Chesapeake (c) storm history
Storm events recorded in Chesapeake (c), Virginia between 1950 and 2025.
321
Total events
12
Tornadoes
70
Hail
46
Floods
3
Deaths
$27.1M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Lightning strike caused a deadly fire at the Chesapeake Senior Living Complex. The fire killed three people and injured six others. There were 68 units that were damaged beyond repair.
NWS storm survey determined that an EF0 tornado first touched down on Green Tree Road in Chesapeake causing damage to three warehouses. The tornado then quickly lifted off the ground and continued east. The tornado touched down again just east of Kempsville Road along Kemp Bridge…
Heavy rain caused an extended period of significant flooding across much of the county. Numerous roads were impassable or closed for several days, and many homes and businesses were impacted.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported high water along Cedar Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down onto Head of River Road in Chesapeake.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
HRT Bus Operators reported that low-lying streets in Norfolk, Portsmouth, and northern Chesapeake were flooded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell across the Chesapeake Expressway near exit 10A.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A trained spotter and broadcast media each reported and provided pictures of a funnel cloud in the vicinity of US-17 southwest of the Chesapeake airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down, blocking 75 percent of the road at Benefit Road and South Battlefield Boulevard.
Hail Hail
The public reported 1 inch diameter hail in the vicinity of New Mill Drive in Chesapeake.
Hail Hail
An NWS employee reported 1 inch diameter hail in the vicinity of Bartell Drive in Chesapeake.
Hail Hail
A member of the public shared a picture of a large hailstone on social media near Grassfield High School. The hail size was estimated to be at least 2 inches in diameter.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines fell down due to strong winds from storms.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported trees down in Chesapeake.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The public reported a daily storm total rainfall in the City of Chesapeake of 2.50 inches through 12:30 PM EST.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS station (VA-CSC-36) 5.3 miles northeast of Chesapeake measured a daily storm total rainfall of 3.00 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A rainfall total of 2.73 inches was reported in Greenbrier. Several other reports of rainfall totals between 1.75 to 2.00 inches were reported in Chesapeake.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed at South Battlefield Boulevard. Power poles were downed. Battlefield Boulevard was closed from Hickory Road to Centerville Turnpike.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed along Hallmark Way.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe storm impacted the Chesapeake Regional Airport damaging several aircraft. Four airplanes were dislodged from the tie down spaces while other aircraft sustained damage of varying degrees. The airport suffered minimal damage. The Luscombe was tossed into the maintenance ha…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Yard and basement flooding was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were downed on the 2300 Block of Silvertown Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Cluster of power outages were reported near the Chesapeake Regional Airport due to storm damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in Chesapeake.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power outages were reported in the Arbuckle Landing area due to a tree on a power line.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were numerous reports of flooded roadways across the city of Chesapeake, especially in the Deep Creek area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The west bound right lane and right shoulder at Interstate 64 at Mile Marker 294.1 in the city of Chesapeake near the High Rise Bridge were closed due to high water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Minor structural damage was reported, including damage to a shed along Moses Grandy Trail.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Street flooding was reported. Road was closed. Vehicles were stranded.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 4.90 inches was reported at Chesapeake. Rainfall total of 4.06 inches was reported at Fentress Naval. Rainfall total of 3.47 inches was reported at Deep Creek.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed behind Hickory High School.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed at Benefit Road and Blacksmith Trail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Shingles were blown off of a roof. One inch tree limbs were broken.
Hail Hail
The public reported quarter sized hail in Great Bridge.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Tatemstown Road was reported to be underwater.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
NWS storm survey crew reported trees were downed at Military Highway near Interstate 464.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Road flooding was reported. Road was closed due to flash flooding. Vehicles were stranded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines fell down due to the storm in Chesapeake.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were uprooted or snapped. Roof was blown off.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One inch tree limbs were broken. Shingles were blown off.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed near Greenbrier.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Lane closures were reported due to high water on Route 168 near the Virginia North Carolina border.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads were flooded in the central and southern portion of the city of Chesapeake, including Battlefield Boulevard and Benefit Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed on a home in the Hickory area.
Lightning Lightning
Tree was struck by lightning.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Right lane on east bound Interstate 64 was closed due to flooding at Mile Marker 297 (Yadkin Road).
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 2.01 inches was measured at Mesonet Station LKDV2 (8 SW) Chesapeake Airport.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 2.49 inches was measured at Chesapeake. Rainfall total of 2.40 inches was measured at (8 SW) Chesapeake Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed along Highway 17 South.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 15 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 0 |
| 2020 | 17 | 0 |
| 2019 | 20 | 1 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 25 | 3 |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 | 14 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 8 | 0 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 25 | 1 |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 11 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 1 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 | 1 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 10 | 1 |
| 1989 | 6 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |