Petersburg (c) County, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1970 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
4
Tornado reports
5
Hail reports
41
Floods since 1996
114
All events
0
Deaths
$31.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Petersburg (c) County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 4 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.
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management in collaboration with the National Weather Service in Wakefield Virginia conducted a Virginia Incident Damage Assessment for the City of Petersburg after significant flooding on the night of July 14 into the morning of July 15. Wide…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees fell down onto the Petersburg Battlefield.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Lieutenant Run Creek at Bollingbrook in Petersburg rapidly rose from around 5 feet to 10.96 feet in one hour between 4 and 5 PM EST. Minor flood stage is 10.5 feet.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on I-95 via waze and traffic camera.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree fell down along Ferndale Avenue.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Lieutenant Run Creek at St. Andrews St. reached major flood stage, crested at 11.79 feet, and overtopped the bridge.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were reports of an apartment flooding on West Bank Street in Petersburg. Several inches of water flooded the first floor of the apartment.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Residents of the first floor of apartments on Bank Street were evacuating due to rising water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
River street was under water by the old farmers market.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were reports of high water on County Drive near Wagner Road and the animal shelter.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Broadcast media reported that a home in Petersburg was unlivable due to the extent of flooding in the home. A picture of the home showed water up to the bottom of the windowsill. The picture also showed a submerged vehicle parked beside the home. The timestamp was estimated by ra…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Lieutenant Run Creek at Bollingbrook St. in Petersburg exceeded major flood stage. The creek rose about 7 feet in one hour.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported at multiple locations throughout the City of Petersburg. Several water rescues were performed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was up to 18 inches deep in backyards along Stuart Avenue.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
VDOT reported Exit 52 on I-95 at Bank Street was closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Lieutenant Run Creek at Bollingbrook Street in Petersburg crested at 15.98 feet. The creek rose over 10 feet in 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Brickhouse Run was overflowing Hinton street and encroached on homes. This resulted in a water rescue.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Standing water was visible over the roadway at I-95 and Mile Marker 52 in Petersburg near Bank Street.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Lieutenant Run Creek at Bollingbrook (LRCV2) rose 3 feet in 15 minutes.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High, flowing water was reported at Courthouse Road and County Drive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple water rescues were ongoing across the city of Petersburg.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
East Bank Street was closed at East Washington Street and Bollingbrook Street. Numerous adjacent side streets were also flooded and closed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Standing water was reported on Route 629 near Birdsong and Flank Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Standing water was reported on Interstate 95 at Mile Marker 52 in the city of Petersburg. The north exit 52 was closed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Portion of East Bank Street was closed due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Intersection of 3rd Street and River Street was closed due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Intersection of Bollingbrook Street and North Crater Road was closed due to high water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
VDOT reported a fallen tree on I-95 at mile marker 47. This tree was partially blocking a lane.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
VDOT cameras showed standing water up to one foot deep in the leftmost lane of interstate 95. Multiple cars were pulled off on the shoulder of the roadway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported in Old Towne Petersburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed and blocking the Interstate.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Portion of Wythe Street at Route 142 (Halifax Street) was impassable due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Interstate 95 at Exit 52 northbound was closed due to high water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Nearly 4,000 power outages due to thunderstorm winds were reported in Petersburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed at Mile Marker 60 and Mile Marker 65 on Interstate 85.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Funnel cloud was reported near Route 460.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Bank and Bollingbrook Streets were closed at Crater Road due to water over road. There were numerous reports of 3 to 4 inches of rainfall in this area over the past 90 minutes.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Nearly 70 percent of all roads in Petersburg were closed due to flooding at the height of the event.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads around Petersburg were flooded and were impassable. One water rescue was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads were flooded across Petersburg, including Defense Road, Squirrel Level Road, Joseph Jenkins at Pocahontas Street, and Mckeer Street at Saint Andrews.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals generally ranged between two inches and three inches across the county.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals were between three inches and four inches across the county.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads were impassible due to high water.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals between three and five inches were reported across the county.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals between three and five inches were reported across the county. Rainfall total of 4.23 inches was reported at Petersburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed in the Walnut Hill area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed onto power lines.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals ranged between 3.00 inches and 6.00 inches across the city.
Flood Flood
Several roads remained impassable or closed across much of the city due to lingering flooding.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 21 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 8 | 1 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
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