Virginia Beach 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.
1
Tornado reports
0
Hail reports
29
Floods since 1996
136
All events
7
Deaths
$63.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Virginia Beach 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.
A 23 year old male was swimming with friends when he began signaling for help. A bystander tried to rescue him but was unsuccessful. Virginia Beach Police responded but were unable to locate the swimmer until his body was recovered the following day. While the exact cause of drow…
A man died while swimming at Dam Neck Beach due to a rip current.
A 35 year old male drowned after being caught in a rip current while trying to save a child at False Cape State Park.
A man was caught up in a rip current and drowned in Virginia Beach.
A surfer who got caught in a rip current drowned near Croatan.
A man body boarding was caught up in a rip current and pulled offshore. Officials performed CPR, but it failed to revive the man. The man died near 130 pm.
A small boat with 2 men on board was heading out of Rudee Inlet. They made it through the first set of breakers then stopped the boat. A wave overtook them and flipped the boat. One man climbed onto and stayed with the overturned boat, and was rescued. He was treated for mild hyp…
Tropical storm force winds knocked down several trees and power lines, as well as caused some significant property damage. The highest sustained wind of 48 knots (55 mph) with a peak gust of 57 knots (66 mph) was recorded at Cape Henry. The highest sustained wind of 51 knots (59 …
Numerous streets, homes and businesses were flooded in low lying areas of the county close or directly exposed to the Chesapeake Bay. The flooding was extensive, well above what was experienced in Isabel, in the Long Creek, Lynnhaven Colony and Bay Island areas.
High Wind High Wind
The CWOP station at Virginia Beach, VA reported a wind gust of 63 mph at 9:15 AM EST. Additionally, the AWOS at Oceana Naval Air Station recorded a wind gust of 61 mph at 9:23 AM EST.
High Wind High Wind
The Weatherflow sensor at Rudee Inlet experienced strong winds as low pressure deepened offshore. Sustained winds were above 40 mph from midnight through 5 AM with a peak gust of 54 mph measured at 3:21 AM EST.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow fell from January 31 to February 1, 2026 across Virginia Beach. Snowfall totals ranged from 2-5 across the county. An event total snowfall of 4 was reported 2 miles (SW) from Princess Anne.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from 2-4 across the county. A report of 3.5 was received from just over the state line near Moyock, NC.
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 the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel recorded moderate flooding of 5.51 ft MLLW 12:42 PM EDT on October 28th.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
An offshore low pressure system brought gusty northeast winds to coastal areas October 28. Peak observed wind gusts included a 51 mph (44 knot) gust at the Cape Henry (XHEN) mesonet station and a 49 mph (43 knot) gust at the Oceana Naval Air Station (KNTU) AWOS station. Winds dec…
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 major coastal flooding across Virginia Beach on October 12 and 13. Lynnhaven Inlet reached 6.17 ft M…
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong northeast winds developed due to a coastal low lingering offshore on October 12. Winds frequently gusted to 40-50 mph between 5 AM and 9 PM EST on October 12. The strongest winds occurred from 9 AM to 3 PM. Virginia Beach had a maximum wind gust of 51 mph at the Cape Henry…
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 major coa…
High Wind High Wind
Increasingly gusty winds developed as a compact, but deepening, low pressure system approached the Virginia coast on September 15 into 16. A brief period of wind gusts to around 45 mph occurred along the immediate Virginia Beach coast in the afternoon of September 15. Winds then …
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
The combination of a weak area of low pressure well offshore on September 10 and high pressure across New England resulted in elevated northerly winds across the lower Chesapeake Bay. This led to localized moderate flooding across Virginia Beach. Lynnhaven Inlet reached 5.02 ft M…
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Although Hurricane Erin passed well offshore on August 21, the wind field was so large that northerly winds gusted to 35 to 45 miles per hour from 2 AM EST through 3 PM EST. The peak gust was 44 mph at 4:56 AM EST at the Virginia Beach ASOS and 43 mph at the Cape Henry NOS site a…
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 Lynnhaven, VA recorded both major and moderate coastal fl…
Astronomical Low Tide Astronomical Low Tide
Flooding was reported on I-264, causing traffic delays.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged heatwave impacted the City of Virginia Beach 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…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 8 to 13 inches across the county. A public report of 13 inches was received from 1 SE of Macons Corner.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall totals generally ranged from 2 to 4 inches across the city of Virginia Beach. A snowfall total of 4 inches was reported 2 miles (N) from Munden.
