Nelson County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Nelson County, VA right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 764 alerts that included Nelson County, roughly 76 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (176 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on July 22, 2026. 3 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Nelson County alert history
Alert events that included Nelson County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 176 | 18 | September 4, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 98 | 4 | October 11, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 73 | 0 | July 13, 2025 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 66 | 12 | September 4, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 48 | 0 | December 12, 2025 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 46 | 1 | August 28, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 46 | 2 | March 5, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 35 | 3 | October 18, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 25 | 5 | September 3, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 23 | 3 | November 8, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 20 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 19 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 17 | 1 | January 25, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 15 | 3 | April 21, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 12 | 0 | June 8, 2025 |
| Red Flag Warning | 10 | 0 | November 16, 2025 |
| Tornado Warning | 10 | 1 | July 22, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 9 | 0 | November 16, 2025 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 8 | 3 | February 7, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 4 | 1 | July 2, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 2 | 3 | July 4, 2026 |
| High Wind Watch | 1 | 0 | March 2, 2018 |
| High Wind Warning | 1 | 0 | March 2, 2018 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 0 | 1 | January 27, 2026 |
Tornado history in Nelson County
3 tornadoes have been recorded in Nelson County since 1950. That ranks 83 of 133 counties in Virginia. The most recent was on April 19, 2019 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes in Nelson County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 19, 2019 | EF1 | Nelson County | 1.5 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 9, 1995 | F0 | Nelson County | 0.3 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 8, 2008 | EF0 | Nelson County | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 19, 2019 | EF1 | Nelson County | 1.5 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 8, 2008 | EF0 | Nelson County | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 9, 1995 | F0 | Nelson County | 0.3 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Nelson County
- Population: 14,766 (2024 estimate)
- State: Virginia
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 051125 (how to use it)