Sussex County, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1974 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
10
Tornado reports
21
Hail reports
41
Floods since 1996
330
All events
4
Deaths
$8.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Sussex County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 10 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.
NWS storm survey concluded that an EF1 tornado occurred near Waverly. The tornado began a few miles south southwest of Waverly, moved fast through the town of Waverly, then ended about five miles north northeast of Waverly in Surry county. Maximum winds were between 100 and 110 m…
Wind gust of 33 knots (38 mph) was measured at AKQ. Few trees were downed. Gusty winds caused a tree to fall onto passenger side of a vehicle on Highway 35 near Newville Road, resulting in one fatality and one injury. The fatality was a 52 year old female. A male driver was injur…
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The 911 call center reported multiple trees down throughout Sussex County.
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An NWS employee reported numerous trees and large branches down on Virginia Route 40.
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An NWS employee reported a large tree across an eastbound lane on US Route 460.
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The public reported large tree limbs down on a house in Wakefield, causing roof damage.
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The public reported multiple large tree limbs down about two miles west of Wakefield.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
An NWS employee reported water over US-460 and Route 40 in Waverly.
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VDOT reported high water along VA-40 near Oakdale Road.
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VDOT reported high water on VA-40 near Shingleton Road.
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The public reported multiple locations on Virginia Route 31 (Birch Island Road) flooded near Wakefield.
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A NWS employee observed water moving across US Route 460, with a depth up to a foot in some places. The parking lot of a local restaurant in downtown Wakefield was completely flooded, as well as the side street adjacent to the restaurant.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A heatwave impacted Sussex County on July 27. Heat indices reached 110-115 degrees with high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and dew points in the mid to upper 70s.
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A tree fell and partially closed VA-40 near Laurel Drive.
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Multiple large tree branches fell near US 460.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported along Sussex Drive outside of Waverly.
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Flooding was reported on Jerusalem Plank Road.
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A dispatcher reported high water at the intersection of Main Street and Coppahaunk Avenue.
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Water was reported to be covering the intersection of Walkers Mill Road and Stewart Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was reported to be rushing over the intersection of Sussex Drive and Oakdale Road.
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The 911 call center reported a tree down on Comans Well Road.
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The 911 call center reported a tree down on a house along Hines Lane.
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The 911 call center reported a tree down on Cedar Sign Post Road.
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The 911 call center reported a tree down on a house on Williams Lane in Wakefield.
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The 911 call center reported a tree down on Jerusalem Plank Road.
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The 911 call center reported a tree down on a power line on Main Street in Stony Creek.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported over E Main Street in Wakefield.
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Standing water was reported covering the road in front of the Virginia Diner in Wakefield.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged heatwave impacted Sussex 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 co…
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A tree fell on SR 626 near VA 35.
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A tree fell on I-95 near mile marker 24.
Hail Hail
Hail estimated to be around the size of quarters (one inch in diameter) was observed from a VDOT camera at mile marker 17 on I-95 North.
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A tree fell down along Little Mill Road.
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A tree fell down along Walkers Mill Road.
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A tree fell down along Sylvan Road.
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Several trees fell down along VA-35.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 911 call center reported flooding in Stony Creek.
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The 911 call center reported trees down east of Jarratt.
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The 911 call center reported that a large tree was knocked down along Henry Road.
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The public reported that multiple powerlines were blown over from the storm.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
VDOT reported delays due to standing water near the intersection of Route 642 and Old Forty Road near Sussex.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
VDOT reported that all north and south lanes were closed on Route 604 in the vicinity of Beaver Dam Road due to high water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on Jerusalem Plank Road.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 4 to 7 inches across the county. The official observation at the Wakefield NWS office was 6.2 inches.
Astronomical Low Tide Astronomical Low Tide
Snowfall ranged from 2 to 4 inches across Sussex county. 3.5 inches of snowfall was measured 2 NE of Waverly Virginia.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Sussex County Police Department reported flooding along Courthouse Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported by the Sussex County Police Department on Virginia 35 near Cabin Point Road. An NWS employee confirmed water flowing over the road.
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VDOT reported that Cabin Stick Road was closed due to flooding at the intersection with Bethel Church Road.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 38 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 0 |
| 2019 | 14 | 1 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 16 | 1 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 1 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 | 12 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 15 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 1 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 1 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
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