Prince George County, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
9
Tornado reports
41
Hail reports
55
Floods since 1996
421
All events
1
Deaths
$11.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Prince George County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 9 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
Tropical storm force winds knocked down several trees and power lines, as well as caused some structural damage. In addition, heavy rains contributed to significant crop damage. Storm total rainfall generally ranged from six to nine inches.
Hail Hail
Hail estimated to be golf ball sized was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees fell down, including onto homes, across the Birchett Estates neighborhood and surrounding areas.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees fell at intersection of Middle Road and Prince George Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on power lines in the Hunters Ridge subdivision in Prince George.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell near Montreal Avenue and Birchett Drive in Prince George.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported numerous trees and power lines down near Disputanta.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down on Route 10 near Old Stage Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
An NWS employee reported flooding on Courthouse Road. Cars needed to drive on the center line to get through.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
An mPING report indicated flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Social media images from the Prince George Police Department showed flooding in the Pine Ridge community, with water almost onto the hood of a sedan.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 4900 block of Heritage Road was closed due to high, fast-moving water.
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 Scotland Ferry on the James River recorded moderate coastal flooding of 4.91 ft MLLW 4:12 PM EDT on October 28th.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported to have fallen down around Disputanta.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A heatwave impacted Prince George County on July 27. Heat indices reached 110-115 degrees with high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and dew points in the upper 70s to around 80 degrees.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported across Baxter Road, resulting in a road closure.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported on Oaklawn Boulevard at the Petersburg line.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Reports of high water at Prince George Drive at Pine Ridge.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported on the 10000 block of Walton Lake Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported on the 8000 block of Robin Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported along W Quaker Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported along Baxter Road.
Flood Flood
An NWS employee reported around 5 inches of water flowing over County Drive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Harrison Creek at East Washington Street crested at 7.98 feet, inundating the road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported at the Prince George ER and adjacent Temple Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree down along I-95 Northbound near mile marker 35. VDOT reported the tree down at mile marker 35.2.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was reported over Ruffin Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There was a flooding report on mPING near the I-95 on-ramp.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged heatwave impacted Prince George County, including the cities of Hopewell and Petersburg 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…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on Flower Dew Hundred Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on Chester Dr.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell at the intersection of Lebanon Rd and Cedar Ln.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell near the intersection of Willow Hill Rd and Upper Brandon Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on Rowanty Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on Carson Ruritan Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on James River Dr near Pole Run Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on Courthouse Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on US 460 near Queens St.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on Walton Lake Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree branches fell and damaged a fence.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported near Wards Creek Road and Highway 10.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
VDOT reported that a tree blew over and blocked the roadway on VA Route 638.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
VDOT reported trees knocked down along Templeton Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was knocked down along Hair Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was knocked down at the intersection of Loving Union Road and Hair Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An NWS employee reported a tree knocked down due to the storm.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
VDOT reported that Route 10 was closed in eastern Prince George County west of Cabin Point Road due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
An mPING report indicated flooding in Prince George County. The report read street flooding; street/road closed; vehicle stranded.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 0 |
| 2025 | 42 | 0 |
| 2024 | 18 | 0 |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 |
| 2021 | 33 | 0 |
| 2020 | 17 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 1 |
| 2018 | 13 | 0 |
| 2017 | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 | 20 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 18 | 1 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 16 | 0 |
| 2011 | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 | 18 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 16 | 1 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 10 | 1 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 1 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 15 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 8 | 0 |
| 1989 | 7 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 2 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
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