Henrico County, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
11
Tornado reports
105
Hail reports
67
Floods since 1996
615
All events
6
Deaths
$17.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Henrico County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 11 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.
Law enforcement reported that a tree fell on a car, resulting in a fatality. This was confirmed by broadcast media from Henrico Police and Fire.
Large tree limb was downed onto a vehicle on Confederate Run Court.
Rainfall amounts between 5 and 10 inches resulted in numerous road closures due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Floodwater accumulated across nearly an entire fenced backyard, resulting in several inches of standing water that remained throughout the property. Flooding surrounded and partially submerged several structures.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees fell down in Tuckahoe just north of River Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees fell down along the intersection of I-64 and Parham Road near mile marker 181.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An NWS employee reported two trees down along with at least one large branch along I-295 Southbound. One tree fell in the woods and the other was in the shoulder.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was uprooted along Mayland Drive between Parham Road and Comet Road.
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There were multiple reports of trees down in the West End area of Henrico County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An NWS employee reported a tree down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were several reports of trees down throughout Henrico County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported along Darbytown Road at Dorey Park.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported at Pump Road near Three Chopt Road in Short Pump.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down onto Pemberton Road near I-64.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Part of I-295 was blocked due to a tree down on the roadway in Henrico County near mile marker 42.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A trained spotter reported backyard and street flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on Mountain Road.
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Numerous trees fell along Twin Hickory Lake Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees fell across Broad Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees fell along Staples Mill Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported flooding in the vicinity of Deep Run Creek.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Street flooding was reported near I-64 and Gaskins Road via waze.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public report of creek overflowing east of Short Pump.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several tree limbs fell near the intersection of I-64 and Parham Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree fell on a house along Buckingham Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree fell on a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power pole was snapped with lines blocking Dickens Road at Wilton Office Park near the intersection with Staples Mill Road. One mature tree was uprooted, and two 12 inch diameter trees were snapped approximately 15 to 20 feet up the trunks.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree fell on a house along Ginter Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines across Lakeside and other parts of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree fell on a house along Battery Avenue.
A large tree fell on a house along Kent Street. This caused minor injuries to one individual.
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A large tree fell onto a house along Oakwood Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree fell onto a house along Irisdale Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 64 mph (56 kt) wind gust was measured by the Richmond International Airport ASOS.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Airport Drive at Richmond International Airport was flooded from heavy rain. A video showing the flooding was shared on social media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down at the intersection of Club Commons Road and Old Wyndham Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell across Hermitage Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A trained spotter reported street and yard flooding near the I-95 and I-295 interchange.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported water starting to enter a home on Darbytown Road east of Downtown Richmond.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported several trees down across the northern portion of the City of Richmond and into Henrico County.
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The 911 call center reported a tree down on Greenwood Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported several trees down across the county, which resulted in power outages.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported several trees down across the county.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported flooding at Three Chopt Road and John Rolfe Highway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
VDOT reported exit 82 was closed on I-95 north due to standing water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported multiple trees and power lines down in the vicinity of Dill Road and US Route 360.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 53 | 0 |
| 2024 | 32 | 0 |
| 2023 | 16 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 0 |
| 2020 | 16 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 0 |
| 2018 | 51 | 0 |
| 2017 | 15 | 0 |
| 2016 | 41 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 17 | 0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 | 21 | 0 |
| 2011 | 18 | 0 |
| 2010 | 20 | 1 |
| 2009 | 26 | 0 |
| 2008 | 15 | 0 |
| 2007 | 20 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 1 |
| 2005 | 6 | 1 |
| 2004 | 8 | 2 |
| 2003 | 13 | 1 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 1 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 26 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 8 | 0 |
| 1989 | 8 | 1 |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 7 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 4 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 7 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 4 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 4 | 2 |
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