Accomack County, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
9
Tornado reports
26
Hail reports
46
Floods since 1996
365
All events
6
Deaths
$21.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Accomack County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 9 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Two swimmers were caught in a rip current while swimming near the southern end of the Chincoteague Beach parking lot at Assateague Island National Seashore on July 24. One was rescued while the other, an 18 year old male, was pulled from the water unconscious and unresponsive and…
A 57 year old male drown in a rip current around 2 pm.
An 18 year old male drown in a rip current around 2 pm.
Heavy rainfall from earlier thunderstorms continued to produce numerous reports of flooding and road closures across central Accomack county.
Water levels reached 3.0 feet to 5.0 feet above normal adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean resulting in moderate to severe coastal flooding. Wachapreague reached a tide height of 8.40 feet MLLW. The towns of Chincoteague, Saxis and Sanford received the most signific…
Tropical storm force winds knocked down several trees and power lines, as well as caused some significant property damage. The highest sustained wind of 34 knots (39 mph) with a peak gust of 46 knots (53 mph) was recorded at WAL (Wallops Island). The highest sustained wind of 39 …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees fell down near the intersection of Horsey Road and Neal Park Road and near Arcadia High School.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Wallops Island ASOS station (KWAL) measured a gust to 67 knots (77 miles per hour).
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees fell down in New Church in Accomack County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines fell down at Holland Road and Farlow Road in New Church. Multiple power outages were reported in the area.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Rain changed over the snow during the afternoon of February 22 in Accomack County. Heavy snow and gusty winds lasted from late on February 22 into the early morning hours of February 23 with occasional blizzard conditions. Snowfall totals ranged from 4 to 12 inches across the cou…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Very cold temperatures and strong winds resulted in a wind chill value of -3 degrees F at the Melfa, VA AWOS at 6:55 AM EST. Additionally, the ASOS at Wallops Island, VA reported a wind chill of -2 degrees F at 8:00 AM EST.
High Wind High Wind
The ASOS at Wallops Island, VA recorded a wind gust of 64 mph at 2:01 PM EST. A trained spotter reported shingle damage to a roof in Chincoteague, VA.
High Wind High Wind
The Weatherflow sensor at Onancock experienced strong winds as low pressure deepened offshore. Sustained winds were above 40 mph from 2:40-3:40 AM EST. Winds gusted above 30 mph from midnight through early afternoon with a peak gust of 46 mph measured at 9:33 AM EST.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Apparent temperatures dropped below zero degrees F during the morning of February 1. The sensor at Onancock, VA recorded a wind chill of -2 degrees F at 9:28 AM EST, while the ASOS at Wallops Island recorded a wind chill of -1 degree F at 7:54 AM EST. The AWOS sensor at Melfa, VA…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Strong northeast winds between coastal low pressure offshore and high pressure over eastern Canada resulted in an extended period of coastal flooding. The gauge at Tangier Island recorded major coastal flooding at 7:55 PM EDT on October 30th.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
A coastal low lingering off the Southeast coast on October 12 resulted in a prolonged period of elevated northeast to north winds across the Chesapeake Bay and coastal waters. This led to widespread moderate to major coastal flooding across Accomack County on October 12 into Octo…
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong northeast winds developed due to a coastal low lingering offshore on October 12. Winds frequently gusted to 40-50 mph between 7 AM and 5 PM EST on October 12. There was a peak gust to 53 mph at the Wachapreague NOS site and a peak gust to 48 mph at the Wallops Island ASOS.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Increasingly gusty winds developed as a compact, but deepening, low pressure system approached the Virginia coast on September 16. Winds occasionally gusted over 45 mph starting in the late morning hours, with frequent gusts over 45 mph in the afternoon and evening. Peak observed…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Hurricane Erin passed well offshore and combined with high pressure to the north, resulting in a period of strong onshore winds and coastal flooding across eastern Virginia and the Virginia Eastern Shore. The tide gauge at Tangier Island, VA rose above moderate flood thresholds 3…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 911 call center reported a car stuck in high water on Front Street in Accomac.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
VDOT reported standing water on US-13 North near Tasley.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 911 call center reported a submerged vehicle in water near the intersection of Taylor Road and Tasley Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 911 call center reported flooding near the intersection of Front Street and Tasley Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 911 call center reported water flowing rapidly across Big Farm Road near Melfa.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS reporter measured 7.58 inches of rain in a 24 hour period ending at 7:40 AM EST on August 19. Most of the rain fell during the morning of August 19. The observer stated that they had to wade through water in order to get to the gauge. Additional rainfall fell during th…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A picture from social media showed water over Shore Main Drive in Bloxom.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged heatwave impacted Accomack County over the course of three days from June 23 to 25. Each day, heat indices reached 105 to 115 degrees with most areas peaking around 110 degrees. Daily high temperatures in the upper 90s and dew points in the mid to upper 70s were also …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell, blocking the intersection of Shore Main Dr. and Back St. in Bloxom.
Hail Hail
The 911 call center estimated 1 inch diameter hail in northern Accomack County, along with some hail damage.
Hail Hail
The public reported 1 inch diameter hail at a gas station on US Route 13 at Chincoteague Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees fell down in Quinby.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on a house in Parkley.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow reports varied widely across Accomack county. Emergency manager measured 8 inches of snow 5 WSW of Pungoteague. A trained spotter reported 7 inches of snow near Bloxom, VA.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged from 4 to 5 inches across Accomack County. A snowfall total of 5 inches was reported in Horntown. Snow changed over to a wintry mix with a period of sleet and freezing rain likely occurring. However, no specific freezing rain total was reported.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from 2.5 to 5 inches across Accomack county. A CoCoRaHS report of 5 inches was received from 4 SW of Pungoteague. The public also measured 5 inches of snowfall accumulation at Wachapreague.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from 2 to 4 inches across Middlesex county. 3.5 inches of snow was reported near Hartfield Virginia.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged from 3 to 5 inches across Accomac County. A snowfall total of 4.5 inches was reported 2 miles (NE) from Atlantic. Light freezing rain also occurred with 0.02 inches of ice accretion reported in Wallops Island.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A personal weather station measured a gust to 63 miles per hour (55 knots).
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported on Route 13 near Nelsonia.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tangier Island Airport measured a wind gust of 51 knots (59 mph).
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed on top of a camper on Crane Lane in Chincoteague.
High Wind High Wind
Three inch tree limbs were broken. Power poles were broken near Oak Hall.
High Wind High Wind
One inch tree limbs were broken. Shingles were blown off of a house near Chincoteague.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
All lanes were closed on Route 692 near Sand Street due to high water.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical Storm Ophelia tracked northward across east central North Carolina and up through central Virginia from early Saturday morning, September 23 into early Sunday morning, September 24. The combination of high pressure to the north and Ophelia resulted in strong northeast, e…
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 | 24 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 19 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 13 | 0 |
| 2019 | 15 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 21 | 0 |
| 2016 | 19 | 0 |
| 2015 | 17 | 1 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 | 19 | 1 |
| 2011 | 17 | 1 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 14 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 15 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 1 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 1 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 4 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
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