Eastern Hanover storm history

A prolonged heatwave impacted Hanover County over the course of three days from June 23 to 25. Each day, heat indices reached 105 to 115 degrees with most areas peaking around 110 degrees. Daily high temperatures in the upper 90s and dew points in the mid to upper 70s were also c…

Snowfall ranged from 2 to 4 inches across eastern Hanover county. 3 inches was measured 4 WNW of Westwood, VA. A 5 inch snow total was measured just across the county border in eastern Henrico, VA.

Snowfall totals generally ranged from 1 to 4 inches across eastern Hanover County with the highest totals across the northern portion of the county. A snowfall total of 1.1 inches was reported in Atlee. However, just to the north in southern Caroline County, a snowfall total of 5…

Snowfall totals generally ranged from 3 to 4 inches across eastern Hanover County. A snowfall total of 4 inches was reported 2 miles (SW) from Mechanicsville. Additionally, at least light freezing rain likely occurred given radar and surface observations along with nearby reports…

Snowfall totals were generally less than one inch across the county. A snowfall total of 0.7 inches was reported 6.9 miles (SE) from Mechanicsville. Additionally, light freezing rain occurred during the morning on January 16 with ice accretion of less than 0.1.

Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and two inches across the county.

Snowfall and sleet totals generally ranged between one half inch and two inches across the county, along with one tenth of an inch or less of ice from freezing rain. Snowfall total of 1.0 inch was reported at Ashland.

Snowfall totals generally ranged between three inches and six inches across the county. Snowfall total of 5.8 inches was reported at (1 SSW) Mechanicsville. Snowfall total of 5.0 inches was reported at (1 NNE) Ashcake.

Ice accretions between 0.20 inch and 0.30 inch, along with sleet accumulations between 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch were reported. Several trees and power lines were downed, with numerous power outages reported.

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.35 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Snowfall totals generally ranged between three inches and five inches across the county. Snowfall total of 5.0 inches was reported at (1 WNW) Mechanicsville. Snowfall total of 4.5 inches was reported at (1 NNE) Ashcake.

Snowfall totals generally ranged between one half inch and two inches across the county. Snowfall total of 1.5 inches was reported at Hanover.

Snowfall totals generally ranged between three inches and five inches across the county. Light icing from freezing rain or drizzle also occurred.

Snowfall totals generally ranged between two inches and five inches across the county.

Snowfall totals generally ranged between eight inches and twelve inches across the county. Mechanicsville (2 WSW) reported 12.0 inches of snow.

Snowfall totals ranged between one inch and four inches across the county. Ashcake (1 ESE) and Atlee reported 3.5 inches of snow. Mechanicsville (2 E) reported 2.5 inches of snow.

Snowfall totals ranged between one inch and two inches across the county.

The very strong winds downed trees and caused scattered power outages.

Snowfall totals ranged between one inch and two inches across the county.

Snowfall totals ranged between three inches and seven inches across the county. Westwood (4 NW) reported 5.0 inches of snow.

Snowfall totals ranged between three inches and five inches across the county. Mechanicsville reported 5.0 inches of snow. Atlee reported 3.0 inches of snow.

Snowfall totals were generally between 6 inches and 9 inches across the county. Atlee (1 SE) reported 9 inches of snow.

Freezing temperatures between 25 and 28 degrees occurred. The average duration was around 6 hours. Additional widespread damage to fruit trees and bushes, winter wheat, barley, and hay grass was noted across the county.

Freezing temperatures between 25 and 28 degrees occurred. The average duration was around 11 hours. Widespread damage to fruit trees and bushes was noted across the county. Winter wheat, barley, and hay grasses were also damaged.

Snowfall totals were generally between 1 inch and 3 inches across the county.

Snowfall totals were generally between 1 inch and 3 inches across the county. Mechanicsville reported 2.0 inches of snow.

Snowfall totals were generally between 10 inches and 13 inches across the county.