Western Hanover storm history
Storm events recorded in Western Hanover, Virginia between 1950 and 2025.
27
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
0
Deaths
$111K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged heatwave impacted Hanover 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 c…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged from 4 to 7 inches across western Hanover County. A snowfall total of 6.5 inches was reported 2 miles (NNE) from Goodall. Snow changed over to a wintry mix with a period of sleet and a prolonged period of freezing rain occurring. Total ice accreti…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged from 3 to 6 inches across western Hanover County. A snowfall total of 5.7 inches was reported 2 miles (WSW) from Gum Tree. Freezing rain also occurred with 0.28 inches of ice accretion reported at the Richmond/Hanover airport in Ashland. Additiona…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged from two to three and a half inches across the county. A snowfall total of 3.7 inches was reported 4.8 miles (E) from Montpelier. Additionally, light freezing rain occurred during the morning on January 16 with ice accretion of less than 0.1.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and three inches across the county. Snowfall total of 2.6 inches was reported at (4.3 ESE) Beaverdam. Snowfall total of 2.5 inches was reported at (4.8 E) Montpelier. Snowfall total of 2.3 inches was reported at (3 NNW) Gilman.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall and sleet totals generally ranged between one inch and three inches across the county, along with one tenth to two tenths of an inch of ice from freezing rain. Snowfall total of 2.5 inches was reported at (1 SW) Ashland. Snowfall total of 1.8 inches was reported at (3 NN…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged between four inches and eight inches across the county. Snowfall total of 7.9 inches was reported at (4.8 E) Montpelier. Snowfall total of 7.5 inches was reported at (2 SE) Gilman. Snowfall total of 5.5 inches was reported at (1 SW) Ashland.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Ice accretions between 0.25 inch and 0.40 inch, along with sleet accumulations between 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch were reported. Several trees and power lines were downed, with numerous power outages reported.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.35 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.
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 Ashland. Snowfall total of 4.0 inches was reported at (2 S) Vontay.
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 (1 SW) Ashland.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged between three inches and five inches across the county. Light icing from freezing rain or drizzle also occurred. Snowfall total of 5.0 inches was reported at (2 S) Vontay. Snowfall total of 4.5 inches was reported at Hewlett. Snowfall total of 3.9…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and two inches across the county. Also, freezing rain produced one tenth of an inch or less of ice. Ashland (1 W) reported 2.0 inches of snow. Hewlett (1 SSW) reported 1.5 inches of snow. Gilman (3 NNW) reported 1.4 inches of snow…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged between two inches and six inches across the county. Ashland (1 SW) reported 6.0 inches of snow. Hewlett reported 3.6 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged between nine inches and thirteen inches across the county. Gilman (2 NNW) reported 13.2 inches of snow. Ashland (1 SW) and Montpelier reported 11.5 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals ranged between three inches and five inches across the county. Ashland reported 5.0 inches of snow. Beaverdam (4 ESE) reported 4.5 inches of snow. Beaverdam reported 4.0 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged between one inch and two inches across the county. Ashland reported 2.0 inches of snow. Gilman (2 NNW) reported 1.4 inches of snow.
High Wind High Wind
The very strong winds downed trees and caused power outages.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged between one inch and two inches across the county. Gilman (2 NNW) reported 1.3 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged between one inch and three inches across the county. Gilman (2 NNW) reported 2.2 inches of snow. Hewlett reported 2.0 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals ranged between three inches and five inches across the county. Beaverdam (4 ESE) reported 5.0 inches of snow. Hewlett reported 4.2 inches of snow. Montpelier (5 E) reported 4.0 inches of snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall totals were generally between 5 inches and 8 inches across the county. Ashland reported 7 inches of snow.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Freezing temperatures between 25 and 28 degrees occurred. The average duration was around 6 hours. Additional widespread damage to fruit trees and bushes, winter wheat, barley, and hay grass was noted across the county.
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 one half inch and 2 inches across the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals were generally between 2 inches and 4 inches across the county. Beaverdam reported 4.0 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals were generally between 13 inches and 17 inches across the county. Ashland (1 N) reported 16.5 inches of snow. Beaverdam (4 ESE) reported 16.2 inches of snow. Hanover (1 SE) reported 13.0 inches of snow.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |