Eastern King and Queen County, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 2015 and 2025, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
0
Tornado reports
0
Hail reports
2
Floods since 1996
23
All events
0
Deaths
$111K
Property damage
Year by year
All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
A coastal low lingering off the Southeast coast on October 12 resulted in a prolonged period of elevated northeast to north winds across the Chesapeake Bay. This led to moderate coastal flooding across eastern King and Queen County on October 12 into October 13. West Point reache…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged heatwave impacted King and Queen 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…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 3 to 6 inches across eastern King and Queen county. NWS employee measured 5.5 inches of snowfall 3 NNW of Shacklefords, VA.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged from 2 to 4 inches across eastern King and Queen county. A snowfall total of 2.8 inches was reported 2.6 miles (NNW) from Mattaponi. Meanwhile, a snowfall total of 4 inches was reported 1 mile (N) from West Point in King William County. Therefore,…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and four inches across the county. Snowfall total of 4.5 inches was reported at (3 SW) Ino. Snowfall total of 1.0 inch was reported at Mattaponi.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between two inches and four inches across the county.
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 0.35 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 2.5 inches was reported at (2.6 NNW) Mattaponi. Some light freezing rain or freezing drizzle also occurred.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and three inches across the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged between four inches and eight inches across the county.
High Wind High Wind
Several trees were downed and there was minor structural damage.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged between one inch and three inches across the county. King and Queen Courthouse reported 1.5 inches of snow.
High Wind High Wind
The very strong winds downed trees and caused scattered power outages.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged between one inch and two inches across the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals ranged between five inches and nine inches across the county. King and Queen Courthouse reported 9.0 inches of snow. Mascot reported 6.0 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged between one inch and three inches across the county.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall totals were generally between 6 inches and 9 inches across the county. King and Queen Courthouse reported 8.5 inches of snow.
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 1 inch and 2 inches across the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals were generally between 1 inch and 3 inches across the county. Cumnor (1 WNW) reported 2.5 inches of snow. Shacklefords reported 2.0 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals were generally between 6 inches and 10 inches across the county. King and Queen Courthouse reported 10.0 inches of snow.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
A tidal departure of 3 to 4 feet resulted in moderate flooding along the York River.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
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