Middlesex County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Middlesex County, VA right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 718 alerts that included Middlesex County, roughly 72 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (131 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on June 8, 2025. 11 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Middlesex County alert history
Alert events that included Middlesex County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 131 | 20 | August 10, 2026 |
| Coastal Flood Advisory | 102 | 4 | October 19, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 56 | 14 | September 4, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 54 | 5 | September 22, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 52 | 4 | July 21, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 49 | 7 | September 4, 2026 |
| Coastal Flood Warning | 28 | 1 | September 22, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 27 | 2 | February 7, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 26 | 3 | March 9, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 22 | 4 | February 23, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 21 | 1 | March 16, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 21 | 0 | June 8, 2025 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 16 | 4 | September 22, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 14 | 2 | November 14, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 11 | 0 | November 11, 2025 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 11 | 3 | February 22, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 10 | 7 | February 7, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 9 | 3 | February 22, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 9 | 0 | July 12, 2024 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 8 | 1 | July 2, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 7 | 0 | November 11, 2025 |
| Red Flag Warning | 7 | 0 | November 16, 2025 |
| Tropical Storm Warning | 6 | 0 | September 21, 2023 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 6 | 0 | November 16, 2025 |
| Tropical Storm Watch | 5 | 0 | July 7, 2021 |
| High Wind Warning | 4 | 0 | February 16, 2025 |
| High Wind Watch | 2 | 0 | January 9, 2024 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 2 | 1 | July 2, 2026 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 1 | 0 | February 13, 2021 |
| Storm Surge Warning | 1 | 0 | September 21, 2023 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 0 | 1 | February 1, 2026 |
Tornado history in Middlesex County
11 tornadoes have been recorded in Middlesex County since 1950. That ranks 30 of 133 counties in Virginia. The most recent was on November 9, 2025 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes in Middlesex County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 6, 1993 | F3 | Middlesex County | 2.9 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 16, 2011 | EF2 | Middlesex County | 2.8 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 11, 1981 | F2 | Middlesex County | 0.2 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 |
| February 24, 2016 | EF1 | Middlesex County | 6.1 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| February 24, 2016 | EF1 | Middlesex County | 4 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 9, 2025 | EF0 | Middlesex County | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| October 11, 2018 | EF0 | Middlesex County | 0.3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| February 24, 2016 | EF1 | Middlesex County | 4 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| February 24, 2016 | EF1 | Middlesex County | 6.1 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 16, 2011 | EF2 | Middlesex County | 2.8 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Middlesex County
- Population: 10,949 (2024 estimate)
- State: Virginia
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 051119 (how to use it)