Chesterfield storm history
Storm events recorded in Chesterfield, Virginia between 1950 and 2025.
678
Total events
16
Tornadoes
115
Hail
107
Floods
4
Deaths
$31.7M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Beginning in Winterpock, the tornado started as a weak EF1 before moving into a residential area north of River Road. The tornado reached peak intensity (EF2) when it crossed Hull Street Road. At this point, it took off the roof of Gabe's and damaged several other businesses. Aft…
Tropical storm force winds knocked down several trees and power lines, as well as caused some structural damage. In addition, heavy rains contributed to minor crop damage. Storm total rainfall generally ranged from three to seven inches.
Rainfall amounts between 4 and 8 inches resulted in numerous road closures due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
VDOT reported lane closures due to standing water on VA-145 near Dorsey Road and Kingsland Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An NWS employee reported a large tree down on the side of I-95 northbound near mile marker 60.
Lightning Lightning
A reported lightning strike caused a crawl space fire in a single-family home on the 4600 block of Lee Street in Chester, VA.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Street flooding was reported at the intersection of Belmont Road and Turner Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported blocking travel in Stoney Glen subdivision of Chester at Cedar Cliff Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree fell along Twin Cliffs Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree fell at the intersection of South Chester Road and Millwood Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell at the intersection of Route 10 and Lewis Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree limb fell on Iron Bridge Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large, healthy tree fell onto an unoccupied car.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported along Starview Court.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Standing water was reported on Dakins Drive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported at the intersection of Royal Birkdale Drive and Ashdale Way.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A social media picture showed high water along Newstead Drive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
An NWS employee reported flooding on Chester Road near Perrymont Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A report from social media showed a roadway covered with water in the area of Brandermill.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Standing water was reported on Route 4905 East in the vicinity of Flag Tail Drive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported along Winterpock Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The road was closed on the Midlothian Turnpike due to standing water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
VDOT reported that Powhite Parkway was closed at Midlothian Turnpike due to water on the roadway. Additionally, Chesterfield County Fire and EMS reported significant flooding along Arch Road. One picture appeared to show flooding up the bottom of a home.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported at the intersection of US-1 and Perlock Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported along Reams Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A water rescue occurred at Ware Bottoms Spring Road and Ramblewood Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down on Old Buckingham Road, blocking all lanes.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Standing water was reported on Redington Drive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was over the roadway with US-360 partially closed at the intersection of VA-647 and Hull Street Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A road was closed in the vicinity of Edenberry Drive due to standing water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Powhite Parkway exit ramp was closed due to standing water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were reports of multiple homes and vehicles at least partially submerged near Bon Air. Water rescue teams were deployed to assist affected residents.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported on mPING.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on a house on Chayton Lane.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 911 call center reported high water at the intersection of Rothbury Drive and Farnham Drive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 911 call center reported high water at the intersection of Old Hundred Road S and Genito Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There was a public report of flooding from mPING.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
VDOT reported northbound VA-605 was closed at Genito Road due to a downed tree.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree down on West Providence Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
VDOT reported standing water on Ware Bottom Spring Road in the vicinity of Ramblewood Drive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 911 call center reported Ware Bottom Spring Road was closed due to flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
VDOT reported standing water covering the intersection of Kingsland Road and Chester Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported multiple trees knocked down in the Mineola neighborhood in Chester. The report was received via social media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
We received a picture of a large tree falling on a house on Pinetta Drive, causing substantial damage to a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media reported a tree fell along Duval Rd.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 52 | 0 |
| 2024 | 33 | 0 |
| 2023 | 46 | 0 |
| 2022 | 26 | 0 |
| 2021 | 48 | 0 |
| 2020 | 46 | 0 |
| 2019 | 21 | 0 |
| 2018 | 35 | 2 |
| 2017 | 26 | 0 |
| 2016 | 15 | 0 |
| 2015 | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 | 17 | 0 |
| 2013 | 14 | 0 |
| 2012 | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 | 27 | 0 |
| 2010 | 35 | 0 |
| 2009 | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 | 15 | 1 |
| 2007 | 19 | 0 |
| 2006 | 9 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 2 |
| 2004 | 12 | 2 |
| 2003 | 16 | 1 |
| 2002 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 21 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 9 | 1 |
| 1989 | 8 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 6 | 2 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |