Mathews County, 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.
7
Tornado reports
8
Hail reports
26
Floods since 1996
225
All events
0
Deaths
$31.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Mathews 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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All storm eventsTornadoes
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 Gloucester county into western Mathews county where it lifted. Few trees were downed or sheared off.
High Wind High Wind
The Weatherflow sensor at Stingray Point experienced strong winds as low pressure deepened offshore. Sustained winds were above 40 mph from 2-4 AM EST. Winds gusted above 40 mph from midnight through early afternoon with a peak gust of 60 mph measured at 7:33 AM EST.
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 Mathews County on October 12 into October 13. Windmill Poi…
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…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged heatwave impacted Mathews 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 c…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Cable lines were knocked down along Old Ferry Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A roof was blown off a storage unit on Cricket Hill Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Damage to a barn was reported on Gwynn's Island.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
VDOT reported multiple trees blocking the road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree and structural damage was reported at Ginny Creek Marina.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An NWS survey team determined that damage near Ginny Point Marina was consistent with winds from severe thunderstorm straight-line winds of 80 miles per hour. Other locations across the county saw significant tree damage which was likely from straight-line winds of 65 to 75 miles…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 3 to 7 inches across the county. A CoCoRaHS report of 7 inches was logged 1 SE of Port Haywood, VA.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from 2 to 4 inches across Mathews county. A public report measured 4 inches of snowfall from Cobbs Creek 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 Mathews Co…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A rainfall total of 2.45 inches was reported in North. A rainfall total of 1.87 inches was reported near (1 SE) Port Haywood. A rainfall total of 1.53 inches was reported near (1.5 NNE) Mathews.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS observer reported that 2.93 inches of rain had fallen in the past 24 hours.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS observer reported that 3.13 inches of rain had fallen in the past 24 hours.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS observer reported that 3.44 inches of rain had fallen in the past 24 hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were downed near Bookers Lane and Route 14.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 2.40 inches was reported at (1.5 NNE) Mathews.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported. Video showed hail was covering the ground.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 3.27 inches was reported.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 3.46 inches was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported on Main Street in Mathews.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 2.56 inches was reported.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 3.17 inches was reported.
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 (1 SE) Port Haywood. Snowfall total of 5.0 inches was reported at (1 SW) Diggs. Snowfall total of 4.5 inches was reported at Fort Nonsense.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and three inches across the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and three inches across the county. Snowfall total of 2.1 inches was reported at (2 S) Fort Nonsense. Snowfall total of 2.1 inches was reported at (1 SE) Port Haywood. Snowfall total of 2.0 inches was reported at Gwynn. Snowfall t…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed at Buckley Hall Road and Route 14 (John Clayton Memorial Highway).
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported in the Courthouse area of Liberty Square.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rainfall total of 4.25 inches was reported since 1 PM. There was no confirmation of flooding, but a spotter reported that flooding was likely ongoing nearby.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical storm winds downed several trees and power lines, produced minor structural damage, and caused scattered power outages across the county. Wind gusts averaged between 35 and 45 knots.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in ice accretion between a trace and 0.20 inch across the county. A few trees and power lines were downed, with scattered power outages reported due to the ice accretion.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall and sleet totals generally ranged between one half inch and two inches across the county. Snowfall total of 2.0 inches was reported at Gwynn. Some light freezing rain or freezing drizzle also occurred.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one half inch and two inches across the county. Snowfall total of 1.1 inches was reported at (2 S) Fort Nonsense.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one half inch and two inches across the county.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals generally ranged between two inches and three inches across the county. Rainfall total of 2.70 inches was reported at (2.2 WSW) Mathews.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals generally ranged between two inches and four inches across the county. Rainfall total of 3.38 inches was reported at (1 SE) Port Haywood. Rainfall total of 3.13 inches was reported at (2.2 WSW) Mathews.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 2.25 inches was reported at (1 SE) Port Haywood.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals were between two inches and four inches across the county. Rainfall total of 2.24 inches was reported at North.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals between two and four inches were reported across the county. Rainfall total of 3.73 inches was reported at (1 SE) Port Haywood.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads were flooded across the county.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical storm winds downed and uprooted several trees and power lines, produced significant structural damage, and caused power outages across the county. Wind gust of 43 knots (49 mph) was measured at Gwynn.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 1 |
| 2011 | 5 | 1 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 1 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
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