Hampton (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.
7
Tornado reports
27
Hail reports
40
Floods since 1996
196
All events
0
Deaths
$13.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Hampton (c) County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 7 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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.
Tornado touchdown in the city of Hampton. Extensive structural damage in a 3 block area. Numerous minor injuries, with 6 people transported to the hospital. Three apartment complexes and an assisted living facility condemned. Two additional apartment complexes partially condemned…
Heavy rain caused an extended period of significant flooding across much of the county. Numerous roads were impassable or closed for two days, and many homes and businesses were impacted.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported a power line down near Harris Creek Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported power line wires down on Whealton Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported a gust to 52 knots (60 miles per hour). Tree branches also fell down in the Willow Oaks subdivision.
Hail Hail
The public reported half dollar sized hail in Hampton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Langley Air Force Base AWOS station (KLFI) measured a gust to 62 knots (71 miles per hour).
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous large tree branches and power lines fell down in the Willow Oaks neighborhood in Hampton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Langley Airforce Base AWOS station (KLFI) in Hampton measured a gust to 59 miles per hour.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were several waze reports of flash flooding on I-64 near Woodlands Golf Course.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported at the intersection of West Queen Street and West Weaver Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported Winchester Drive flooded at Kraft Elementary School.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were multiple public reports of flooding on Fox Hill Road via waze.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported street flooding near the intersection of Todds Lane and Big Bethel Road via waze.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Moderate street and yard flooding was reported by the public. Total rainfall of 1.75 inches was noted in one hour.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
VDOT reported delays due to standing water on I-64 East in Hampton at mile marker 267.3.
Flood Flood
The public reported flooding in Hampton due to the storms moving through the area.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A rainfall total of 3.77 inches was reported in (3.4 W) Hampton. Rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches were reported across the city.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported flooded roads on Waze in the City of Hampton.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
An mPING report from the public reported flooded roads in Hampton.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported on Interstate 64.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wires were downed on Florence Drive and Milton Drive in Hampton.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding due to heavy rain was reported by the public near the intersection of Armistead Avenue and Mercer Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust of 55 knots (63 mph) was measured.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported on Interstate 64 West in Hampton. Portions of the interstate were flooded reducing traffic to one lane.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 2.74 inches was reported at (7.2 W) Hampton. Rainfall total of 2.65 inches was reported at (3.4 W) Hampton.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads were flooded across the city of Hampton. Lots of deep standing water was reported also.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree was downed onto a car and multiple areas reported downed power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed just south of Mercury Boulevard.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wires were downed in multiple locations near Mercury Boulevard.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed near Hampton Coliseum.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed on a garage. Some other trees were downed across the area with power outages.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported at the intersection of Merchant Lane and Coliseum Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed along Shell Road.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail was reported.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported.
Hail Hail
Half dollar size hail was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed on Little Back River Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Standing water covering the roadway was reported on Interstate 64 at Mile Marker 264.
Flood Flood
Numerous roads were impassible or closed due to continued flooding from recent heavy rainfall.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals generally ranged between four inches and seven inches across the county. Rainfall total of 7.20 inches was reported at (1.9 NW) Hampton. Rainfall total of 4.34 inches was reported at LFI.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 2.91 inches was reported at Hampton. Rainfall total of 2.69 inches was reported at LFI. Rainfall total of 2.68 inches was reported at (8.1 W) Hampton.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals were between three inches and five inches across the county. Rainfall total of 4.44 inches was reported at Hampton. Rainfall total of 3.85 inches was reported at (8.1 W) Hampton.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 2.15 inches was reported at (8.1 W) Hampton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed at Route 60 and East Avenue.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals between three and six inches were reported across the county. Rainfall total of 4.95 inches was reported at LFI (Langley Air Force Base).
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust of 51 knots (59 mph) was measured at LFI.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed on a house at Michael Street and Deerfield Boulevard.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 1.92 inches was reported at Langley Air Force Base (LFI). Rainfall total of 1.78 inches was reported at Hampton.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 22 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 13 | 1 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 1 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 1 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
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