Richmond (c) storm history
Storm events recorded in Richmond (c), Virginia between 1950 and 2025.
232
Total events
14
Tornadoes
25
Hail
74
Floods
3
Deaths
$21.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
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…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Broadcast media shared a picture of street flooding along Grove Avenue in Richmond. The picture showed several inches of water over the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree down at the intersection of New Kent Road and Prince Arthur Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A utility company reported around 8,000 customers without power from thunderstorm damage in Richmond.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported a tree down on Fauquier Avenue.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A picture relayed on social media shows a large tree down in the Trader Joe's parking lot along Stoney Point Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A brick chimney was knocked down due to strong wind gusts.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported damage to multiple road signs along Easter Marshall Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree down along Midlothian Turnpike.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 911 call center reported flooding along the intersection of US 60 and Bland Street.
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The 911 call center reported flooding at the intersection of 4th Street and Brander Street.
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The public reported flooding on Chamberlayne Avenue on the Waze app.
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Flooded roads were reported at the intersection of McCloy Street and West Cary Street.
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Flash flooding was reported near the intersection of Belt Boulevard and Hull Street Road.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS observer in Richmond measured a storm total rainfall of 2.5 inches. The observer measured 2.06 inches of rainfall in a 24 hour period ending at 6:00 EST on September 18.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were numerous reports of high water on North Hopkins Road and Richmond Highway. These reports were relayed from the Waze app.
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The public reported high water along Commerce Road.
Lightning Lightning
Broadcast Media reported a fire caused by lightning at the Cardinal Elementary School.
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The public reported water covering a section of the road on Stony Run Road before the intersection with Williamsburg Avenue.
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The 911 call center reported flooding in the intersection of Walmsley Boulevard and Broad Rock Boulevard.
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The public reported flooding on Nicholson Street in Richmond.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |