Galax, VA severe weather history
NOAA has logged 171 severe weather events at Galax in Galax city, Virginia since 1998 — most often flash flood.
That is 234.2% of the 73 events recorded across Galax city as a whole.
- Events on record
- 171
- Direct deaths
- 00 injured
- Property damage
- $10.4M
- Record span
- 1998–Aug 1, 2025
What hits Galax
Recent events logged at Galax
| Date | Event | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2025 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Heavy Rain | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $500 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Sep 10, 2023 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Sep 10, 2023 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Sep 10, 2023 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Sep 10, 2023 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 29, 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $5K |
| Jun 8, 2022 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Mar 27, 2021 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Nov 10, 2020 | Heavy Rain | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Feb 6, 2020 | Heavy Rain | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jan 12, 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $5K |
| Apr 20, 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $15K |
| Apr 19, 2019 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Apr 19, 2019 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Apr 19, 2019 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Apr 19, 2019 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Oct 11, 2018 | Debris Flow | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Oct 11, 2018 | Debris Flow | 0 | 0 | $0 |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events · dates in UTC · newest 40 records
Galax severe weather — your questions
When was the last severe weather event at Galax?
The most recent event on record for Galax is dated Aug 1, 2025 (UTC). NOAA publishes confirmed records on a delay of one to three months.
How many severe weather events has Galax recorded?
Galax appears in 171 NOAA storm reports since 1998 — 234.2% of everything logged across Galax city.
What is the most common severe weather at Galax?
Flash Flood leads the record at Galax, out of 7 hazard types logged there.
Have there been weather deaths at Galax?
No direct weather deaths are recorded at Galax since 1998.
Which decade was busiest at Galax?
The 2010s carry the most reports for Galax, with 112 events logged.