Suffolk County, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1993 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
2
Tornado reports
0
Hail reports
8
Floods since 1996
93
All events
1
Deaths
$36.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Suffolk County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 1 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.
Coastal storm tides of 2 to 3.5 feet above astronomical tide levels were common, with only minor beach erosion reported. The maximum storm tide reached 5.86 feet MLLW at Sewells Point, which resulted in moderate coastal flooding from Saturday evening into Sunday morning.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow fell from January 31 to February 1, 2026 across Suffolk. Snowfall totals ranged from 2-4. An event total snowfall report of 4.2 was received 2 miles (NW) from Kilby.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from a trace to around 4 across the county. A public report of 3.8 was received from just west of the county line near Riverdale, VA.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
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 moderate coastal flooding across the city of Suffolk on October 12 into October 13. Sleepy Hole Park reached 7.…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
A coastal low lingered near the North Carolina and Virginia coastline on September 16, slowly moving northwest into the Chesapeake Bay by the evening of September 16. This low brought a prolonged period of elevated northerly winds across the Chesapeake Bay, resulting in moderate …
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
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 Sewell's Point rose above moderate flood thresholds to a …
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A heatwave impacted Suffolk on July 27. Heat indices reached 110-115 degrees with high temperatures in the mid 90s and dew points in the upper 70s to around 80 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged heatwave impacted the city of Suffolk 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 a…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 6 to 11 inches across Suffolk and the county. A CoCoRaHS observer measured 10.6 inches of snow 1 NNW of Driver, VA.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between two inches and three inches across the county. Snowfall total of 3.2 inches was reported at (2.9 NNW) Suffolk. Snowfall total of 3.0 inches was reported at (1 SW) Suffolk Airport. Snowfall total of 2.0 inches was reported at (1 NE) Hunters…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged between three inches and five inches across the county. Snowfall total of 4.5 inches was reported at (2 E) Kings Fork. Snowfall total of 4.0 inches was reported at (1 ENE) Huntersville. Snowfall total of 3.5 inches was reported at (2.9 NNW) Suffol…
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical storm winds downed several trees and power lines, produced minor structural damage, and caused scattered power outages across the county. Wind gusts averaged between 35 and 50 knots. Wind gust of 44 knots (51 mph) was measured at Suffolk.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and three inches across the county. Snowfall total of 2.0 inches was reported at Driver.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical storm winds downed and uprooted several trees and power lines, produced significant structural damage, and caused power outages across the county. Wind gust of 43 knots (49 mph) was measured at Suffolk.
High Wind High Wind
Wind gust of 50 knots (58 mph) was measured at SFQ (Suffolk).
High Wind High Wind
Three inch tree limbs were broken. Power poles were broken at (1 W) Somerton.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals ranged from two inches to five inches across the county. Kilby (2 WSW) reported 5.0 inches of snow. Downtown Suffolk reported 4.0 inches of snow.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical storm winds downed several trees and power lines, produced minor structural damage, and caused some power outages across the county. Wind gust of 43 knots (50 mph) was measured at Mesonet Station FW1727 Suffolk.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one half inch and three inches across the county.
High Wind High Wind
Several trees were downed and there was minor structural damage.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged between one inch and three inches across the county.
High Wind High Wind
The very strong winds downed a few trees and caused power outages.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals ranged between two inches and four inches across the county. Holland reported 4.0 inches of snow. Lummis reported 3.5 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals ranged between six inches and eleven inches across the county. Kings Fork reported 11.0 inches of snow. Kilby (2 NNW) reported 7.3 inches of snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall totals were generally between 4 inches and 8 inches across the county.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Rain bands associated with Tropical Storm Hermine produced generally 2 to 5 inches of rainfall across the county. Saunders (2 SE) reported 3.96 inches of rain. Suffolk Lake Kilby reported 2.87 inches of rain. Suffolk (13.9 NNE) reported 1.92 inches of rain. Wind gust of 37 knots …
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Freezing temperatures between 25 and 28 degrees occurred. The average duration was around 11 hours. Widespread damage to fruit trees and bushes was noted across the county. Winter wheat, barley, and hay grasses were also damaged.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals were generally between 1 inch and 2 inches across the county. Suffolk (4 WNW) reported 1.2 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals were generally between 1 inch and 3 inches across the city. An observer 2 miles WNW of Suffolk reported 2.8 inches of snow.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
A tidal departure of 3 to 4 feet resulted in moderate flooding along the Chesapeake Bay and Nansemond River.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall amounts were generally between three inches and seven inches across the county. Suffolk reported 7.0 inches of snow. Peachtree reported 6.5 inches of snow. Providence Church reported 5.0 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall amounts were generally between two inches and five inches across the county. There was also a light accumulation of ice. Kenyon (1 N) reported 5.0 inches of snow. Suffolk reported 4.5 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch across the county. Kings Fork reported 1.0 inch of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Ice amount of .10 inch was reported.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall amounts were generally between two inches and four inches across the county. Huntersville in Suffolk reported 3.5 inches of snowfall.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall amounts were generally between one inch and three inches across the county. Lake Meade Point (1 mile west) reported 3.0 inches of snow. Bennett Corner reported 2.5 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall amounts were generally between seven inches and 10 inches across the county. Suffolk recorded 10.0 inches of snowfall. Driver recorded 8 inches of snowfall.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall amounts were generally between two inches and four inches across the county. Suffolk recorded 4.0 inches of snowfall.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall amounts were generally between one half inch and one inch across the county. Suffolk reported 1.0 inch of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall amounts were generally between one and three inches across the county. Spotter two miles west northwest of Suffolk reported 3.0 inches of snow.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Water levels reached 2.5 feet to 3.5 feet above normal adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay and James River resulting in moderate to severe coastal flooding, although flooding was less than Irene in 2011.
Heat Heat
High temperatures ranged from the mid 90s to lower 100s and low temperatures ranged from the mid 70s to lower 80s across the county from July 5th through July 8th.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical storm force winds knocked down several trees and power lines, as well as caused some significant property damage. In addition, heavy rains contributed to significant crop damage. Storm total rainfall generally ranged from six to twelve inches.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall amounts were generally between one and three inches across the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall amounts were generally between nine and sixteen inches across the county. Suffolk reported 16.3 inches of snow. Western Branch reported 9.0 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall amounts were generally between one inch and two inches across the county.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
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