The hurricane of 1969 was a profound event that has had a lasting impact on Lovingston.
Dr. Robert H. Simpson at the National Hurricane Center called Hurricane Camille "the greatest recorded storm ever to hit a heavily populated area of the Western hemisphere."
Thirty-three inches of measured rain fell in a short period of five hours in town, the day prior five inches in a half-hour and 153 Virginians were killed, three of whom lived in Lovingston, and some still missing.
Many buildings were destroyed (207) and 70 more were damaged.
The town was sited to avoid heavy flooding; however, the surrounding areas were more severely damaged, including the communities of Massie's Mill, Roseland, Bryant, and many others.
 Lovingston served as the center of rescue and recovery operations after the storm.
185 miles of road were severely damaged or lost in the flood.

The 153 Nelson County residents lost to Hurricane Camille have been commemorated in a number of ways over the years.
In the Courthouse Square stands a monument honoring the 153 Nelson County residents who died in the tragedy.
The hurricane of 1969 was a profound event that has had a lasting impact on Lovingston. Dr. Robert H. Simpson at the National Hurricane Center called Hurricane Camille "the greatest recorded storm ever to hit a heavily populated area of the Western hemisphere." Thirty-three inches of measured rain fell in a short period of five hours in town, the day prior five inches in a half-hour and 153 Virginians were killed, three of whom lived in Lovingston, and some still missing. Many buildings were destroyed (207) and 70 more were damaged. The town was sited to avoid heavy flooding; however, the surrounding areas were more severely damaged, including the communities of Massie's Mill, Roseland, Bryant, and many others.  Lovingston served as the center of rescue and recovery operations after the storm. 185 miles of road were severely damaged or lost in the flood.
The 153 Nelson County residents lost to Hurricane Camille have been commemorated in a number of ways over the years. In the Courthouse Square stands a monument honoring the 153 Nelson County residents who died in the tragedy.
Lovingston, Virginia