Prince William County, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1975 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
15
Tornado reports
86
Hail reports
270
Floods since 1996
1,094
All events
4
Deaths
$16.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Prince William County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 12 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.
Trees blew down around Montclair, including one onto a residence in the 15000 block of Holly Hill Drive killing the resident inside.
Snowfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches were observed across Prince William County, with 2.5 inches reported near Sudley. An indirect fatality occurred when a 22-year old man from Woodbridge, VA was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Sowego Road. Snow caused many roads across Prince W…
A 60-year old man was killed due to excessive heat. The individual was a construction worker and was working on a paving project.
Dozens of large trees, branches and wires blew down just outside the City of Manassas Park, including many onto cars and houses. Numerous trees and large tree limbs blew down in the 7500 block of Allegheny Road.
A wind gust of 67 MPH damaged planes and buildings at the airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and powerlines blew down in and around Aden.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and powerlines blew down in and around Dale City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees blew down in and around Woodbridge.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported penny size hail near Trevino and Championship Drive.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported north of Haymarket.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down near Lomand Drive and Urbanna Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree, power lines, and multiple tree branches fell at Catharpin Road and Fallen Oaks Place due to thunderstorm winds.
A thunderstorm wind gust blew a person in an inflatable kayak out into Silver Lake. They were rescued in critical condition.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 51 knots (59 MPH) was measured by the AWOS at Quantico Marine Base (KNYG).
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported in Gainesville.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported in the City of Manassas.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down in the 2300 block of Mountain Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were three calls for downed trees and wires as the storm moved through.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 54 knots (62 MPH) was measured by the AWOS at Quantico Marine Base (KNYG).
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down on Caisson Court.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down near the intersection of Cloverdale Road and Carson Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down along US-1 Richmond Highway in Dumfries.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down near the intersection of Marie Drive and Mary Jane Drive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Swift water rescue on Glenkirk Road. Vehicle disabled with at least 6 inches of water over the bridge just downstream of Lake Manassas Dam.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Little Bull Run rose rapidly above minor flood stage in less than an hour. At this level, Artemus Road is flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Kettle Run rose rapidly above minor flood stage. At this level, a foot of water is flowing across Valley View Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were two calls for trees blown down near Bull Run.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water from Lick Branch flowing across Catharpin Road between Catharpin Way and Executive Drive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
At least 6 inches of water flowing across the road along Pageland Lane between Artemus Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees blew down near Old Church Road and Slate Run Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down at Delaney Road and Minnieville Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down onto power lines in the 15000 block of Alabama Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs (greater than three inches in diameter) blew down in the West Gate area.
Flood Flood
A car became stalled in flood waters near the intersection of Cabin Road and Vanetta Court.
Flood Flood
Kettle Run entered minor flood stage. At this level, a foot of water is flowing over the lowest point of Valley View Drive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Swiftwater rescue in Dumfries near Possum Point Road and US-1.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Swiftwater rescue due to car stuck in high water near 17600 block Colonial Street.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Kettle Run At Bristow Manor GC stream gauge reached minor flood stage with a peak crest of 7.36 feet. At 6.5 feet, a foot of water is flowing over the lowest point along Valley View Drive near Kettle Run. Delayed report from 6/26/2025.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads closed near Dumfries due to high water. Water was flowing across roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees blew down near the intersection of Dumfries Road and Wellington Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees blew down near Manassas.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees blew down in the Dumfries area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees blew down along VA-55 John Marshall Highway between Haymarket and Gainesville.
Flood Flood
The intersection of VA-215 Vint Hill Road and Rollins Ford Road has been closed due to high water.
Flood Flood
Sudley Manor Road at Vint Hill Road closed due to high water.
Flood Flood
The Cedar Run at Aden stream gauge reached minor flood stage with a peak crest of 10.98 feet. At 10 feet, Fleetwood Road floods near Cedar Run.
Flood Flood
The Little Bull Run at Artemus Road stream gauge reached minor flood stage with a peak crest of 4.59 feet. At 4.5 feet, water from Little Bull Run starts to flow over Artemus Road.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 0 |
| 2025 | 31 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 0 |
| 2023 | 22 | 0 |
| 2022 | 37 | 0 |
| 2021 | 30 | 0 |
| 2020 | 71 | 0 |
| 2019 | 71 | 0 |
| 2018 | 119 | 0 |
| 2017 | 46 | 0 |
| 2016 | 52 | 0 |
| 2015 | 30 | 1 |
| 2014 | 37 | 0 |
| 2013 | 24 | 0 |
| 2012 | 74 | 0 |
| 2011 | 57 | 4 |
| 2010 | 27 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 24 | 1 |
| 2007 | 39 | 0 |
| 2006 | 28 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 4 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 | 24 | 2 |
| 2000 | 34 | 0 |
| 1999 | 20 | 0 |
| 1998 | 19 | 0 |
| 1997 | 13 | 0 |
| 1996 | 27 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 1 |
| 1994 | 8 | 0 |
| 1993 | 12 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
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