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 Virginia B…
High Wind High Wind
Spotter estimated wind gusts between 60 and 65 mph.
High Wind High Wind
Tree was downed in Kings Grant area of Virginia Beach.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Intensifying low pressure tracking northward off the New England coast produced strong north to northwest winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Virginia Beach. Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel reached 5.60 feet MLLW at 854 am on Sunday, Octobe…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Tropical Storm Ophelia tracked northward across east central North Carolina and up through central Virginia from early Saturday morning, September 23rd into early Sunday morning, September 24th. The combination of high pressure to the north and the storm resulted in very strong n…
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical Storm Ophelia tracked northward across east central North Carolina and up through central Virginia from early Saturday morning, September 23 into early Sunday morning, September 24. The combination of high pressure to the north and Ophelia resulted in strong northeast, e…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
The combination of surface high pressure centered over the eastern Great Lakes and Tropical Storm Idalia lifting northeast then east off the North Carolina outer banks, resulted in very strong northeast winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions o…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Post Tropical Cyclone Ian lingering over the Mid Atlantic region and just off the coast, resulted in very strong northeast or north winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Virginia Beach. Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel reached 5.73 feet MLLW a…
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A tree was uprooted on Baltic Avenue in Virginia Beach.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
A combination of surface high pressure centered over the Canadian Maritimes and surface low pressure spinning off the Mid Atlantic Coast, resulted in strong northeast or north winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Virginia Beach. Chesapeak…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged between two inches and five inches across the county. Snowfall total of 4.5 inches was reported at (2.4 N) Virginia Beach. Snowfall total of 4.0 inches was reported at Princess Anne Plaza. Snowfall total of 3.0 inches was reported at (2 SSW) Gallu…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged between four inches and eight inches across the county. Snowfall total of 8.5 inches was reported at (2 SSW) Gallups Corner. Snowfall total of 8.0 inches was reported at (2 N) Princess Anne. Snowfall total of 6.8 inches was reported at (2 WSW) Nor…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
A combination of higher astronomical tides and deepening surface low pressure tracking across North Carolina then northeast out to sea, produced very strong northeast or north winds which caused moderate to major (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Virginia Beach. Chesapeak…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
The combination of King Tides and high pressure centered north and west of the Mid Atlantic region and low pressure tracking northeast off the Southeast coast, produced northeast or north winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Virginia Beac…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
The combination of King Tides and high pressure over the Canadian Maritimes and low pressure just off the North Carolina coast, produced east northeast winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Virginia Beach.
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 40 knots (46 mph) was measured at NTU.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and four inches across the county. Snowfall total of 4.0 inches was reported at (2.4 N) Virginia Beach. Snowfall total of 3.3 inches was reported at (2 E) Greenbrier. Snowfall total of 1.3 inches was reported at (3.1 ENE) Virginia…
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Small tree limbs were broken, and shingles were blown off of a residence just west of Princess Anne.
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 58 knots (67 mph) was measured at NTU. Wind gust of 51 knots (59 mph) was measured at Virginia Beach.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Strong south to southeast winds associated with Tropical Storm Isaias resulted in moderate (perhaps some locally major) tidal flooding over portions of Virginia Beach adjacent to Back Bay.
High Wind High Wind
Trees were downed on homes and cars in some areas across Virginia Beach.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 14 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
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