Chesterfield 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.
16
Tornado reports
115
Hail reports
111
Floods since 1996
689
All events
4
Deaths
$31.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Chesterfield County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 16 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.
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.
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There were lane closures reported along I-95 north due to flooding at mile marker 64.
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Lane closures reported on on VA-150 north in vicinity of the ramp to VA-10.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree down on Abingdon Circle.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree branches fell down onto power lines on Midlothian Turnpike near Huguenot Road.
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A large tree fell onto a home along South Arch Road. In addition, additional trees were knocked down along Arch Road, blocking the roadway.
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Multiple large branches were knocked down onto North Enon Church Road at Meadowville.
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A video was shared showing flooded roads along Route 1 in the Bellwood area just north of I-288 with water estimated to be six to ten inches deep. Additionally, at least three cars were stranded.
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Flooding was reported along I-95 via Waze.
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An NWS employee reported a blown transformer and a tree down across the road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous large trees fell down and snapped in the Salisbury neighborhood in Midlothian.
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A large tree fell down on a power line, causing multiple power outages.
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.
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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.
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A large tree limb fell on Iron Bridge Road.
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A large, healthy tree fell onto an unoccupied car.
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High water was reported along Starview Court.
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Standing water was reported on Dakins Drive.
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High water was reported at the intersection of Royal Birkdale Drive and Ashdale Way.
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A social media picture showed high water along Newstead Drive.
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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.
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High water was reported along Winterpock Road.
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The road was closed on the Midlothian Turnpike due to standing water.
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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.
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High water was reported at the intersection of US-1 and Perlock Road.
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High water was reported along Reams Road.
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A water rescue occurred at Ware Bottoms Spring Road and Ramblewood Drive.
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A tree fell down on Old Buckingham Road, blocking all lanes.
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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.
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A road was closed in the vicinity of Edenberry Drive due to standing water.
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Powhite Parkway exit ramp was closed due to standing water.
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There were reports of multiple homes and vehicles at least partially submerged near Bon Air. Water rescue teams were deployed to assist affected residents.
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Flooding was reported on mPING.
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A tree fell on a house on Chayton Lane.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 0 |
| 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 |
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