New Kent County, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1981 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
6
Tornado reports
17
Hail reports
27
Floods since 1996
279
All events
1
Deaths
$2.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in New Kent County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 6 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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down along New Kent Highway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees fell down onto Airport Road just north of I-64. This was confirmed by a county employee.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree limbs fell down and partially blocked VA-30.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
A late season freeze occurred during the morning hours of April 21 in New Kent County. Temperatures dropped as low as 29 degrees Fahrenheit at the New Kent County ASOS. This led to significant crop loss across the county. One winery lost 90 percent of their grapes.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees fell down in New Kent County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were reported down throughout New Kent County.
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 moderate coastal flooding across New Kent County on October 12 into October 13. West Point reached 6.39 ft MLLW…
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.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A heatwave impacted New Kent County on July 27. Heat indices reached 105-110 degrees with high temperatures in the mid 90s and dew points in the upper 70s to around 80 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Three trees fell across the eastern portion of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Powerlines fell due to thunderstorm wind.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees fell along Old Church Road near Tunstall.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree down along the intersection of Cooks Mill Road and Highway 249.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree down along the intersection of VA 33 and VA 249.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged heatwave impacted New Kent 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
Power lines fell on South Quaker Rd in New Kent County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on power lines on Continental Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell near intersection of New Kent Highway and Olivet Church Rd.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was reported 1 mile (NNW) from Mountcastle.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
VDOT reported that a tree was blocking west bound lanes of I-64.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported trees down across eastern New Kent County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported trees down across New Kent County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A trained spotter reported that water was covering and rushing over the intersection of Old Church Road and New Kent Highway.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 3 to 6 inches across the county. A CoCoRaHS observer measured 5.5 inches of snow 2 ESE of Colonial Downs, VA.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported fallen trees along the intersection of Hopewell Road and New Town Road in New Kent due to the storms.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from 3 to 4 inches across New Kent county. Public reported 4 inches of snowfall 1 WSW Barnettes Virginia.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported flash flooding near the intersection of Cherry Lane and Talleysville Road. Flooding of yards, ditches, and roadways was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported trees and power lines down along the road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported trees down in New Kent.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported large tree limbs down in New Kent.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A public mPING report reported flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A public mPING report reported flooding.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Large tree was downed across the road near Beebe Lane and Piney Branch Lane.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were several reports of flooding east of Interstate 295 toward Providence Forge.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported on Winter Falls Drive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Creek was overflowing. Yard and basement flooding was reported.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported in Mountcastle.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed along Old Church Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were reported down across northwestern New Kent County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route 155 was closed due to standing water. Rainfall total of 2.85 inches was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees fell down across the central portion of New Kent County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees fell down throughout New Kent county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and four inches across the county. Snowfall total of 3.5 inches was reported at Lanexa. Snowfall total of 3.2 inches was reported at (3.7 NE) Providence Forge.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one half inch and two inches across the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged between two inches and five inches across the county. Snowfall total of 5.0 inches was reported at Bottoms Bridge. Snowfall total of 3.8 inches was reported at Quinton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed on the Eastbound lanes of Interstate 64 at Mile Marker 213.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 3.54 inches was reported.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 20 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 18 | 1 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 |
| 2016 | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 12 | 1 |
| 2010 | 12 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 11 | 1 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 2 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 15 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
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