Montgomery County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Montgomery County, VA right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 819 alerts that included Montgomery County, roughly 82 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (150 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on August 31, 2021. 5 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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No warnings, watches or advisories include Montgomery County at the moment. This page updates automatically when the National Weather Service issues one. Check neighboring Radford city, Pulaski County, Floyd County, Giles County.
Montgomery County alert history
Alert events that included Montgomery County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 150 | 13 | September 21, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 121 | 4 | March 16, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 114 | 4 | October 11, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 73 | 4 | August 11, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 59 | 1 | January 26, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 49 | 0 | February 16, 2025 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 49 | 4 | October 29, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 34 | 10 | September 4, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 31 | 0 | September 27, 2025 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 27 | 3 | February 7, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 18 | 2 | January 30, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 17 | 2 | January 30, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 16 | 0 | October 11, 2024 |
| Freeze Warning | 13 | 3 | October 18, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 11 | 0 | May 30, 2025 |
| Freeze Watch | 9 | 1 | April 21, 2026 |
| High Wind Warning | 7 | 0 | February 16, 2025 |
| High Wind Watch | 6 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 4 | 2 | January 31, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 4 | 0 | August 31, 2021 |
| Red Flag Warning | 3 | 0 | November 16, 2025 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 2 | 0 | November 16, 2025 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 1 | 2 | January 31, 2026 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 1 | 0 | January 3, 2025 |
Tornado history in Montgomery County
5 tornadoes have been recorded in Montgomery County since 1950. That ranks 66 of 133 counties in Virginia. The most recent was on August 31, 2021 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes in Montgomery County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2021 | EF1 | Montgomery County | 1.9 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| October 23, 2017 | EF1 | Montgomery County | 1.7 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 30, 1987 | F1 | Montgomery County | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 31, 2021 | EF1 | Montgomery County | 0.2 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 11, 1998 | F0 | Montgomery County | 0.1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2021 | EF1 | Montgomery County | 0.2 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 31, 2021 | EF1 | Montgomery County | 1.9 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| October 23, 2017 | EF1 | Montgomery County | 1.7 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 11, 1998 | F0 | Montgomery County | 0.1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 30, 1987 | F1 | Montgomery County | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Montgomery County
- Population: 98,998 (2024 estimate)
- State: Virginia
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 051121 (how to use it)