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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.

August 30, 2004 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood3 deaths, $20.0M damage
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…
June 13, 1951 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Tornado F2 Tornado12 injuries
September 20, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported flooding on Richmond Highway near the intersection with Bells Road via Waze.
September 20, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported flooding along I-95 southbound via Waze.
September 20, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
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.
July 18, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
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.
July 18, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public report of flooding near the intersection of Laburnum and Chamberlayne Avenue.
July 15, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was covering the intersection of North 4th Street and East Jackson Street.
July 15, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported at the intersection of Brook Road and Belvidere Street.
July 15, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was covering the intersection of Orcutt Lane and Kimrod Road.
July 15, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding at the intersection of Kendall Road and Snead Road.
July 12, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
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…
July 12, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
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.
July 9, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell across King William Road.
July 9, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported flooding at the intersection of the Leigh Street Viaduct and Mosby Street.
July 9, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
VDOT reported delays due to standing water on I-95 North near mile marker 77.2.
July 8, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported via waze near the intersection of Leigh Street and Belvidere Street in Richmond.
July 1, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree down at the intersection of New Kent Road and Prince Arthur Road.
July 1, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A utility company reported around 8,000 customers without power from thunderstorm damage in Richmond.
July 1, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree down at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Linden Lane.
July 1, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported multiple trees down on North Avenue.
July 1, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree down on Seddon Road. This downed tree also knocked down a powerline.
July 1, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported multiple trees down on Wellington Street.
July 1, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported two drees down on Seminary Avenue.
July 1, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree down on Palmyra Avenue.
July 1, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported a tree down on Fauquier Avenue.
July 1, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
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.
July 1, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported flooding on Hermitage Road via waze.
July 1, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported flooding on Maury Street.
June 26, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
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.
June 19, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
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.
June 15, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A brick chimney was knocked down due to strong wind gusts.
June 15, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was covering the intersection of Richmond Henrico Turnpike and Dove Street.
May 5, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Hail Hail
Broadcast media reported quarter sized hail near Hull Street and Chippenham Parkway.
May 5, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree knocked over at the intersection of Veterans Avenue and Hopkins Road.
May 5, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree down along Riverside Drive.
May 5, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported damage to multiple road signs along Easter Marshall Street.
May 5, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree down along Midlothian Turnpike.
May 5, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 911 call center reported flooding along the intersection of US 60 and Bland Street.
May 5, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 911 call center reported flooding at the intersection of 4th Street and Brander Street.
February 15, 2025 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported flooding on Chamberlayne Avenue on the Waze app.
September 30, 2024 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooded roads were reported at the intersection of McCloy Street and West Cary Street.
September 30, 2024 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported near the intersection of Belt Boulevard and Hull Street Road.
September 16, 2024 · Richmond (c), Virginia
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.
August 28, 2024 · Richmond (c), Virginia
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.
August 28, 2024 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported high water along Commerce Road.
August 26, 2024 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Lightning Lightning
Broadcast Media reported a fire caused by lightning at the Cardinal Elementary School.
August 19, 2024 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported water covering a section of the road on Stony Run Road before the intersection with Williamsburg Avenue.
July 23, 2024 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 911 call center reported flooding in the intersection of Walmsley Boulevard and Broad Rock Boulevard.
July 20, 2024 · Richmond (c), Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported flooding on Nicholson Street in Richmond.

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
2025390
2024160
2023190
202220
2021260
202090
201910
2018105
201620
201520
201430
201210
201110
201031
200910
200860
200790
200640
200530
200472
200371
200130
200070
199980
199860
199750
199690
198410
198360
198210
198130
198061
197910
197710
196911
195622
195111