Newport News (c) storm history
Storm events recorded in Newport News (c), Virginia between 1950 and 2025.
235
Total events
7
Tornadoes
23
Hail
47
Floods
1
Deaths
$5.5M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto a power line on Campbell Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A VDOT camera showed water visibly rushing over the roadway at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Yorktown Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Law enforcement reported flooding along Warwick Boulevard. Additionally, a water rescue was reported at an apartment building nearby on Chelsea Place.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A picture on social media showed high water reaching the tops of tires on parked cars.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported along I-64 East.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were multiple reports of flooding around Newport News including Denbigh Boulevard.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported on either side of the intersection of I-64 and J Clyde Morris Boulevard.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell along Lucas Creek Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell along Bland Boulevard.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported near the intersection of Warwick and Harpersville Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Warwick Boulevard was closed due to flooding between 35th Street and 45th Street.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Mercury Boulevard was closed due to flooding at the underpass of Center Ave.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Warwick Boulevard was closed due to flooding at the underpass with Main Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Patrick Henry ASOS measured a gust of 54 knots (62 miles per hour).
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on Jefferson Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree down on Omni Boulevard.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down across Newport News.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down in Newport News.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An estimated gust of 55 knots (60 to 65 miles per hour) was reported from a retired USAF meteorologist.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A rainfall total of 2.26 inches was reported in (2.5 ESE) Newport News. Several reports of 1.5 to 2.2 inches of rain were reported across the city.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust of 53 knots (61 mph) was measured at PHF.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS observer measured a storm total rainfall amount of 2.08 inches of rain.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS observer measured a storm total rainfall amount of 2.45 inches of rain.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed on 21st Street in Newport News.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 2.82 inches was reported at (1 WSW) Beaconsdale. Rainfall total of 2.65 inches was reported at (2.5 ESE) Newport News.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads in Newport News were impassable due to flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Warwick Boulevard was impassable between 42nd Street and 49th Street.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads in the vicinity of the Newport News shipyard were closed or impassable due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There was video of several roads flooded in Newport News.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported at Orcutt Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed across southern Newport News.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in Hilton Village.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Awning/shelter over the platform at the Amtrak station was damaged and had to be removed.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were downed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported around Patrick Henry Mall in Newport News, including on Jefferson Avenue and Old Oyster Point Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported on Denbigh Boulevard in Newport News.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down on Stoney Creek Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A gust to 62 mph was recorded by the Patrick Henry ASOS.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads were flooded in the Denbigh area to Fort Eustis. A few vehicles were stranded in high water near Denbigh Boulevard.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 4.02 inches was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported on a portion of Denbigh Boulevard in Newport News.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed on Winston Road and Ferguson Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous power outages were caused by a storm near Warwick Boulevard.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power lines were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust of 53 knots (61 mph) was measured at PHF.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 12 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 16 | 0 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 20 | 0 |
| 2011 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 13 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 6 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1951 | 1 | 1 |