Richmond storm history

Winds gusts up to 60 mph (52 knots) downed several trees throughout the City of Richmond. Trees were blocking the right lane of Chippenham Parkway East and additional trees were downed on Chippenham near Forest Hill Avenue. A tree also fell on a four-year-old boy and his father i…

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 Tappahannock recorded major tidal flooding of 4.04 ft MLLW at 5:25 AM EDT on October 30th.

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 widespread moderate to major coastal flooding across Richmond County on October 12 into October 13. Tappahannoc…

Elevated winds and long-period swell led to coastal flooding in eastern Virginia, particularly on the tidal rivers. The tide gauge at Tappahannock, VA exceeded moderate flood threshold two times: recording 3.50 feet MLLW at 10:05 PM EST on October 1 and 3.57 feet MLLW at 10:00 PM…

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 Tappahannock, VA reported moderate tidal flooding twice, …

A fallen tree blocked Havelock Road in Richmond County.

A tree fell down onto VA-3 in Richmond County.

Newland Road was closed at Strangeway Road due to flooding.

A tree fell at the intersection of Oak Row Road and Rosehill Drive.

The 911 call center reported a tree down on Settlers Landing Road.

The 911 call center reported a tree down on Oakland Road.

The 911 call center reported a vehicle stranded in flood waters near the intersection of Magnolia Street and Rady Street.

A prolonged heatwave impacted Richmond 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 also …

A tree fell in the roadway on Rt. 628 in the vicinity of Richmond Rd and US 360.

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 Richmond County. Tappahannock reached 3.62 feet MLLW at 7:20 PM EST on May 21.

A large tree was knocked down along Menokin road.

The 911 call center reported trees down along Forest Hill Ave at US-60.

Flooding was reported from mPING in Tidewater. The report stated river/creek overflowing; cropland/yard/basement flooding.

Snowfall ranged from 3 to 8 inches across the county. An NWS employee measured 8 inches of snowfall near Lottsburg, VA.

Snowfall totals generally ranged from 4 to 6 inches across Richmond County. A snowfall total of 6 inches was reported in Warsaw. Snow changed over to a wintry mix with a period of sleet and freezing rain likely occurring. However, no specific freezing rain total was reported.

An estimated snowfall of 3 to 4 inches fell across Richmond County based on surrounding snowfall reports from nearby counties including 6 inches in Penola within Caroline County to the west, 6.2 inches 1 mile (NE) from King George in King George County to the north, and 2 inches …

Numerous trees and power lines were downed across Richmond county, including the Farnham area and Canal Road.

Widespread damage was reported in the Village area west of Callao with numerous trees uprooted and snapped along with power lines downed.

Cluster of power outages were reported due to storm damage near Haynesville.

The right lane and right shoulder of I-95 north were closed due to high water from heavy rain.

VDOT cameras showed at least six inches of water covering the roadway at the corner of Belvidere Street and Canal Street.

Numerous trees were reported down along Newland Road with the road completely closed due to the trees.

Trees were reported down near Carter Town Road.

Route 634 near Newland Road was closed due to standing water.

Structural/roof damage was reported to 6 homes along Little Florida Road, including a buckled roof that allowed water to enter the home.

Multiple pictures of a funnel cloud were reported south of downtown Richmond.

Flash flooding was reported at Interstate 95 and Belvidere Street. The shoulder and left lane were closed.

Power lines fell down in multiple locations in Richmond including the 1900 Block of Wood Street.

VDOT reported a road closure due to fallen down trees blocking the road.

VDOT reported a lane closure due to a fallen tree on the roadway.

VDOT reported a lane closure due to a fallen tree in the roadway.

Flooded roadways were reported in the vicinity of Sharps Road and History Land Highway.

Numerous trees and wires were downed in the city of Richmond.

Multiple trees were downed at Richmond Highway and Terminal Avenue.

Three inch tree limbs were broken. Power poles were broken.

Tree was downed at the intersection of Stonewall Avenue and West 20th Street.

Roof was ripped off of an apartment complex near Arthur Ashe Boulevard and Broad Street.

Tree was downed and smashed into a home.

Trees were reported down in the area of Three Chopt Road and Cary Street.

Trees were reported down on powerlines on the north side of Richmond.

Trees and power lines were knocked down on Route 616 in the vicinity of Oakland Road in Richmond County.