Lancaster County, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
10
Tornado reports
15
Hail reports
55
Floods since 1996
292
All events
0
Deaths
$12.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Lancaster County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 10 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.
A damage survey conducted by the NWS Wakefield office found a path of storm damage consistent with an EF2 tornado. The tornado touched down near Windmill Point Lane then rapidly intensified as it crossed over Antipoison Creek. Numerous houses in the Antipoison Neck area along Tam…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
VDOT reported a tree down on Route 815 in Lancaster County, in the vicinity of Benson Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree fell down at the intersection of Weems Road and Christ Church Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down onto Hoecake Road in Lancaster County.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
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 Windmill Point recorded moderate coastal flooding at 3.92 ft MLLW at 7:24 PM EDT on October 30th.
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 Lancaster County on October 12 into October 13. Windmill P…
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 Windmill Point, VA recorded moderate flooding with a reading of 3.51 feet MLLW at 7:00 AM EST on October 2.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
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 Windmill Point, VA rose above moderate tidal flood thresh…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported on waze at the intersection of VA-3 and VA-201 White Chapel Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees fell across Lancaster county.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged heatwave impacted Lancaster 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 also…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on Millenbeck Rd in Lancaster County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dominion Energy reported damaged power lines at Windmill Point Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported water over the roadway at Wilcox Neck Road and VA-3 History Land Highway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 911 call center reported flooding across numerous roads in eastern Lancaster County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a fallen tree along a road due to the storms.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 4 to 8 inches across the county. An NWS employee measured 8 inches of snowfall in Lottsburg, VA.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged from 4 to 6 inches across Lancaster County. A snowfall total of 4.9 inches was reported 1 mile (SSE) from Mollusk. Snow changed over to a wintry mix with a period of sleet and freezing rain likely occurring. However, no specific freezing rain tota…
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 Lancaster …
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 Lancaster county adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay. Windmill Point reac…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
The combination of strong high pressure over eastern Canada and weak low pressure off the southern New England coast, resulted in prolonged northeast, east and southeast winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Lancaster county adjacent to th…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A rainfall total of 1.6 inches was reported near (2 WNW) Kilmarnock.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Personal weather station measured a wind gust to 61 mph.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS observer reported that 2.93 inches of rain had fallen in the past 24 hours.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Regina Road was closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management reported a washed out section of road at the 500 block of Rehoboth Road in Kilmarnock near the Lancaster/Northumberland County line. The time of occurrence is estimated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
VDOT reported standing water at the intersection of Merry Point Road and Buzzards Neck Road. Both northbound and southbound lanes were reported closed.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CWOP site in Mollusk measured 2.91 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 Lancaster county adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay. Windmill Point reac…
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 3.33 inches was reported at Mollusk.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed on Lancaster Creek Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed on Irvington Road.
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 moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Lancaster county adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay. Windmill Point reach…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down and blocked a road in Lancaster County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees fell down in southern Lancaster county.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 4.58 inches was reported.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 6.38 inches was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Portions of River Road and History Land Highway were flooded in Lancaster county near Lively.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported on Mary Ball Road near Lancaster.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Portions of River Road between Mollusk and Ottoman were closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple locations were flooded on Courthouse Road in Lancaster.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 6.71 inches was reported.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 6.56 inches was reported.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A weak tornado first developed over the Rappahannock River near Water View and then tracked southeast between Ottoman and Senora in Lancaster county causing minor damage to mainly trees and a few structures as it crossed River Road. The tornado continued southeast crossing the Co…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down on Route 3 near Beulah Baptist Church.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
A combination of surface high pressure centered over the Canadian Maritimes and surface low pressure spinning off the Mid Atlantic Coast, resulted in strong northeast or north winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Lancaster county adjacent…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged between four inches and six inches across the county. Snowfall total of 6.0 inches was reported at Kilmarnock. Snowfall total of 5.5 inches was reported at Mollusk. Snowfall total of 5.5 inches was reported at (6.2 NNE) Urbanna.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 14 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 1 |
| 2021 | 34 | 0 |
| 2020 | 15 | 1 |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 2 |
| 2016 | 12 | 1 |
| 2015 | 12 | 1 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 16 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 1 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
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