Westmoreland County, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1960 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
7
Tornado reports
27
Hail reports
46
Floods since 1996
332
All events
0
Deaths
$2.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Westmoreland County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 7 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down along Horners Mill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down onto Kings Mill Road in Westmoreland County.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Rain changed over to snow during the afternoon of February 22 in Westmoreland County. The heaviest snow fell during the late afternoon into the evening of February 22. Snowfall totals ranged from 3-5 inches with a public report of 4.5 inches in Oldhams.
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 Lewisetta recorded major coastal flooding of 4.10 ft MLLW 6:42 AM EDT on October 30th.
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 moderate coastal flooding across Westmoreland County on October 12. Lewisetta reached 3.97 ft MLLW at 524 PM ES…
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 Lewisetta, VA exceeded moderate flood threshold two times: recording 3.55 feet MLLW at 8:46 PM EST on October 1 and 3.71 feet MLLW at 8:30 AM EST …
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 Lewisetta, VA exceeded moderate flood thresholds twice, r…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down on Mount Holly Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reports of a tree down on Tucker Hill Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Virginia route 640 was closed at Flat Iron Road due to water on the roadway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Ridge Road was closed at the intersection with Buena Vista Drive due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
VA-640 was closed at VA-625 due to water on the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a couple of trees knocked down in Westmoreland State Park.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported numerous trees down in Mt Holly.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported numerous tree down near Hague.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged heatwave impacted Westmoreland 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 a…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
VDOT reported a tree knocked down near the intersection of Harts Landing Road and Horners Mill Road.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
An area of low pressure occluded over the Ohio Valley on May 21 into May 22. This allowed for a period of elevated onshore flow which led to moderate coastal flooding across Westmoreland County. Lewisetta reached 3.61 feet MLLW at 7:24 PM EST on May 21.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees fell down in Coles Point.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 58 miles per hour (50 knots) was measured by a mesonet in Colonial Beach with the storms that moved through.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged from 4 to 6 inches across Westmoreland County. A snowfall total of 6 inches was reported in Mount Holly. Snow changed over to a wintry mix with a period of sleet and freezing rain likely occurring. However, no specific freezing rain total was repo…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged from 3 to 4 inches across Westmoreland County. A snowfall total of 3.5 inches was reported 0.5 miles (NE) from Stratford. Snow changed over to a wintry mix with at least light freezing rain likely occurring. However, no specific freezing rain tota…
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 Westmorela…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A rainfall total of 1.8 inches was reported in (0.5 NE) Stratford. A rainfall total of 1.67 inches was reported in Montross.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree down at Providence United Methodist Church.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed in the Kinsale area including on Skipjack Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power lines were downed around the Colonial Beach area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Road was closed due to high water on Nomini Grove Road near the intersection with Kings Highway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Kings Highway was closed between Nomini Grove and Templeman due to high water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed near Monroe Hall.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed onto power lines near Kinsale.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals were generally one to two inches across the county. A snowfall total of 2.0 inches was reported 0.5 miles (NE) from Stratford. Additionally, light freezing rain occurred during the morning on January 16 with ice accretion of less than 0.1.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route 630 was closed due to standing water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route 3 was closed east of Montross due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Highway 202 (Cople Highway) was closed in both directions near Tavern Run Road. Between 4 and 5 inches of rain was reported in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed. Windows were broken and shingles were blown off of homes. Road signs were bent over.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broken power pole was downed on Great House Road in Kinsale.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
VDOT reported a road closed due to several trees which had fallen onto the road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed on Kings Highway near the county border.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Mount Holly Road (Route 626) was closed in both directions due to high water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power outages were reported in the Mount Holly area.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and three inches across the county. Snowfall total of 2.7 inches was reported at (1 SSW) Mount Holly.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and three inches across the county. Snowfall total of 1.6 inches was reported at Stratford Hall.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged between three inches and five inches across the county. Snowfall total of 4.0 inches was reported at (1 NW) Currioman Landing. Snowfall total of 4.0 inches was reported at (1 ENE) Montross.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall and sleet totals generally ranged between one half inch and one inch across the county, along with one tenth of an inch or less of ice from freezing rain. Snowfall total of 1.0 inch was reported at (0.5 NE) Stratford.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged between four inches and nine inches across the county. Snowfall total of 9.0 inches was reported at (1 NW) Colonial Beach. Snowfall total of 6.5 inches was reported at (1 WNW) Montross.
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 45 knots.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 3.84 inches was measured at (0.5 NE) Stratford.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route 3 was closed in the vicinity of Potomac Mills due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads were flooded and impassable from Montross down to the Richmond county line.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 19 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 21 | 1 |
| 2020 | 18 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 13 | 0 |
| 2017 | 13 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 1 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 1 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 | 15 | 0 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 13 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 14 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 1 |
| 1998 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 2 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 2 | 0 |
| 1960 | 2 | 0 |
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