderstorm WindPosm, Campbell County | 50 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| 2026-05-21 | Thunderstorm WindBocock, Campbell County | 50 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $500 |
| 2026-05-21 | Thunderstorm WindLeesville, Campbell County | 50 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $500 |
| 2026-05-01 | DroughtCampbell County and Lynchburg (city) · forecast zone Campbell | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2026-04-21 | DroughtCampbell County and Lynchburg (city) · forecast zone Campbell | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2026-01-24 | Winter StormCampbell County and Lynchburg (city) · forecast zone Campbell | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2026-01-06 | DroughtCampbell County and Lynchburg (city) · forecast zone Campbell | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2025-12-08 | Winter StormCampbell County and Lynchburg (city) · forecast zone Campbell | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2025-12-05 | Heavy SnowCampbell County and Lynchburg (city) · forecast zone Campbell | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2025-07-18 | Thunderstorm WindMike, Campbell County | 55 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $3K |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database; every record of 2025-2026 is listed, earlier ones when they caused deaths, injuries or $250,000 of damage (2025 dollars), and every tornado.
The deadliest and costliest records
| Date | Record | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-30 | Strong WindCampbell County and Lynchburg (city) · forecast zone Campbell Several trees were downed by the non-thunderstorm winds from the remnants of Ian, including in and near Lynchburg and Gladys. Some of the trees fell on homes and apartments in the Lynchburg area, and four families were displaced. Approximately 5,300 residents lost power. One tree fell on a car while it was traveling ... | 46 kt wind | 1 | 0 | $40K |
| 2014-01-05 | Winter WeatherCampbell County and Lynchburg (city) · forecast zone Campbell Kristine D. Kitts, 19, was traveling south along the 5900 block of Boonesboro Road around 7 a.m. when she lost control and ran off the left side of the road, police say. Police say Kitts was driving a 2005 Suzuki Sport Utility Vehicle. The SUV crossed a driveway and went over an embankment before turning over, police ... | 1 | 0 | $10K | |
| 2007-06-09 | LightningGladys, Campbell County A 14 year old boy was killed by a lightning strike while standing in a field as a non-severe thunderstorm moved through the area. | 1 | 0 | – | |
| 2002-04-28 | TornadoRustburg, Campbell County The second tornado continued in Campbell County for about 5 miles before lifting about 5.5 miles west-northwest of Rustburg in Campbell County. This tornado injured 11 people, destroyed 15 homes, three businesses, and a church. The tornado damaged over 200 other homes, six businesses, two churches, 20 recreational ... | F2 5 mi x 100 yd | 0 | 11 | $4.9M |
| 2018-04-15 | TornadoTimberlake, Campbell County This is the first segment of a tornado that touched down just south of Waterlink Road near Timberlake in Campbell County at 6:00 PM EST. The tornado uprooted trees, damaged multiple roofs from homes, damaged several businesses, and flipped several cars. A total of 28 buildings suffered damage, and five of those ... | EF2 1.1 mi x 100 yd | 0 | 3 | $7.2M |
| 2019-05-31 | Thunderstorm WindAltavista, Campbell County Thunderstorm winds blew down a couple of trees in Altavista. The winds also blew down numerous tents and a few portable toilets at a large festival in English Park. Two people suffered minor injuries at the festival. | 55 kt wind | 0 | 2 | $35K |
| 2010-09-22 | Thunderstorm WindLynch Station, Campbell County Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down on a vehicle. One person in the vehicle was injured. Damage values are estimated. | 55 kt wind | 0 | 1 | $22K |
| 1997-07-25 | LightningTimberlake, Campbell County A lightning strike from a thunderstorm on the 25th injured a man in Timberlake. | 0 | 1 | – |
| Date | Record | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-09-01 | DroughtCampbell County and Lynchburg (city) · forecast zone Campbell | 0 | 0 | $11M | |
| 2018-04-15 | TornadoTimberlake, Campbell County | EF2 1.1 mi x 100 yd | 0 | 3 | $7.2M |
| 2002-04-28 | TornadoRustburg, Campbell County | F2 5 mi x 100 yd | 0 | 11 | $4.9M |
| 1996-09-06 | Flash FloodCountywide, Campbell County | 0 | 0 | $3.4M | |
| 1996-09-06 | High WindCampbell County and Lynchburg (city) · forecast zone Campbell | 0 | 0 | $564K | |
| 2018-10-11 | Flash FloodLawyers, Campbell County | 0 | 0 | $430K | |
| 2002-04-28 | Thunderstorm WindRustburg, Campbell County | 0 | 0 | $328K | |
| 2000-07-31 | LightningLeesville, Campbell County | 0 | 0 | $257K |
Before 1993 NOAA filed damage by category, not amount, so the list above starts in 1993. The highest category filed here before then (entered as $250K, in the dollars of the day) holds: March 21, 1984 (tornado, Campbell County).
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: deaths and injuries direct and indirect; damage is property plus crops as estimated by the National Weather Service, converted to 2025 dollars.
Is it getting more frequent?
