Eastern Henrico storm history
Storm events recorded in Eastern Henrico, Virginia between 1950 and 2025.
25
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
0
Deaths
$116K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged heatwave impacted Henrico 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…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 3 to 5 inches across eastern Henrico county. Official NWS observation at the Richmond airport measured 4 inches of snowfall. Some values closer to 5 inches are likely across the far SE portions of the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged from 1 to 2 inches across eastern Henrico County. A snowfall total of 2 inches was reported 1 mile (WNW) from Bottoms Bridge. Snow changed over to a wintry mix with a period of sleet and a prolonged period of freezing rain occurring. Total ice acc…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged from 3 to 4 inches across eastern Henrico County. A snowfall total of 4 inches was reported at the Richmond International Airport. Snow changed over to a wintry mix with 0.29 inches of freezing rain reported at the Richmond International Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals were generally less than one inch across the county. A snowfall total of 0.5 inches was reported 4.7 miles (SSE) from Montrose. Additionally, light freezing rain occurred during the morning on January 16 with ice accretion of less than 0.1. KRIC reported a six hou…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall and sleet totals generally ranged between one half inch and one inch across the county, along with one tenth of an inch or less of ice from freezing rain.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged between three inches and four inches across the county. Snowfall total of 3.5 inches was reported at (5.9 ESE) Sandston.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
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.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.40 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall and sleet totals generally ranged between one inch and three inches across the county. Snowfall total of 2.6 inches was reported at RIC. Snowfall total of 2.0 inches was reported at (2 E) Downtown Richmond. Some light freezing rain or freezing drizzle also occurred.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between two inches and four inches across the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged between nine inches and thirteen inches across the county. Richmond International Airport and Varina reported 11.5 inches of snow. Highland Springs reported 10.0 inches of snow.
High Wind High Wind
Several trees were downed and there was minor structural damage.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged between two inches and three inches across the county. Elko reported 3.0 inches of snow. Richmond International Airport reported 2.0 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged between one inch and three inches across the county. Sandston reported 3.0 inches of snow. Richmond International Airport and Varina reported 2.0 inches of snow.
High Wind High Wind
The very strong winds downed trees and caused scattered power outages. Wind gust of 50 knots (58 mph) was measured at RIC.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged between one inch and two inches across the county. Varina reported 2.0 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals ranged between three inches and nine inches across the county. Elko reported 9.0 inches of snow. Richmond International Airport reported 3.0 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged between one inch and three inches across the county. Varina reported 3.0 inches of snow. Elko reported 2.8 inches of snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall totals were generally between 5 inches and 7 inches across the county. Richmond International Airport (RIC) reported 7.1 inches of snow. Varina (1 N) reported 6 inches of snow.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Freezing temperatures between 28 and 30 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.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
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.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals were generally between one half inch and 2 inches across the county. Richmond International Airport (RIC) reported 1.2 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals were generally between 1 inch and 2 inches across the county. Montrose reported 1.5 inches of snow. Richmond International Airport (RIC) reported 1.4 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals were generally between 10 inches and 13 inches across the county. Richmond International Airport reported 11.4 inches of snow. Darbytown Estates reported 10.0 inches of snow.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |