United StatesVirginiaNWS, FEMA, USGSArchive to October 13, 2026
Virginia: warnings and declarations in 2026
The National Weather Service issued 1,125 warnings for Virginia in 2026 through September, 13% above the average of 995 for those months in 2008-2025. The most frequent was the severe thunderstorm warning (839). FEMA has made 1 declaration for Virginia this year.
Latest notices in Virginia
NWS Baltimore MD/WashingtonWatchOctober 12, 2026
Flood Watch: Madison, Rappahannock, Culpeper and 2 more, VA
Expired 2:00 a.m. EDT, October 12, 2026
NWS BlacksburgWarningOctober 11, 2026
Flood Warning: Pulaski and Wythe, VA
Expired 11:00 a.m. EDT, October 12, 2026
NWS WakefieldWatchOctober 11, 2026
Tornado Watch: Brunswick, Dinwiddie, Greensville and 2 more, VA
Expired 8:00 p.m. EDT, October 11, 2026
NWS BlacksburgWarningOctober 11, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Franklin, Roanoke, City of Roanoke and 1 more, VA
Expired 11:15 a.m. EDT, October 11, 2026
NWS BlacksburgWatchOctober 11, 2026
Flood Watch: Ashe, Alleghany, Surry and 6 more, NC and VA
Expired 8:00 p.m. EDT, October 11, 2026
NWS MorristownWarningOctober 10, 2026
High Wind Warning: Cherokee, Clay, Johnson and 10 more, NC and TN
Expired 8:00 a.m. EDT, October 11, 2026
NWS CharlestonWarningOctober 2, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Buchanan and McDowell, VA and WV
Expired 9:30 p.m. EDT, October 2, 2026
NWS WakefieldWarningSeptember 27, 2026
Coastal Flood Warning: Accomack and Northampton, VA
Expired 5:00 p.m. EDT, September 27, 2026
Which warnings, watches and advisories does Virginia get?
| Product | Yearly average 2008-2025 | 2025 | 2026 through September | Average, same months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 638 | 732 | 839 | 625 |
| Flood Advisory | 212 | 295 | 206 | 202 |
| Flood Warning | 171 | 171 | 19 | 139 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 126 | 333 | 164 | 121 |
| Tornado Warning | 64 | 34 | 42 | 59 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 61 | 74 | 31 | 45 |
| Wind Advisory | 58 | 61 | 25 | 37 |
| Coastal Flood Advisory | 52 | 45 | 16 | 37 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 36 | 28 | 20 | 23 |
| Flood Watch | 33 | 92 | 41 | 28 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 29 | 29 | 41 | 29 |
| Flash Flood Watch | 29 | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| Frost Advisory | 27 | 27 | 18 | 13 |
| Freeze Warning | 25 | 16 | 19 | 13 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 18 | 22 | 12 | 14 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 17 | 19 | 11 | 13 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 16 | 35 | 36 | 13 |
| Heat Advisory | 16 | 29 | 32 | 16 |
| Freeze Watch | 14 | 11 | 11 | 8 |
| Tornado Watch | 12 | 9 | 5 | 10 |
| High Wind Warning | 10 | 11 | 5 | 7 |
| High Surf Advisory | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Red Flag Warning | 7 | 15 | 1 | 6 |
| Coastal Flood Warning | 7 | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| High Wind Watch | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Coastal Flood Watch | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 5 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| Freezing Rain Advisory | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 3 | 6 | 7 | 3 |
| Freezing Fog Advisory | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 2 | 3 | 9 | 1 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 2 | 5 | 11 | 1 |
| Snow Squall Warning (since 2018) | 1 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Blizzard Warning | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 13, 2026.
How many warnings does Virginia get each year?
Every NWS warning (VTEC significance W) that covered part of Virginia. 2026 is drawn as an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 1,129 |
| 2025 | 1,361 |
| 2024 | 1,149 |
| 2023 | 904 |
| 2022 | 1,107 |
| 2021 | 1,135 |
| 2020 | 1,327 |
| 2019 | 1,317 |
| 2018 | 1,390 |
| 2017 | 685 |
| 2016 | 933 |
| 2015 | 664 |
| 2014 | 704 |
| 2013 | 785 |
| 2012 | 1,036 |
| 2011 | 1,636 |
| 2010 | 1,087 |
| 2009 | 963 |
| 2008 | 1,149 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 13, 2026.
When in the year?
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 13, 2026.
FEMA declarations for Virginia in 2026
FEMAEmergencyJanuary 23, 2026
EM-3631-VA: Winter Storm, severe winter storm
135 designated areas
Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. Data as of October 11, 2026.
Questions about Virginia's warnings
How many weather warnings does Virginia get a year?
An average of 1,074 NWS warnings a year in 2008-2025, and 1,361 in 2025.
What is the most common warning in Virginia?
The severe thunderstorm warning: 638 a year on average in 2008-2025.
Where do the live warnings come from?
From the National Weather Service's alert feed (api.weather.gov), which AreaZine reads every few minutes. For a warning in force now, the NWS office page and NOAA Weather Radio are the first source; phones receive only the most dangerous warnings as Wireless Emergency Alerts.