Prince William storm history
Storm events recorded in Prince William, Virginia between 1950 and 2025.
1,075
Total events
15
Tornadoes
82
Hail
270
Floods
4
Deaths
$15.9M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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
Trees blew down on Caisson Court.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down near the intersection of Cloverdale Road and Carson Drive.
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Trees blew down along US-1 Richmond Highway in Dumfries.
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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.
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Trees blew down onto power lines in the 15000 block of Alabama Avenue.
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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.
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Numerous trees blew down near Manassas.
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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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees blew down along VA-619 Joplin Road.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported near Triangle.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees blew down on the south side of Dale City near Cardinal Drive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The ramp from route 29 onto Interstate 66 was closed due to water flowing across the road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Piper Lane had water flowing over it around the railroad crossing.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There was a report of high water flowing across the roadway at Route 1 in Dumfries.
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About a half dozen trees blew down in the Buckland Mills area.
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Trees blew down near the intersection of Logmill Road and Ingram Drive.
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Tree damage was reported southeast of Woolsey, including a large tree that blew down into the roadway near the intersection of Catharpin Road and Catharpin Valley Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A small storage shed was destroyed and several large tool storage chests weighing at least 350 pounds rolled over.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree blew down blocking the roadway at the intersection of VA-652 Fitzwater Drive and Kettle Run Road.
Flood Flood
Cedar Run near Aden crested at 11.45' in minor flood stage. Fleetwood Road flooded near Cedar Run. Water was over the banks, affecting agricultural land near Aden.
Flood Flood
Kettle Run near Bristow Manor Golf Club crested at 6.84 feet in minor flood stage.
Flood Flood
Little Bull Run at Artemus Road crested in Minor Flood Stage at 5.83 feet. Water from Little Bull Run overflowed on Artemus Road.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 | 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 |