Middlesex County, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1976 and 2025, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
11
Tornado reports
18
Hail reports
21
Floods since 1996
277
All events
0
Deaths
$37.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Middlesex 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.
Tornado F3 Tornado
At around 1500 EDT, a tornado moved northeast across the south-central part of the county.
Tornado developed in southeast Middlesex county along the Plankatank River. It moved northeast through Deltaville then off the land and dissipated over the Rappahannock River. Thirty five homes in Deltaville sustained major damage or were destroyed by the tornado. An additional 2…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A velocity enhancement from a severe storm crossing the Piankatank River likely formed a waterspout over the river before moving onshore of Bland Point in Deltaville around 935 PM EST. A large oak tree fell on and caused damage to a pool and pool furniture. As the tornado moved a…
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 Middlesex 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…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A heatwave impacted Middlesex County on July 27. Heat indices reached 110-115 degrees with high temperatures in the low to mid 90s and dew points in the upper 70s to lower 80s.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell at the intersection of Old Virginia Street and Warner Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell at the intersection of Town Bridge Rd and Old Virginia Street.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged heatwave impacted Middlesex 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 across Providence Rd, resulting in power outages.
Hail Hail
The public reported 1 inch diameter hail near Deltaville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down in Middlesex county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Extensive tree damage was reported with trees on house.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 2 to 6 inches across the county. Public report of 5.5 inches of snow was logged from Wilton, VA.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged from 4 to 5 inches across Middlesex County. A snowfall total of 4 inches was reported in Urbanna. Just to the north in Lancaster County, a snowfall total of 4.9 inches was reported. Snow changed over to a wintry mix with a period of sleet and free…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from 2 to 4 inches across Middlesex county. 3.5 inches of snow was reported near Hartfield 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 Middlesex …
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A rainfall total of 2.76 inches was reported near (1.5 WNW) Hartfield. A rainfall total of 1.71 inches was reported near (1 S) Deltaville. A rainfall total of 1.57 inches was reported near (1.1 ENE) Locust Hill.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were downed along Rappahannock Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were downed along Locust Grove Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed along Deerchase Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were downed.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS observer reported that 2.7 inches of rain had fallen in the past 24 hours.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CWOP site in Hartfield measured 2.5 inches of rainfall over a 24 hour period.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical Storm Ophelia tracked northward across east central North Carolina and up through central Virginia from early Saturday morning, September 23 into early Sunday morning, September 24. The combination of high pressure to the north and Ophelia resulted in strong northeast, e…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 5.94 inches was reported at Hartfield. Rainfall total of 2.59 inches was reported at (1.1 ENE) Locust Hill.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds caused damage at a local marina, lifting the roof off of a boat house and dropping it on several nearby boats. After a review of the radar data, photographs of the damage, and in consultation with the local Emergency Manager, the National Weather Service conclu…
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 3.20 inches was reported.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 2.98 inches was reported.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 2.75 inches was reported.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 3.06 inches was reported.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Rotating wall cloud with a possible funnel cloud was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and a power line were downed on Chick Cove Drive at Puller Highway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed on Horseshoe Bend Road in Deltaville near the Deltaville Library.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged between three inches and six inches across the county. Snowfall total of 5.5 inches was reported at Urbanna. Snowfall total of 5.0 inches was reported at Hartfield. Snowfall total of 4.0 inches was reported at Saluda.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and two inches across the county. Snowfall total of 1.5 inches was reported at (1.5 WNW) Hartfield. Snowfall total of 1.5 inches was reported at (1.1 ENE) Locust Hill.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between two inches and four inches across the county. Snowfall total of 3.0 inches was reported at (8 SSW) White Stone. Snowfall total of 2.5 inches was reported at (2.9 W) Hartfield.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed east of Saluda.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed along Coachpoint Road.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 3.32 inches was reported.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 2.99 inches was reported.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 2.60 inches was reported.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 2.01 inches was reported.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | 1 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 20 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 16 | 1 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 2 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 11 | 0 |
| 2011 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010 | 13 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 12 | 1 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 16 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 1 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 1 |
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