Arlington County, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1973 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
4
Tornado reports
18
Hail reports
72
Floods since 1996
575
All events
3
Deaths
$22.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Arlington County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 4 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.
Alexandria Emergency Management and local newspapers reported that one person died from heat-related complications in Alexandria.
A 22-year-old man died after being washed away by Fourmile Run flood waters. Another man was washed downstream but survived. Several roads were flooded.
Hundreds of trees, branches, and wires blew down in Chain Bridge Forest, Rivercrest, Bellevue Forest, Riverwood, Court House, Clarendon, Virginia Square, Maywood, Lyon Village, Rosslyn, and Fort Myer, with dozens onto cars and houses. Dozens of trees and branches blew down in Arl…
Wind gusts of 58-61 mph were measured at Reagan Airport. There were many dwellings with damage due to debris.
More than 10 heavily traveled roads were closed, including I-395, Route 110, and Washington Blvd. I-395 was closed at the Glebe Rd exit due to high water. Several cars were submerged up to their hoods. The George Washington Memorial Parkway South at the Washington National Airpor…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 52 knots (60 MPH) was measured by the ASOS at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA).
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 59 knots (68 MPH) was measured by the ASOS at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA).
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High Wind High Wind
The ASOS at Washington Reagan National Airport, KDCA, measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 52 knots (60 MPH) was measured by the ASOS at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA).
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down in the 4800 block of US-50 Arlington Boulevard.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were a few calls for large tree limbs blown down across southern Arlington.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The ASOS at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, KDCA, observed a peak head index of 110F.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down onto eastbound I-66 Custis Memorial Parkway at mile marker 68.3 and in nearby neighborhoods.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree blew down onto two houses on North Frederick Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down onto westbound I-66 Custis Memorial Parkway at mile marker 73.7.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 53 knots (61 MPH) was measured by the ASOS at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA).
Flash Flood Flash Flood
VA-244 Columbia Pike was blocked by high water at South Greenbrier Street. Other streets impacted by high water nearby.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Four Mile Run and Wren Branch rapidly rose out of their banks, with 6 to 8 inches of water flowing across trails.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 60 knots (69 MPH) was measured by the ASOS at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA).
High Wind High Wind
The ASOS at Reagan National Airport, KDCA, measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph at 1624 LST.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
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Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Coldest apparent temperatures/wind chills overnight into morning hours.
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Snow squall with rapid drop is visibility below one quarter of a mile, winds greater than 25 mph, and quick accumulation of snow on roadways.
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Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
A prolonged period of onshore flow combined with high astronomical tides resulted in multiple days of moderate coastal flooding at the City of Alexandria. The crest height was 4.23' MLLW and the time of crest was at 1216 AM on Sep 24. Lead time for this event was 22.0 hours.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
A prolonged period of onshore flow combined with high astronomical tides resulted in multiple days of moderate coastal flooding. The crest height was 4.29' NAVD88 and the time of crest was 1106 PM on Sep 22, 2024. Lead time for this event was 18.3 hours.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
A prolonged period of onshore flow combined with high astronomical tides resulted in moderate coastal flooding at the City of Alexandria. Flooding began at 0924 PM EST and ended at 1100 PM. This was a missed event and lead time was 0 hours.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Persistent SE flow on the east side of TS Debby caused moderate coastal flooding in the City of Alexandria. Peak water level height was 4.38' NAVD88 and the crest time was 1018 AM EST. Lead time was 2.5 hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage was reported in Barcroft. A tree blew down in the 4300 block of VA-244 Columbia Pike. A tree blew down in the 5000 block of 11th Street South.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down in the 2500 block of North Powhatan Street, including one onto a car.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The ASOS at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) measured a peak heat index value of 110, with a high temperature of 104F. Several mesonets in the county measured peak heat indices around 110.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The ASOS at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) measured a peak heat index value of 108. The high temperature at Washington DC was 102F. Several mesonets in Arlington County measured peak heat indices around 110.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The ASOS at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) measured a peak heat index value of 110. Several mesonets in the county measured peak heat indices around 110.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The ASOS at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) measured a peak heat index value of 112. Several mesonets in the county measured peak heat indices around 110.
Hail Hail
Half dollar size hail was reported near the East Falls Church Metro Station.
Hail Hail
Half dollar size hail was observed in the private courtyard of The Point at Falls Church in the 2100 block of North Westmoreland Street.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported in Westover.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 21 | 0 |
| 2024 | 20 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 |
| 2021 | 34 | 1 |
| 2020 | 19 | 0 |
| 2019 | 25 | 0 |
| 2018 | 31 | 0 |
| 2017 | 16 | 1 |
| 2016 | 25 | 0 |
| 2015 | 26 | 0 |
| 2014 | 18 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 0 |
| 2012 | 26 | 0 |
| 2011 | 29 | 0 |
| 2010 | 22 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 18 | 0 |
| 2007 | 20 | 0 |
| 2006 | 19 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 | 18 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 1 |
| 2000 | 18 | 0 |
| 1999 | 14 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 12 | 1 |
| 1996 | 14 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
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