James City, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
8
Tornado reports
20
Hail reports
39
Floods since 1996
331
All events
3
Deaths
$68.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in James City
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 8 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 EF3 Tornado
Tornado tracked from Surry county into the Kingsmill section of James City county . Several trees were downed or sheared off. A few homes and buildings were damaged.
The very strong winds downed trees and caused power outages. A forty four year old male died when a large oak tree fell on his vehicle.
Strong gradient wind caused a tree to be blown down across the Colonial Parkway in Jamestown. The falling tree struck a vehicle and killed the woman passenger of the vehicle.
Lightning strike killed man at Busch Gardens amusement park.
At about 1510 EDT a tornado hit the south part of Newport News. It moved northeast across the south part of the city and across the south part of Hampton. It knocked down numerous trees, damaged many homes and injured eight people in Newport News and two in Hampton. A reported 16…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees fell down across northern James City County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree down near the intersection of Richmond Road and Diascund Reservoir Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported three trees knocked down at a residence along Riverview Road. One damaged a kennel.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree down at 3472 Old Stage Road.
Astronomical Low Tide Astronomical Low Tide
Strong northeast winds between coastal low pressure offshore and high pressure over eastern Canada resulted in an extended period of coastal flooding. The gauge at Scotland Ferry on the James River recorded moderate coastal flooding of 4.91 ft MLLW 4:12 PM EDT on October 28th.
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 James City County on October 12 into October 13. Yorktown …
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Elevated winds and long-period swell led to coastal flooding in eastern Virginia, particularly on the tidal rivers. The tide gauge at Jamestown, VA recorded moderate flooding with a reading of 4.64 feet MLLW at 6:46 PM EST on October 1.
Astronomical Low Tide Astronomical Low Tide
Hurricane Erin passed well offshore and combined with high pressure to the north, resulting in a period of strong onshore winds and coastal flooding across eastern Virginia and the Virginia Eastern Shore. The tide gauge at Scottland/Jamestown Ferry, VA exceeded moderate tidal flo…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 911 call center reported water covering the roadway on Pocahontas Trail.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported in the 5400 block of Olde Town Road.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A heatwave impacted James City County on July 27. Heat indices reached 110-115 degrees with high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and dew points in the upper 70s to lower 80s.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged heatwave impacted James City 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
Tree damage with loud snapping sounds was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down across the road blocking traffic.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 51 knots was measured at the Williamsburg airport.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 3 to 6 inches across the county and Williamsburg. A report of 6 inches was measured 1 WNW of Jamestown, VA.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from 2.5 to 5 inches across James City county and Williamsburg. A spotter measured 5.2 inches of snow 2 NNE of Governors Land 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 James City…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
The combination of high pressure to the north and Helene Remnant low pressure to the south, resulted in prolonged northeast and east winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of James City county. Jamestown reached 4.60 feet MLLW on Tuesday, Octo…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A rainfall total of 1.58 inches was reported near (4.1 WNW) Williamsburg.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Standing water was reported along Route 60 West at Croaker Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed and knocked down power lines on Judy Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust of 52 knots (60 mph) was measured along the northern shore of the James River.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed along Rochambeau Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed along Colonial Parkway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed along Jockey's Neck Trail.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS observer measured a storm total rainfall amount of 1.85 inches of rain.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS observer reported that 2.28 inches of rain had fallen in the past 24 hours.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS observer reported that 2.55 inches of rain had fallen in the past 24 hours.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS observer reported that 2.8 inches of rain had fallen in the past 24 hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Lane closures on Route 60 were reported due to debris on the roadway.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS site 4.7 miles west southwest of Williamsburg measured 2.87 inches of rainfall over a 24 hour period.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS site 4.5 miles northwest of Williamsburg measured 2.73 inches of rainfall over a 24 hour period.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
The combination of high pressure over southeast Canada and low pressure just off the Mid Atlantic coast resulted in strong northeast winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of James City county. Jamestown reached 4.53 feet MLLW at 1130 pm on We…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Tropical Storm Ophelia tracked northward across east central North Carolina and up through central Virginia from early Saturday morning, September 23rd into early Sunday morning, September 24th. The combination of high pressure to the north and the storm resulted in very strong n…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 2.89 inches was reported at (1.1 SSW) Toano.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Standing water was reported on Claremont Street near Williamsburg.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Post Tropical Cyclone Ian lingering over the Mid Atlantic region and just off the coast, resulted in very strong northeast or north winds which caused minor to major (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of James City county. Jamestown reached 5.50 feet MLLW at 106 am on Saturda…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
A combination of surface high pressure centered over the Northeast United States and Tropical Cyclone Ian lifting northwest through eastern South Carolina, resulted in very strong east or northeast winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Jam…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
National Weather Service Employee reported a tree was downed at Busch Gardens that snapped the Sky Ride cable and was blocking the train track.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 3.96 inches was reported.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 3.75 inches was reported.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 16 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 21 | 0 |
| 2021 | 30 | 0 |
| 2020 | 19 | 1 |
| 2019 | 14 | 0 |
| 2018 | 16 | 1 |
| 2017 | 14 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 | 13 | 0 |
| 2011 | 13 | 1 |
| 2010 | 14 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 8 | 1 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 2 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 2 | 0 |
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