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Surry storm history

Storm events recorded in Surry, Virginia between 1950 and 2025.

271
Total events
9
Tornadoes
12
Hail
46
Floods
0
Deaths
$8.7M
Property damage

Most significant events

Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.

April 16, 2011 · Surry, Virginia
Tornado EF3 Tornado
Tornado developed just south of the Surry Nuclear Power Plant and then continued across the James River into the Kingsmill section of James City county. Numerous trees were downed or sheared off, and some damage to buildings and vehicles was reported at the plant.
April 19, 1978 · Surry, Virginia
Tornado F3 Tornado
September 15, 1999 · Surry, Virginia
Hurricane (Typhoon) Hurricane (Typhoon)$6.1M damage
October 28, 2025 · Surry, Virginia
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
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 Scotland Ferry on the James River recorded moderate coastal flooding of 4.91 ft MLLW 4:12 PM EDT on October 28th.
October 12, 2025 · Surry, Virginia
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 widespread moderate to major coastal flooding across Surry County on October 12 into October 13. Jamestown reac…
October 1, 2025 · Surry, Virginia
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Elevated winds and long-period swell led to coastal flooding in eastern Virginia, particularly on the tidal rivers. The tide gauge at Jamestown, VA recorded moderate flooding with a reading of 4.64 feet MLLW at 6:46 PM EST on October 1.
August 21, 2025 · Surry, Virginia
Astronomical Low Tide Astronomical Low Tide
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 Scottland/Jamestown Ferry, VA exceeded moderate tidal flo…
July 27, 2025 · Surry, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down along Smith Street and Rolfe Highway, resulting in lane closures.
July 27, 2025 · Surry, Virginia
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A heatwave impacted Surry County on July 27. Heat indices reached 110-115 degrees with high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and dew points in the upper 70s to around 80 degrees.
July 15, 2025 · Surry, Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were multiple reports of flooding across Surry County including VA Route 40 near the Sussex line.
July 15, 2025 · Surry, Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were multiple reports of flooding across Surry County including VA Route 10 near the solar farm.
July 15, 2025 · Surry, Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A dispatcher reported a sink hole due to flooding on Camera Road.
July 15, 2025 · Surry, Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported near the westbound lane of Route 10 and Salisbury Road.
July 15, 2025 · Surry, Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported on Rocky Hock Road.
July 15, 2025 · Surry, Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were multiple reports of flooding on New Design Road.
July 13, 2025 · Surry, Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported along VA-617 White Marsh Road at multiple points between Walls Bridge Road and Aberdeen Road.
June 23, 2025 · Surry, Virginia
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged heatwave impacted Surry 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 com…
June 23, 2025 · Surry, Virginia
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged heatwave impacted Surry 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 com…
May 14, 2025 · Surry, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down across Brownsview Lane near Beechland Rd.
May 14, 2025 · Surry, Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 911 call center noted many reports of flooding across Surry County with some roads washed out.
May 14, 2025 · Surry, Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route 10 was closed due to water on the roadway.
March 17, 2025 · Surry, Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
VDOT reported lane closures on Route 601 in the vicinity of Laurel Springs Road due to high water.
March 5, 2025 · Surry, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down near the intersection of Oak Hill Road and Laurel Springs Road.
February 19, 2025 · Surry, Virginia
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 4 to 6 inches across the county. Nearby public observation measured 6.2 inches just over the county line. Additional observations surrounding the county were 5 to 6 inches.
January 10, 2025 · Surry, Virginia
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from 2.5 to 5 inches across Surry county. 4 inches of snow was measured near Claremont Virginia.
November 15, 2024 · Surry, Virginia
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
An area of low pressure moved across the Outer Banks and out to sea on the night of November 14 into November 15. Winds became northeast ahead of the low and northwest behind the low as it moved offshore on November 15. This resulted in moderate coastal flooding across Surry Coun…
October 1, 2024 · Surry, Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported across White Marsh Road.
September 27, 2024 · Surry, Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Standing water was reported on the roadway on Colonial Trail eastbound and westbound in Surry county.
September 18, 2024 · Surry, Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 911 call center reported flooding across Carsley Road about two miles off of Rolfe Highway.
September 18, 2024 · Surry, Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
VDOT reported that Rocky Hock Road was closed due to flooding near the Surry County and Sussex County border.
September 18, 2024 · Surry, Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
VDOT reported that White Marsh Road was closed due to flooding near Southampton Road.
August 3, 2024 · Surry, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large oak tree was downed along Route 10.
April 3, 2024 · Surry, Virginia
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A trained spotter reported a funnel cloud in Surry County.
September 22, 2023 · Surry, Virginia
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 2.54 inches was reported at (0.2 SW) Claremont.
August 17, 2023 · Surry, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed near Rocky Hock Road.
July 8, 2023 · Surry, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed near Alliance Road.
July 8, 2023 · Surry, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree was downed onto a power pole at the intersection of Beaverdam Road and Hollybush Road.
July 8, 2023 · Surry, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed across central and southern portions of the county.
July 8, 2023 · Surry, Virginia
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Beaverdam Road was closed at Hollybush Road due to water on the roadway.
June 16, 2023 · Surry, Virginia
Hail Hail
Hen egg size hail was reported at Pipsico Scout Reservation.
June 16, 2023 · Surry, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree tops were snapped off on Marina Drive.
June 2, 2022 · Surry, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power outages were reported in the southwestern portion of Surry County.
June 2, 2022 · Surry, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several power outages were caused by a storm just south of Surry.
January 28, 2022 · Surry, Virginia
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and three inches across the county. Snowfall total of 2.4 inches was reported at (0.2 SW) Claremont.
January 21, 2022 · Surry, Virginia
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and three inches across the county. Snowfall total of 2.5 inches was reported at (0.2 SW) Claremont.
January 3, 2022 · Surry, Virginia
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and two inches across the county. Snowfall total of 1.0 inch was reported at (0.2 SW) Claremont.
August 14, 2021 · Surry, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed across Swanns Point Road near Camp Pipsico.
July 9, 2021 · Surry, Virginia
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 3.65 inches was reported.
June 11, 2021 · Surry, Virginia
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 2.17 inches was measured at (0.2 SW) Claremont.
June 11, 2021 · Surry, Virginia
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 2.27 inches was measured at Claremont. Rainfall total of 1.73 inches was measured at (0.2 SW) Claremont.

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
2025220
202480
202380
202250
202190
2020180
2019130
201890
201781
2016121
2015110
201490
201350
201270
201181
2010100
200990
200841
200750
200630
200581
2004101
200380
200260
200110
200070
199950
199860
199740
1996120
199510
199322
199240
199110
199060
198910
198610
198510
197811
197610
197420