Norfolk (c) 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.
13
Tornado reports
41
Hail reports
96
Floods since 1996
323
All events
3
Deaths
$81.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Norfolk (c) County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 13 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.
Wind gust pushed a crane against a building pinning a shipyard employee.
Woman struck by lightning while on boat.
Five helicopters where flipped on their side with propeller and roof damage near Norfolk Naval Air Station. This was likely caused by a gustnado with winds estimated to be between 90 to 95 miles per hour.
Heavy rain caused an extended period of significant flooding across much of the city. Numerous roads were impassable or closed for several days, and many homes and businesses were impacted.
Hail caused widespread damage to homes, businesses and vehicles.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Road flooding was reported near the intersection of Llewellyn Avenue and East Princess Anne Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported along I-264 in Norfolk, resulting in the closure of the west exit 10.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A member of the public reported 6-8 inches of standing water on the corner of Monticello Avenue and East 17th Street in Norfolk.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were reported down in Norfolk. Additionally, the Norfolk International Airport ASOS measured a gust to 57 miles per hour nearby.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The AWOS station (KNGU) in Norfolk measured a gust to 61 miles per hour.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported along Hampton Boulevard near Bolling Avenue via Waze.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were multiple reports of high water along West Ocean View Avenue via Waze.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
VDOT reported high water on I-564 near mile marker 0.7, resulting in lane closures.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported at the intersection of Beach View Street and Oak Park Avenue.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A local official via social media reported the Monticello Avenue underpass was closed due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple reports were received of high water along West 26th Street via waze.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported on I-64 west near Mile Marker 272.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Traffic cameras showed a large amount of water on I-64 near Northampton Boulevard. Multiple reports of flooding were received via Waze in same area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported flooding on Kempsville Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were numerous reports of flooding via waze with water visible on the roadway via VDOT cameras in the vicinity of I-264 just east of the downtown tunnel.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported flooding along Tidewater Drive near Cromwell Drive and on Norview Avenue via waze.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Virginia Beach Boulevard flooded in Norfolk. Water was about one foot deep and covered the highway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
VDOT cameras showed visible flooding on Interstate 564 south of the Norfolk Naval Air Station (NAS). There were also numerous additional Waze reports of flooding in the surrounding area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported street flooding near Suburban Parkway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported at least a foot of water under a bridge on Monticello Avenue that was blocking traffic.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 911 Call Center reported flooding at the intersection of Colonial Avenue and 21st Street.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 911 call center reported flooding at the intersection of East 17th Street and Monticello Avenue.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A rainfall total of 1.7 inches was reported at the Norfolk International Airport. A rainfall total of 1.59 inches was reported in Norfolk.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree downed onto a power line on Ocean Avenue.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported on the roadway near the intersection of Interstate 64 and Virginia Beach Boulevard.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media reported a roof blown off of a pool house as well as medium sized branches down in the Bells Farm Neighborhood of Norfolk.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large hardwood tree fell down on a house on White Chapel Road in Norfolk. The tree also damaged an SUV.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power line was downed on Chesapeake Boulevard in Norfolk.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust of 62 knots (71 mph) was measured at NGU.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree was downed on Commodore Drive in the Commodore Park neighborhood of Norfolk.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were many reports of high water across the city of Norfolk.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was covering the roadway at Monticello Avenue and East 26th Street.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Cars were stranded due to high water at Virginia Beach Boulevard and Tidewater Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust of 52 knots (60 mph) was measured at NGU.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Streets were flooded. Road was closed. Vehicles were stranded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported at Boush Street and Olney Road. Intersection was covered with water.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 2.29 inches was reported at ORF.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported in Norfolk at the junction of Boush Street and Olney Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Street flooding was reported. Street was closed. Vehicles were stranded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported at the intersection of Boush Street and Olney Road. Water was up to a foot deep.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were numerous reports of flooding across the city of Norfolk. The highest number of reports were centered around Hampton Boulevard.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 14 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 0 |
| 2023 | 31 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 13 | 0 |
| 2019 | 14 | 0 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 |
| 2016 | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 1 |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 14 | 0 |
| 2008 | 8 | 1 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 1 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 2 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 5 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 2 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 2 | 2 |
| 1960 | 2 | 0 |
| 1957 | 2 | 2 |
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