Gloucester County, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1961 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
17
Tornado reports
33
Hail reports
20
Floods since 1996
313
All events
4
Deaths
$22.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Gloucester County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 17 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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.
Tornado tracked from York county into Gloucester county. The worst damage (EF2 and EF3 intensity) was in the southern part of Gloucester county near Clopton. A total of 15 homes were destroyed by the tornado, with an additional 29 homes sustaining major damage. Nearly 100 other s…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported trees and power lines down east of Gloucester.
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 widespread moderate to major coastal flooding across Gloucester County on October 12 into October 13. The Ware …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down near the intersection of Willis Road and Ark Road in Gloucester County.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A heatwave impacted Gloucester County on July 27. Heat indices reached 108-115 degrees with high temperatures in the mid 90s and dew points in the upper 70s to lower 80s.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged heatwave impacted Gloucester 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 als…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell along Salem Church Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell across Ware Neck Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell along Friendship Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell along Frays Mill Rd.
Hail Hail
The public reported 1 inch diameter hail in the vicinity of Aberdeen Creek Road in southwestern Gloucester County.
Hail Hail
The public reported 1 inch diameter hail in the Rosewell area of Gloucester County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An Emergency Manager reported several trees and power lines down across the county.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A waterspout moved onshore from the York River near Gloucester Institute in Gloucester County. Several large trees were downed on this property, a large propane tank was displaced several hundred feet, shingles were removed from a cottage, and a small pillar was shifted off the a…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An NWS storm survey found wind damage consistent with 70 to 75 mph winds across a portion of Gloucester County just east of Gloucester High School. Several trees were snapped and blown over, including one tree which fell through a home.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 2 to 7 inches across Gloucester county. A CoCoRaHS report of 6.8 inches of snow was measured 1 S of Ware Neck, VA.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged generally from 2 to 4 inches across Gloucester county. There was a public report of 4.3 inches 1 W of White Marsh Virginia.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
An area of low pressure moved across the Outer Banks and out to sea on the night of November 14 into November 15. Winds became northeast ahead of the low and northwest behind the low as it moved offshore on November 15. This resulted in moderate coastal flooding across Gloucester…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A rainfall total of 3.79 inches was reported near (7.1 NNE) Gloucester Courthouse. Several reports of 1.75 to 3.5 inches were reported across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Personal weather station reported a gust to 59 mph.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS observer measured a storm total rainfall amount of 1.7 inches of rain.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS observer reported that 2.16 inches of rain had fallen in the past 24 hours.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS observer reported that 2.36 inches of rain had fallen in the past 24 hours.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS observer reported that 2.53 inches of rain had fallen in the past 24 hours.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS observer reported that 3.86 inches of rain had fallen in the past 24 hours.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS observer reported that 4.53 inches of rain had fallen in the past 24 hours.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS observer reported that 4.63 inches of rain had fallen in the past 24 hours.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS observer reported that 4.69 inches of rain had fallen in the past 24 hours.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS observer reported that 4.74 inches of rain had fallen in the past 24 hours.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS observer reported that 7.76 inches of rain had fallen in the past 24 hours.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS observer reported that 7.99 inches of rain had fallen in the past 24 hours.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Woodsville Road was flooded and partially blocked due to standing water.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Broadcast media relayed a public report of 6.13 inches of rain which had fallen since midnight. Most of the rain fell between 9 to 10 AM on July 20.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported near Gloucester Courthouse.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS site 1.7 miles south southeast of Zanoni measured 2.90 inches of rainfall over a 24 hour period.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS site 2.1 miles south of Gloucester Courthouse measured 2.88 inches of rainfall over a 24 hour period.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CWOP site in Hayes measured 2.61 inches of rainfall over a 24 hour period.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed near the intersection of Fletcher and Salem Church Road.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 3.22 inches was reported at (1.5 WNW) James Store. Rainfall total of 2.90 inches was reported at (4.7 NW) Gloucester Point.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported in the Ark area of Gloucester.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Nearly 500 power outages were reported near Glenns likely caused by thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Nearly 200 power outages were reported just north of Ware Neck likely due to thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees fell down on Eagle Point Plantation Road at the intersection with Warner Hall Road.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 2.74 inches was reported.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 3.10 inches was reported.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 3.05 inches was reported.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 15 | 1 |
| 2024 | 21 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 14 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 0 |
| 2020 | 13 | 1 |
| 2019 | 5 | 1 |
| 2018 | 13 | 2 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 13 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5 | 1 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 13 | 0 |
| 2008 | 12 | 1 |
| 2007 | 12 | 1 |
| 2006 | 9 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 15 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 16 | 3 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 3 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
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