Pittsylvania County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Pittsylvania County, VA right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 1,073 alerts that included Pittsylvania County, roughly 107 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (415 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on July 22, 2026. 22 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Pittsylvania County alert history
Alert events that included Pittsylvania County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 415 | 35 | September 21, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 125 | 9 | October 11, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 80 | 0 | June 17, 2025 |
| Flood Watch | 61 | 4 | July 21, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 57 | 13 | September 4, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 44 | 1 | May 12, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 42 | 2 | July 22, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 39 | 3 | July 22, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 32 | 2 | February 5, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 27 | 2 | March 16, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 24 | 1 | April 9, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 24 | 1 | March 16, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 21 | 7 | September 4, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 17 | 1 | April 21, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 15 | 2 | January 30, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 13 | 2 | January 30, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 11 | 0 | November 16, 2025 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 8 | 0 | November 16, 2025 |
| Freeze Watch | 7 | 1 | April 21, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 6 | 2 | February 1, 2026 |
| High Wind Warning | 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 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 1 | 2 | July 4, 2026 |
Tornado history in Pittsylvania County
22 tornadoes have been recorded in Pittsylvania County since 1950, injuring 5 people. That ranks 3 of 133 counties in Virginia. The most recent was on September 27, 2024 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes in Pittsylvania County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 27, 2024 | EF2 | Pittsylvania County | 6.9 mi | 225 yd | 0 | 1 |
| July 12, 1964 | F2 | Pittsylvania County | 4.9 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 25, 1977 | F2 | Pittsylvania County | 3.6 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 20, 1998 | F1 | Henry County | 13 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 28, 2004 | F1 | Pittsylvania County | 12.4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 27, 2024 | EF1 | Pittsylvania County | 0.2 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 27, 2024 | EF2 | Pittsylvania County | 6.9 mi | 225 yd | 0 | 1 |
| April 11, 2024 | EF1 | Pittsylvania County | 0.9 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 |
| November 16, 2011 | EF1 | Pittsylvania County | 2.6 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 |
| October 26, 2010 | EF0 | Pittsylvania County | 5.4 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Pittsylvania County
- Population: 59,410 (2024 estimate)
- State: Virginia
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 051143 (how to use it)