502
Recorded events
0
Direct deaths
15
Direct injuries
$4.3M
Property damage
Thunderstorm Wind in Fauquier County, Virginia: 502 recorded events between 1960 and 2026. The strongest on record measured 80. That places the county #109 nationally and #5 statewide for this hazard.
Decade by decade
Thunderstorm Wind in Fauquier County, Virginia: events per decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
The busiest decade for thunderstorm wind in Fauquier County is the 2010s, when 188 of the county's 502 recorded events were logged. Comparing decades is useful for spotting active periods, but the earliest years are thin because systematic reporting for this hazard began later.
Within the Fauquier County archive, thunderstorm wind makes up 63.8% of all recorded severe weather across 8 hazard types. Nationally the county sits at #109 for this hazard and #5 within Virginia, putting it in the 96.6 percentile of all U.S. counties.
Seasonality
Events by month
Jul is the peak month for thunderstorm wind in Fauquier County with 132 recorded events, while Dec is the quietest. Seasonality here is a property of the archive as much as the climate: reports cluster where population and spotter networks are densest.
Significant events
Deadliest on record
| Date | Location | Scale | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 1995 | The Plains | 0 | 0 | 15 | $250K |
Most recent
Latest recorded events
| Date | Location | Magnitude | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | DELAPLANE | 52 | $1K |
| Mar 16, 2026 | DUDIE | 52 | $1K |
| Mar 16, 2026 | DUDIE | 52 | $1K |
| Mar 16, 2026 | ADA | 52 | $1K |
| Mar 16, 2026 | MARKHAM | 52 | $1K |
| Mar 16, 2026 | CRESTHILL | 52 | $1K |
| Sep 6, 2025 | WARRENTON | 52 | $1K |
| Sep 6, 2025 | WARRENTON | 52 | $1K |
| Sep 6, 2025 | ORLEAN | 52 | $4K |
| Sep 6, 2025 | WARRENTON | 52 | $1K |
Other hazards here
More from Fauquier County
- Flood 92
- Hail 87
- Flash Flood 53
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
A destructive thunderstorm blew down thousands of trees, tree limbs, wires, and poles across northern and west-central Fauquier County, with peak wind gusts estimated to be between 80 and 90 MPH. This storm affected the Delaplane, Marshall, and Ashville areas between 4:20 and 4:30 PM. Numerous large trees blew down onto power lines and poles along VA-731 Cobbler Mountain Road between Delaplane and Ashville. Dozens of large trees and tree limbs blew down onto I-66 near Marshall. Numerous trees blew down blocking US-17 Winchester Road near Old Tavern.
Numerous trees down mainly in downtown Warrenton. All damages indicate straight-line winds. Several large older trees downed. Some minor structural damage with one report of major roof damage to the city police building.
The second severe thunderstorm of the afternoon ripped through The Plains, where the Virginia Winefest was being held. Thunderstorm winds, estimated at over 60 mph, blew down dozens of tents and temporary buildings. Flying debris from the structures caused 15 injuries to festival-goers; most injuries were minor head trauma and lacerations. Twelve persons were treated at the scene; three others were sent to a local hospital. In nearby Marshall, trees and power lines were knocked down, causing an isolated flash fire.
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many thunderstorm wind events are on record in Fauquier County, Virginia?
502 thunderstorm wind events are recorded in Fauquier County between 1960 and 2026, causing 0 direct deaths.
What is the strongest thunderstorm wind recorded in Fauquier County?
The strongest thunderstorm wind on record in Fauquier County measured 80.
Where does the thunderstorm wind data for Fauquier County come from?
All events come from the NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, the federal public-domain archive of severe weather reports. Dates are UTC, damage is as reported and not inflation-adjusted, and the most recent entries may still be revised.
Cite this page
“Thunderstorm Wind in Fauquier County, Virginia.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/virginia/fauquier-county/thunderstorm-wind/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.