Rappahannock County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Rappahannock County, VA right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 898 alerts that included Rappahannock County, roughly 90 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (207 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on July 28, 2026. 4 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Rappahannock County alert history
Alert events that included Rappahannock County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 207 | 34 | September 4, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 108 | 6 | October 11, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 88 | 20 | October 16, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 70 | 4 | October 29, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 57 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 55 | 2 | March 2, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 53 | 0 | July 17, 2025 |
| Frost Advisory | 38 | 6 | November 8, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 38 | 6 | September 3, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 36 | 3 | April 21, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 22 | 3 | April 21, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 20 | 0 | July 16, 2025 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 17 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 16 | 1 | January 25, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 15 | 1 | March 16, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 11 | 0 | November 16, 2025 |
| Red Flag Warning | 11 | 0 | November 16, 2025 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 11 | 7 | February 7, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 7 | 2 | July 4, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 6 | 3 | July 28, 2026 |
| High Wind Warning | 5 | 0 | February 16, 2025 |
| High Wind Watch | 3 | 0 | February 16, 2025 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 2 | 3 | July 4, 2026 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 1 | 0 | January 30, 2019 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 1 | 0 | February 13, 2021 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 0 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
Tornado history in Rappahannock County
4 tornadoes have been recorded in Rappahannock County since 1950. That ranks 75 of 133 counties in Virginia. The most recent was on July 23, 2008 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes in Rappahannock County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 19, 1978 | F2 | Rappahannock County | 0.2 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 14, 1980 | F1 | Rappahannock County | 1 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 30, 2005 | F0 | Rappahannock County | 4 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 23, 2008 | EF0 | Rappahannock County | 1.3 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2008 | EF0 | Rappahannock County | 1.3 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 30, 2005 | F0 | Rappahannock County | 4 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 14, 1980 | F1 | Rappahannock County | 1 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 19, 1978 | F2 | Rappahannock County | 0.2 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Rappahannock County
- Population: 7,479 (2024 estimate)
- State: Virginia
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 051157 (how to use it)