Fredericksburg (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.
2
Tornado reports
19
Hail reports
17
Floods since 1996
99
All events
1
Deaths
$2.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Fredericksburg (c) County
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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.
Lightning struck two boys playing baseball during a thunderstorm at Lee Hill Park in Fredericksburg, Virginia. One boy was pronounced dead at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg and the other boy was in critical condition.
A macroburst swept across the City of Fredericksburg between 2:20 and 2:30 PM with estimated peak wind gusts around 80 MPH. Hundreds of trees, tree limbs, and wires were blown down as a result. Numerous large trees were snapped, siding and shingles were removed from homes, and a …
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Trees blew down in the 500 block of Caroline Street, and in the 3300 block of Plank Road.
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There were numerous reports of trees and power linse blown down near Linden Avenue in the City of Fredericksburg.
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There were numerous reports of fallen trees near Winchester Street in the City of Fredericksburg.
Flood Flood
Several roads closed due to standing water in the Greater Fredericksburg area.
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A few trees and wires blew down in the City of Fredericksburg, including along Caroline Street and in the 1400 block of Prince Edward Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage was reported on the west side of the City of Fredericksburg, including a tree that blew down in the 3000 block of VA-3 Plank Road.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported on the west side of the City of Fredericksburg.
Flood Flood
The State of Virginia stream gauge located on the Rappahannock River at Fredericksburg reached minor flood stage with a crest of 14.9 feet. At 13 feet, water enters home's basements near the Fredericksburg City Dock. Old Mill Park begins to flood and will be closed. Water enters …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A branch was reported down near the intersection of VA-618 River Road and VA-639 Bragg Road/Fall Hill Avenue.
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There were five reports of trees about one foot in diameter blown down in the City of Fredericksburg.
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Tree damage was reported in Fredericksburg, including a tree that blew down in the 3300 block of Fair Hill Avenue.
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Numerous trees blew down in the Morningside-Deerwood Drive area; some trees fell onto houses. Trees and wires blew down in the 2000 block of Lafayette Boulevard.
Flood Flood
The Rappahannock River at Fredericksburg was in Minor Flood stage during the indicated time period, reaching a peak level of 16.40 feet at 8:00 PM on November 12th. Water reached River Road on the east side of the river. Old Mill Park could no longer be accessed and was closed du…
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A tree was blown down near the intersection of Tignor Lane and Anderson Street. Trees were blown down near the 300 block of VA-638 Landsdowne Road.
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About a dozen trees and wires were downed by strong winds in the City of Fredericksburg.
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Several large branches were blown down including in the 1100 block of Charles Street and near the intersection of Kenmore Avenue and Hanover Street.
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Numerous trees and wires were blown down throughout the city of Fredericksburg.
Flood Flood
The river gage on the Rappahannock River at Fredericksburg exceeded the 13 foot flood stage during the indicated period. Water entered the basement of a home near Fredericksburg City Dock, as well as a guest house off of Caroline Street. Flooding was also observed at the Frederic…
Flood Flood
The river gage on the Rappahannock River at Fredericksburg exceeded the 13 foot flood stage during the indicated period. The City Dock in Fredericksburg was flooded and closed. Water entered the basement of a home near Fredericksburg City Dock, as well as a guest house off of Car…
Flood Flood
The tide gage on the Rappahannock River at Fredericksburg City Dock experienced significant freshwater inundation and exceeded the 13 foot flood stage during the indicated period. The peak level of 25.20 feet occurred around 8:30pm EST on June 23rd. Parking lots were flooded in F…
Flood Flood
The tide gage on the Rappahannock River at Fredericksburg City Dock exceeded the 13 foot flood stage during the indicated period. City Dock in Fredericksburg flooded, with over six feet of water over the dock at peak. Old Mill Park was also flooded. Basement flooding from overlan…
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A large tree limb was down blocking the 700 Block of Maury Street.
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A tree was down on Greystone Court.
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Multiple trees and several wires were reported down.
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A tree was down near the intersection of River Road and Bragg Road.
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There was a large section of trees down in the 300 block of Riverside Drive in the City of Fredericksburg.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding forced the closure of the 200 block of Wilderness Lane.
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Flash flooding forced the closure of the 900 block of Blue Grey Parkway.
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Flash flooding forced the closure of the 800 block of Dixon Street and the 200 block of Howison Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple one to two inch tree branches were down along Fall Hill Avenue and near Hughey Court.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were down near Fall Hill Avenue and Normandy Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were down. The spotter estimated wind gusts around 80 mph.
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Multiple trees were down near Fall Hill Avenue and Normandy Avenue.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on River Road near Bragg Road. A rain gauge near Brookfield reported 4.02 inches.
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Tree limbs were broken due to thunderstorm winds.
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Debris was lofted by thunderstorm winds.
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Multiple four inch limbs were down on the campus of the University of Mary Washington.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was reported at Fredericksburg.
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Trees were down on seven streets around the city of Fredericksburg.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported in Fredericksburg.
Hail Hail
Penny size hail was reported at the intersection of Highway 17 and 648.
Hail Hail
Penny size hail was reported in Fredericksburg.
Hail Hail
Nickel size hail was reported at the intersection of Williams Street and Little Page Street.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported near Hotchkiss Street.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail was reported at Deerwood Drive.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported in Fredericksburg.
Hail Hail
Nickel sized hail was reported at Leavells Road.
Hail Hail
Penny sized hail was reported in the northeast portion of the City of Fredericksburg.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 13 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
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