Hopewell (c) storm history
Storm events recorded in Hopewell (c), Virginia between 1950 and 2025.
72
Total events
2
Tornadoes
14
Hail
7
Floods
0
Deaths
$2.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Shed was blown over.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed and punctured the roof of River View on the Appomattox Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Portions of Randolph Road was closed due to high water.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals generally ranged between one inch and two inches across the county. Rainfall total of 1.59 inches was reported at (1 NE) Hopewell.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals were between three inches and four inches across the county. Rainfall total of 3.39 inches was reported at (1 NE) Hopewell.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads were flooded in the city of Hopewell.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals between three and five inches were reported across the county.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals between three and five inches were reported across the county. Rainfall total of 4.34 inches was reported at (1 NE) Hopewell.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed at Davis Lane.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported and covering the ground.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 2.55 inches was reported at Hopewell (1 NE).
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 6.00 inches was reported at Hopewell (1 NE).
Flood Flood
Several roads remained impassable or closed across much of the city due to lingering flooding.
Flood Flood
Numerous roads remained closed due to ongoing flooding from heavy rainfall across portions of the county.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 2.97 inches was measured at the City of Hopewell.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals generally ranged from 2 to 4 inches across the county. Hopewell (1 NE) reported 3.65 inches of rain.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals generally ranged from 3 to 6 inches across the county.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals generally ranged from 1 inch to 3 inches across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed along Ruffin Road at Sandy Ridge Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed. Two trees were downed on homes. Trees were also downed on power lines.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported.
Hail Hail
Half dollar size hail was reported.
Hail Hail
Half dollar size hail was reported.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall amounts generally ranged between 1.5 inches and 2.5 inches across the county. Hopewell reported 2.28 inches of rain.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large power pole was snapped off. Part of a roof was blown off an apartment complex. Few trees were downed.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail was reported.
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball size hail was reported.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was measured at Route 10.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were downed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Some roads were impassable due to high water. Red Cross was helping a family whose apartment was flooded.
Flood Flood
Heavy rains associated with Hurricane Irene produced widespread low-land flooding across much of the county, including roadways which were washed out or closed. Storm total rainfall generally ranged from five to eight inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed on Ruffin Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed on Route 36.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall amounts of four to seven inches occurred across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree was downed on Trenton Street.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall amounts of one to three inches occurred across the county.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall amounts ranged between four and six inches across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree was uprooted with another large tree falling on a house.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Funnel cloud was spotted near Brandywine Street.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall amounts between one and four inches occurred across the county.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Tropical Storm Hanna produced heavy rain across portions of the county.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall amounts averaged between two and four inches across the county.
Hail Hail
Penny-size hail fell.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large one to two feet diameter trees down in City Point area. One tree was on a house and caused structural damage. A large barge was dislodged. Two detached garages damaged.
Hail Hail
Tornado F0 Tornado
F0 tornado occurred in Appomattox Manor area of Hopewell. The tornado downed or damaged 25 to 30 trees, and damaged a shed.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |