Richmond (c) County, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1951 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
14
Tornado reports
25
Hail reports
84
Floods since 1996
246
All events
3
Deaths
$21.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Richmond (c) County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 14 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.
Rainfall amounts between 5 and 12 inches resulted in numerous road closures due to flooding. In addition, about 20 blocks of downtown Richmond were condemned due to the floodwaters. A brick building collapsed in the city's historic and low-lying Shockoe Bottom area, and several d…
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The left and center lanes were closed on I-95 south at mile marker 76.3.
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A caller reported that the on-ramp to the Downtown Expressway from I-95 was flooded with a depth of about 3 feet.
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An NWS Employee reported around 1 foot of water over roads with water beginning to come up to some doorsteps.
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A social media video was posted showing flooding at the Belvidere Street and Leigh Street intersection.
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Flash flooding was reported along Chamberlayne and Laburnum Avenues.
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Fat Dragon Chinese Kitchen and Bar was closed due to flooding inside the building.
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A report was received of a submerged vehicle. No injuries were reported.
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A picture was received showing US Route 1 southbound flooded with at least a foot of water near Bellemeade Road.
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Lane closures were reported due to flooding on VA-195 north in vicinity of Powhite Pkwy and VA-146.
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The 911 call center reported three trees down on Orcutt Lane.
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Trees fell down on Riverside at the Lee Bridge.
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There were numerous calls and reports of trees down across the City of Richmond.
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A tree fell down onto Crestwood Road in Richmond.
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Flooding was reported near the intersection of Maury Street and Commerce Road via Waze.
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The public reported flooding on Richmond Highway near the intersection with Bells Road via Waze.
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The public reported flooding along I-95 southbound via Waze.
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There are multiple reports of flooding along I-64 E, North 3rd Street, and West Baker Street near the intersection with Chamberlayne Parkway via Waze.
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A video on social media showed water flowing across the road on North Arthur Ashe Boulevard and Avenue of Champions near The Diamond in Richmond.
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Public report of flooding near the intersection of Laburnum and Chamberlayne Avenue.
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Water was covering the intersection of North 4th Street and East Jackson Street.
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Flooding was reported at the intersection of Brook Road and Belvidere Street.
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Water was covering the intersection of Orcutt Lane and Kimrod Road.
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Flooding at the intersection of Kendall Road and Snead Road.
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The Virginia Statewide Incidents page posted that a water rescue occurred on the 1900 block of Bainbridge Street. Fire crews were reported to be on scene with two boats deployed and crews rescuing one adult and two juveniles from a vehicle submerged in water up to the wheel wells…
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Broadcast media shared a picture of street flooding along Grove Avenue in Richmond. The picture showed several inches of water over the roadway.
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A tree fell across King William Road.
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The public reported flooding at the intersection of the Leigh Street Viaduct and Mosby Street.
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VDOT reported delays due to standing water on I-95 North near mile marker 77.2.
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High water was reported via waze near the intersection of Leigh Street and Belvidere Street in Richmond.
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The 911 call center reported a tree down at the intersection of New Kent Road and Prince Arthur Road.
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A utility company reported around 8,000 customers without power from thunderstorm damage in Richmond.
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The 911 call center reported a tree down at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Linden Lane.
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The 911 call center reported multiple trees down on North Avenue.
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The 911 call center reported a tree down on Seddon Road. This downed tree also knocked down a powerline.
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The 911 call center reported multiple trees down on Wellington Street.
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The 911 call center reported two drees down on Seminary Avenue.
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The 911 call center reported a tree down on Palmyra Avenue.
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The public reported a tree down on Fauquier Avenue.
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The public reported standing water on West Ladies Mile Road in Richmond. Additional flooding was reported throughout the city of Richmond.
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The public reported flooding on Hermitage Road via waze.
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The public reported flooding on Maury Street.
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The public reported water over the roadway at Chamberlayne Avenue and Brookland Parkway via Waze. This report was corroborated by a VDOT camera on I-95 at mile marker 78.
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A picture relayed on social media shows a large tree down in the Trader Joe's parking lot along Stoney Point Rd.
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A brick chimney was knocked down due to strong wind gusts.
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Water was covering the intersection of Richmond Henrico Turnpike and Dove Street.
Hail Hail
Broadcast media reported quarter sized hail near Hull Street and Chippenham Parkway.
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The 911 call center reported a tree knocked over at the intersection of Veterans Avenue and Hopkins Road.
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The 911 call center reported a tree down along Riverside Drive.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 0 |
| 2025 | 39 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | 0 |
| 2023 | 19 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 26 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 10 | 5 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 2 |
| 2003 | 7 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 6 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 6 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 2 | 2 |
| 1951 | 1 | 1 |
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