Colonial Heights (c) County, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1979 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
1
Tornado reports
11
Hail reports
20
Floods since 1996
83
All events
0
Deaths
$3.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Colonial Heights (c) County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 1 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.
A tornado touched down in spots beginning near the end of the football field near Colonial Heights Middle School. The tornado then continued across Interstate 95 and into the Dimmock Square shopping center. The first of the damage was to a football field clubhouse as a part of th…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported in Colonial Heights via mPING.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree knocked over power lines in Colonial Heights.
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A large tree fell along Pickett Avenue.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous reports of flooding along I-95 in Colonial Heights were relayed via waze.
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Multiple cars were stranded in high water under the train bridge along Boulevard.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Pictures showing significant flooding along Pinehurst Avenue were relayed via Facebook.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Significant flooding was reported in Colonial Heights with a car stranded near the Keystone Truck & Tractor Museum.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported via mPING along the intersection of Waterfront Drive and Dunston Point Parkway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple reports of flooding on Temple Avenue near Dimmock Parkway were relayed via waze.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS site in Colonial Heights measured 3.51 inches of rainfall over a 24 hour period.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Street flooding was reported. Road was closed. Vehicles were stranded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Intersection of Newcastle Drive and Boulevard was partially blocked due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A portion of the Boulevard in Colonial Heights was closed due to flash flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed in parking lot of Southpark Mall.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Extensive damage was reported across the city of Colonial Heights with multiple large trees down, especially in the area of Southpark Mall. In addition, multiple power lines and traffic signals were downed. Widespread power outages were reported in the city.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Three inch tree limbs were broken.
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Tree was downed by Southpark Mall in Colonial Heights.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree was downed and crushed the roof of a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Nearly one foot of water covered Conduit Road near Colonial Heights High School.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
National Weather Service employee reported 2.5 feet of water on eastbound of Temple Avenue.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 3.57 inches was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Moderate size branches were downed in Colonial Heights.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed as well as large branches on Briarcliffe Drive.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals generally ranged between two inches and three inches across the county.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals between 1.0 inch and 1.5 inches were reported across the county.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals were between three inches and four inches across the county. Rainfall total of 4.15 inches was reported at (0.3 ENE) Colonial Heights.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Widespread road flooding was reported throughout the city of Colonial Heights. Two water rescues were reported.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals between two and five inches were reported across the county. Rainfall total of 5.05 inches was reported at (0.3 ENE) Colonial Heights.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals between three and five inches were reported across the county.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 2.16 inches was reported at Colonial Heights.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were uprooted onto cars in the Sherwood Hills Subdivision.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 2.63 inches was reported at Colonial Heights.
Flood Flood
Several roads remained impassable or closed across portions of the city due to lingering flooding.
Flood Flood
Numerous roads remained closed due to ongoing flooding from heavy rainfall across portions of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree was downed on a detached car port near Dupuy Avenue and Virginia State University.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals generally ranged from 2 to 4 inches across the county. Colonial Heights reported 2.37 inches of rain.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals generally ranged from 2 to 5 inches across the county. Colonial Heights reported 3.89 inches of rain.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals generally ranged from 1 inch to 3 inches across the county. City of Colonial Heights reported 1.31 inches of rain.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Few trees were downed across the city of Colonial Heights.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall amounts generally ranged between 1.0 inch and 2.5 inches across the county.
Flood Flood
Portion of the Boulevard (Route 1) received minor flooding in Colonial Heights.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning strike caused a church fire.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain from scattered thunderstorms caused minor flooding at Route 1 between Newcastle Drive and Colonial Square.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Colonial Heights sustained significant damage as wind gusts up to 60 mph (52 knots) were reported. Emergency Managers reported numerous trees and electric wires were down with most of the city without power. The most significant damage was sustained by six homes from falling tree…
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were downed. Structural damage also occurred.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
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