Amelia County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Amelia County, VA right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 674 alerts that included Amelia County, roughly 67 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (165 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on May 30, 2025. 12 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Amelia County alert history
Alert events that included Amelia County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 165 | 21 | September 4, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 66 | 15 | September 4, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 59 | 4 | November 6, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 50 | 0 | July 16, 2025 |
| Flood Watch | 48 | 4 | July 21, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 33 | 5 | September 4, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 29 | 3 | March 9, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 27 | 1 | March 16, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 26 | 5 | September 23, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 25 | 0 | May 30, 2025 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 25 | 4 | February 22, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 20 | 2 | April 21, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 18 | 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 17 | 2 | January 31, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 16 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 12 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 9 | 0 | November 16, 2025 |
| Freeze Watch | 9 | 1 | April 21, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 7 | 0 | November 16, 2025 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 7 | 6 | February 7, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 3 | 1 | July 2, 2026 |
| High Wind Warning | 1 | 0 | October 11, 2018 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 1 | 1 | July 2, 2026 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 1 | 0 | February 13, 2021 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 0 | 1 | February 1, 2026 |
Tornado history in Amelia County
12 tornadoes have been recorded in Amelia County since 1950, injuring 2 people. That ranks 26 of 133 counties in Virginia. The most recent was on October 11, 2018 (rated EF2).
Strongest tornadoes in Amelia County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 1990 | F3 | Amelia County | 8 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 |
| October 11, 2018 | EF2 | Amelia County | 1.6 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| October 13, 1983 | F1 | Prince Edward County | 6 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 9, 2003 | F1 | Amelia County | 6 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 9, 2003 | F1 | Amelia County | 6 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2018 | EF2 | Amelia County | 1.6 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| January 12, 2018 | EF1 | Amelia County | 0.4 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 10, 2013 | EF0 | Amelia County | 0.1 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 28, 2006 | F1 | Nottoway County | 3.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 17, 2004 | F1 | Amelia County | 1.5 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Amelia County
- Population: 13,716 (2024 estimate)
- State: Virginia
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 051007 (how to use it)