Henry County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Henry County, VA right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 837 alerts that included Henry County, roughly 84 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (259 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on March 16, 2026. 7 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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No warnings, watches or advisories include Henry County at the moment. This page updates automatically when the National Weather Service issues one. Check neighboring Rockingham County, Martinsville city, Stokes County, Franklin County.
Henry County alert history
Alert events that included Henry County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 259 | 27 | September 21, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 111 | 11 | October 11, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 68 | 4 | August 2, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 50 | 12 | September 4, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 44 | 1 | May 12, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 42 | 4 | August 2, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 36 | 2 | March 16, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 35 | 2 | February 5, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 30 | 0 | August 9, 2024 |
| Wind Advisory | 25 | 3 | March 16, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 24 | 2 | May 3, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 20 | 1 | March 16, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 17 | 1 | April 21, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 15 | 2 | January 30, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 14 | 2 | January 30, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 10 | 0 | November 16, 2025 |
| Heat Advisory | 10 | 5 | July 4, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 8 | 1 | April 21, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 7 | 0 | November 16, 2025 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 6 | 2 | February 1, 2026 |
| High Wind Warning | 2 | 0 | February 24, 2019 |
| High Wind Watch | 1 | 0 | March 1, 2018 |
| Tropical Storm Warning | 1 | 0 | October 28, 2020 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 1 | 1 | January 31, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 1 | 0 | June 24, 2025 |
Tornado history in Henry County
7 tornadoes have been recorded in Henry County since 1950, injuring 17 people. That ranks 58 of 133 counties in Virginia. The most recent was on October 26, 2010 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes in Henry County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2004 | F2 | Henry County | 8.8 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 4 |
| August 17, 1994 | F2 | Henry County | 4.3 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 10 |
| July 12, 1964 | F2 | Henry County | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 3 |
| March 20, 1998 | F1 | Henry County | 13 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 10, 1996 | F1 | Henry County | 1.5 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2010 | EF0 | Henry County | 5.4 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 8, 2008 | EF1 | Henry County | 0.9 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 17, 2004 | F2 | Henry County | 8.8 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 4 |
| March 20, 1998 | F1 | Henry County | 13 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 10, 1996 | F1 | Henry County | 1.5 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Henry County
- Population: 49,385 (2024 estimate)
- State: Virginia
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 051089 (how to use it)