Prince Edward County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Prince Edward County, VA right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 519 alerts that included Prince Edward County, roughly 52 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (92 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on May 27, 2022. 2 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Prince Edward County alert history
Alert events that included Prince Edward County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 92 | 16 | August 14, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 66 | 14 | September 4, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 44 | 4 | July 21, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 44 | 2 | August 3, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 26 | 0 | July 16, 2025 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 25 | 2 | March 9, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 25 | 5 | September 4, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 24 | 1 | March 16, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 23 | 2 | January 31, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 22 | 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 19 | 2 | May 27, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 18 | 2 | April 21, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 18 | 2 | January 31, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 16 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 11 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 10 | 0 | May 27, 2022 |
| Red Flag Warning | 9 | 0 | November 16, 2025 |
| Freeze Watch | 9 | 1 | April 21, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 7 | 0 | November 16, 2025 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 6 | 5 | February 1, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 2 | 1 | July 2, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 2 | 1 | July 2, 2026 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 1 | 0 | February 13, 2021 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 0 | 1 | February 1, 2026 |
Tornado history in Prince Edward County
2 tornadoes have been recorded in Prince Edward County since 1950. That ranks 92 of 133 counties in Virginia. The most recent was on April 27, 2011 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes in Prince Edward County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 13, 1983 | F1 | Prince Edward County | 6 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 27, 2011 | EF1 | Prince Edward County | 5.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2011 | EF1 | Prince Edward County | 5.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| October 13, 1983 | F1 | Prince Edward County | 6 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Prince Edward County
- Population: 22,276 (2024 estimate)
- State: Virginia
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 051147 (how to use it)