Records per decade for Campbell County's most frequent hazards. Counts rose everywhere after 1996, when NOAA began recording every event type, so compare decades within a hazard's complete period only (the shaded cells come before it).
| Hazard | 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe thunderstorm wind | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 24 | 55 | 137 | 96 |
| Hail | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 44 | 40 | 11 |
| Floods | – | – | – | – | 18 | 26 | 20 | 46 |
| Winter storms | – | – | – | – | 10 | 23 | 21 | 11 |
| High wind and dust storms | – | – | – | – | 2 | 10 | 12 | 9 |
| Lightning | – | – | – | – | 3 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records per calendar decade; zone records from the CZ_TYPE field (Z).
What time of year?
53% of its severe thunderstorm wind events since 1958 fell in June and July. The two busiest months are in violet.
The values, month by month
Jan 43 · Feb 52 · Mar 33 · Apr 67 · May 92 · Jun 131 · Jul 145 · Aug 74 · Sep 51 · Oct 19 · Nov 20 · Dec 25 (records).
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records by the month they began.
Federal disaster declarations for Campbell County
FEMA's register lists 24 declarations that include Campbell County: 16 major disasters, 8 emergencies and 0 fire management assistance declarations. Most were for hurricane (7) and severe storm (6).
| Declared | Number | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-23 | EM-3631 | Winter Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2025-04-04 | DR-4863 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms and Flooding |
| 2021-05-10 | DR-4602 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storms |
| 2020-04-02 | DR-4512 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020-03-13 | EM-3448 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2018-12-18 | DR-4411 | Hurricane | Tropical Storm Michael |
| 2018-09-11 | EM-3403 | Hurricane | Hurricane Florence |
| 2012-10-29 | EM-3359 | Hurricane | Hurricane Sandy |
| 2012-07-27 | DR-4072 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms and Straight-Line Winds |
| 2005-09-12 | EM-3240 | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| 2003-09-18 | DR-1491 | Hurricane | Hurricane Isabel |
| 2002-05-05 | DR-1411 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding |
| 2000-02-28 | DR-1318 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms |
| 1996-09-06 | DR-1135 | Hurricane | Hurricane Fran and Associated Severe Storm Cond |
| 1996-01-13 | DR-1086 | Snowstorm | Blizzard of 96 (Severe Snow Storm) |
| 1995-07-01 | DR-1059 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms and Flooding |
| 1994-04-11 | DR-1021 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Ice Storm |
| 1994-03-10 | DR-1014 | Snowstorm | Severe Ice Storms, Flooding |
| 1993-03-25 | EM-3112 | Snowstorm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 1985-11-09 | DR-755 | Flood | Severe Storms & Flooding |
| 1977-07-23 | EM-3046 | Drought | Drought |
| 1976-10-15 | EM-3018 | Drought | Drought |
| 1972-06-23 | DR-339 | Flood | Tropical Storm Agnes |
| 1969-08-23 | DR-274 | Hurricane | Severe Storms & Flooding |
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (v2), declarations through October 2, 2026; one declaration is counted once however many areas it names. OpenFEMA dataset page.
How many floods has Campbell County had?
NOAA's Storm Events Database holds 110 flood or flash flood records for Campbell County from 1996 to 2025, on 58 days, with 0 deaths. By flood insurance claims since 1978 (OpenFEMA, as of September 8, 2026), Campbell County ranks 1907th of 2,942 U.S. counties.
| Storm | Began | Records | Deaths in the county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical Storm Michael | 2018-10-11 | 1 | 0 |
| Hurricane Fran | 1996-09-06 | 1 | 0 |
The National Flood Insurance Program has paid $415,000 on 30 claims filed in Campbell County; the most in one year was 5 in 2018. Claims count insured losses only: uninsured flood damage is not in this file.
The values, year by year
1979: 2 · 1987: 1 · 1989: 1 · 1992: 1 · 1995: 1 · 1996: 4 · 2009: 1 · 2010: 1 · 2012: 1 · 2013: 2 · 2014: 1 · 2015: 2 · 2018: 5 · 2019: 1 · 2020: 4 · 2023: 1 · 2025: 1; the other years: 0.
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Claims, as of September 8, 2026; claims by year of loss, payments in the dollars of the year paid. OpenFEMA dataset page.
FEMA's modeled risk for Campbell County
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Campbell County Very Low overall, with an expected annual loss of $9.1 million. These are FEMA's model estimates of future loss from 18 hazards, not a count of what happened; they can differ from the record above.
| Hazard | Risk rating | Expected annual loss | Modeled frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate | $564K | 43 a year (modeled) |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate | $676K | 2.9 a year (modeled) |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low | $626K | once in about 14 years (modeled) |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low | $421K | once in about 646 years (modeled) |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low | $77K | 7.7 a year (modeled) |
| Drought | Relatively Low | $171K | 7.6 modeled event-days a year |
| Riverine Flooding | Relatively Low | $5.8M | 1.8 a year (modeled) |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low | $56K | 1.8 a year (modeled) |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, county table, December 2025 release. FEMA's National Risk Index map.
Counties that share a border with Campbell County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau county adjacency file; NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records since 1950. The Census Bureau's adjacency file.
Next
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