National Weather ServiceVirginiaHigh Wind WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
High Wind Warnings in Virginia
The National Weather Service issued 11 high wind warnings for Virginia in 2025 and 10 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 21st most of any state. 2026 through September: 5, 27% below the average of 7 for those months in 2008-2025. Grayson was covered most often (82 times since 2008).
How many high wind warnings does Virginia get?
Every high wind warning that covered part of Virginia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 5 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2008 | 14 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Virginia get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Virginia?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson | 82 | 14 | February 7, 2026 |
| Carroll | 55 | 11 | February 7, 2026 |
| Floyd | 50 | 10 | February 7, 2026 |
| Roanoke | 42 | 8 | February 7, 2026 |
| Bath | 33 | 4 | February 7, 2026 |
| Smyth | 32 | 4 | February 16, 2025 |
| Tazewell | 29 | 4 | February 16, 2025 |
| Alleghany | 28 | 4 | February 7, 2026 |
| Bland | 28 | 3 | February 16, 2025 |
| Washington | 28 | 3 | March 4, 2025 |
| Rockbridge | 27 | 4 | February 7, 2026 |
| Wythe | 27 | 3 | February 16, 2025 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a high wind warning?
A high wind warning means sustained winds of 40 mph or more for an hour or longer, or gusts of 58 mph or more, in most offices; some mountain and coastal offices use higher values. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Virginia.