Northumberland County, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1969 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
11
Tornado reports
13
Hail reports
51
Floods since 1996
318
All events
0
Deaths
$38.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Northumberland County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 11 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
Emergency manager reported several branches, limbs, and trees down in the Coan Stage area of Heathsville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down at the intersection of Ridge Road and Lara Road in Heathsville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto a house along Fox Point Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree branch fell down in Reedville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees fell down onto Ridge Road at Deer Gap.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines fell down at the intersection of Dodlyt Road and Northumberland Highway.
A tree fell down onto a vehicle on Dupont Memorial Highway in Heathsville. Two injuries were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree branches were reported across Jessie Dupont Memorial Highway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto a house off of Whays Creek Road in Northumberland County.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Rain changed over to snow during the afternoon of February 22 in Northumberland County. The heaviest snow fell during the late afternoon into the evening of February 22. Snowfall totals ranged from 3-4 inches with a public report of 4.5 inches in Oldhams just to the west in Westm…
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 Lewisetta recorded major coastal flooding of 4.10 ft MLLW 6:42 AM 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 moderate coastal flooding across Northumberland County on October 12. Lewisetta reached 3.97 ft MLLW at 524 PM …
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 Lewisetta, VA exceeded moderate flood threshold two times: recording 3.55 feet MLLW at 8:46 PM EST on October 1 and 3.71 feet MLLW at 8:30 AM EST …
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 Lewisetta, VA exceeded moderate flood thresholds twice, r…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees fell down in Callao.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees fell at the intersectionof Dodlyt Road and Northumberland Highway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell along Sydnors Millpond Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell along Lottsburg Road.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged heatwave impacted Northumberland 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…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
We received a picture on social media that shows multiple trees down in the Heathsville vicinity.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
We received several reports of trees down across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large pine tree snapped at the base and it caused some house damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Call center reports 25 trees down, some of which fell on power lines. Locations were scattered across the county.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
An area of low pressure occluded over the Ohio Valley on May 21 into May 22. This allowed for a period of elevated onshore flow which led to moderate coastal flooding across Northumberland County. Lewisetta reached 3.61 feet MLLW at 7:24 PM EST on May 21.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported 1 inch diameter hail in Callao.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were reported down across the Northumberland County.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 5 to 8 inches across the county. An NWS employee measured 8 inches of snowfall near Lottsburg, VA.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged from 5 to 6 inches across Northumberland County. A snowfall total of 6 inches was reported 3 miles (ESE) from Howland. Snow changed over to a wintry mix with a period of sleet and freezing rain likely occurring. However, no specific freezing rain …
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 Northumber…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
The combination of high pressure to the north and Helene Remnant low pressure to the south, resulted in prolonged northeast and east winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Northumberland county adjacent to the Potomac River. Lewisetta reach…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
The combination of strong high pressure over eastern Canada and weak low pressure off the southern New England coast, resulted in prolonged northeast, east and southeast winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Northumberland county adjacent …
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A rainfall total of 1.52 inches was reported near (4.6 SE) Heathsville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 911 call center reported water covering the road in Reedville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a couple of trees down in the Smith Point area of Reedville.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CWOP weather station reported that 2.59 inches of rain had fallen in the past 24 hours.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS observer reported that 3.29 inches of rain had fallen in the past 24 hours.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS observer reported that 5.52 inches of rain had fallen in the past 24 hours.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 911 call center reported that Apple Grove Road was closed with cars stranded and swiftwater rescues taking place.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 911 call center reported flooding across Jessie Dupont Memorial Highway and Morattico Church Road with cars stranded and swiftwater rescues on Morattico Church Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
VDOT reported Route 605 was flooded and closed due to heavy rain.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Street flooding was reported. Road was closed. Vehicles were stranded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were downed across Northumberland county including across Bon Harbor Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
VDOT reported high water on Courthouse Road (VA-201) with partial road closures in numerous locations due to heavy rainfall.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed near Heathsville.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado tracked from Richmond County across Ridge Road and into Northumberland County where it caused mainly EF-0 damage to Quinton Oaks Gulf course as several hardwood trees were knocked down along with a storage shed which was destroyed. Additional damage was caused to a doub…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
High pressure produced persistent northeast then east winds from Monday, March 25th into Wednesday, March 27th. These winds caused moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Northumberland county adjacent to the Potomac River. Lewisetta reached 3.64 feet MLLW at 336 am on…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Intensifying low pressure tracked from the Southeast United States northeast to just off the New England coast from Saturday, March 9th into Sunday, March 10th. The low produced very strong southeast or south winds, followed by west or northwest winds which caused moderate (tidal…
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 0 |
| 2025 | 18 | 0 |
| 2024 | 21 | 1 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 25 | 1 |
| 2020 | 20 | 2 |
| 2019 | 21 | 1 |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 11 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 9 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 1 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 1 |
| 1996 | 12 | 1 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
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