Western Henrico storm history
Storm events recorded in Western Henrico, Virginia between 1950 and 2025.
27
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
0
Deaths
$106K
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 Henrico County, including the city of Richmond, 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…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged from 2 to 4 inches across western Henrico County. A snowfall total of 4 inches was reported 3 miles (N) from Short Pump. Snow changed over to a wintry mix with a period of sleet and a prolonged period of freezing rain occurring. Total ice accretio…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged from 3 to 4 inches across western Henrico. A snowfall total 4 inches was reported 1 mile (ESE) from Longdale. Snow changed over to a wintry mix with 0.25 inches of ice accretion reported 1 mile (E) from Longdale, 0.17 inches of ice accretion repor…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged from one to three and a half inches across the county. A snowfall total of 3.0 inches was reported 4 miles (N) from Short Pump. 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 two inches across the county. Snowfall total of 1.7 inches was reported at (1 ESE) Longdale. Snowfall total of 1.5 inches was reported at (1 NE) Longdale. Snowfall total of 1.3 inches was reported at (3 N) Short Pump.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall and sleet totals generally ranged between one half inch and two inches across the county, along with one tenth of an inch or less of ice from freezing rain. Snowfall total of 2.0 inches was reported at Tuckahoe. Snowfall total of 1.0 inch was reported at (1 E) Longdale. …
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged between four inches and seven inches across the county. Snowfall total of 7.0 inches was reported at (2 NNW) Short Pump. Snowfall total of 6.8 inches was reported at (1 ESE) Longdale. Snowfall total of 5.5 inches was reported at Glen Allen.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Ice accretions between 0.20 inch and 0.30 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 0.40 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 four inches across the county. Snowfall total of 4.0 inches was reported at (1 N) Solomons Store. Snowfall total of 3.9 inches was reported at (5.8 W) Henrico. Snowfall total of 3.8 inches was reported at Short Pump.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one half inch and two inches across the county. Snowfall total of 2.0 inches was reported at Glen Allen. Snowfall total of 1.0 inch was reported at Short Pump.
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 Short Pump. Snowfall total of 4.0 inches was reported at Glen Allen. Snowfall total of 4.…
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. Short Pump (2 NNE) reported 1.5 inches of snow. Laurel (1 N) reported 1.0 inch of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged between two inches and five inches across the county. In addition, freezing rain and freezing drizzle produced one tenth of an inch of ice which caused a few power outages. Glen Allen reported 5.0 inches of snow. Short Pump (2 ENE) reported 3.0 in…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged between nine inches and fourteen inches across the county. Laurel (1 N) reported 14.1 inches of snow. Short Pump (3 N) reported 14.0 inches of snow. Downtown Richmond (1 N) reported 11.5 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged between two inches and four inches across the county. Short Pump (3 NNE) and Glen Allen reported 4.0 inches of snow. Tuckahoe (1 SSE) reported 3.0 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged between one inch and three inches across the county. Short Pump (2 E) and Glen Allen (4 W) reported 2.3 inches of snow. Laurel reported 1.5 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. Short Pump (2 E) reported 2.0 inches of snow. Laurel reported 1.8 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged between two inches and three inches across the county. Glen Allen (1 W) reported 2.5 inches of snow. Short Pump (2 E) reported 1.9 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals ranged between three inches and five inches across the county. Laurel reported 5.0 inches of snow. Short Pump (2 NNE) reported 4.1 inches of snow. Glen Allen (5 W) reported 3.5 inches of snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall totals were generally between 6 inches and 9 inches across the county. Glen Allen reported 8 inches of snow. Downtown Richmond (2 NNE) reported 8 inches of snow. Short Pump (3 NNW) reported 7.2 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 1 inch and 3 inches across the county. Laurel (1 N) reported 2.5 inches of snow. Ginter Park and Glen Allen (5 W) reported 2.0 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals were generally between 1 inch and 2 inches across the county. Glen Allen (5 W) reported 1.1 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals were generally between 13 inches and 19 inches across the county. Biltmore (1 ENE) reported 19.0 inches of snow. Wyndham (1 SSE) reported 18.0 inches of snow. Glen Allen reported 17.5 inches of snow. Short Pump (2 NNE) reported 15.5 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 |