Cumberland County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Cumberland County, VA right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 568 alerts that included Cumberland County, roughly 57 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (132 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on June 12, 2022. 3 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Cumberland County alert history
Alert events that included Cumberland County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 132 | 26 | September 4, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 65 | 14 | September 4, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 46 | 4 | July 21, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 40 | 1 | September 13, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 40 | 0 | July 16, 2025 |
| Heat Advisory | 28 | 5 | September 4, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 25 | 1 | March 16, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 24 | 2 | March 9, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 22 | 2 | January 31, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 20 | 2 | April 21, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 19 | 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 17 | 4 | September 23, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 16 | 2 | January 31, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 16 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 10 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 9 | 0 | November 16, 2025 |
| Freeze Watch | 9 | 2 | April 21, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 9 | 0 | June 12, 2022 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 8 | 0 | November 16, 2025 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 8 | 6 | February 7, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 2 | 1 | July 2, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 2 | 1 | July 2, 2026 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 1 | 0 | February 13, 2021 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 0 | 1 | February 1, 2026 |
Tornado history in Cumberland County
3 tornadoes have been recorded in Cumberland County since 1950. That ranks 83 of 133 counties in Virginia. The most recent was on April 27, 2011 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes in Cumberland County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2011 | EF1 | Prince Edward County | 5.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 12, 1977 | F1 | Cumberland County | 1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 27, 1994 | F0 | Cumberland County | 0.7 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2011 | EF1 | Prince Edward County | 5.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 27, 1994 | F0 | Cumberland County | 0.7 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 12, 1977 | F1 | Cumberland County | 1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Cumberland County
- Population: 10,062 (2024 estimate)
- State: Virginia
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 051049 (how to use it)