Accomack County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Accomack County, Virginia? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 31 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 29 high-wind reports with gusts up to 77 mph, plus 2 hail reports with hail up to 0.5". The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Accomack County
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Monday, August 10, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 726 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Selbyville to near University Of Maryland Eastern Shore to 7 miles north of Lawsonia. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles.”
“At 747 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northwest of Nassawadox to near Bavon. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
- Wind 55 mph Accomack County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Accomack County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Accomack County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 821 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Millville to 7 miles south of Parsonsburg to 8 miles northwest of Princess Anne. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 50 mph Accomack County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 143 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Onley, or 9 miles north of Exmore, moving southeast at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Onley around 150 PM EDT.”
- Hail 0.5" Accomack County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 315 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles northwest of Exmore to 8 miles northeast of Bavon. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 50 mph Accomack County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 523 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Westover to 6 miles south of Lawsonia to 13 miles southwest of Tangier. Movement was east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 50 mph Accomack County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 829 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Westover to near Lawsonia. Movement was east at 35 mph. Wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible with these storms. Winds of 50 mph were recorded in Crisfield. These storms will be near... West Pocomoke and Marion Station around 835 PM EDT. Pocomoke City around 840 PM EDT. Parksley around 845 PM EDT.”
- Wind 50 mph Accomack County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 846 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Westover to near Tangier to 11 miles northeast of Deltaville. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 50 mph Accomack County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 740 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles west of Nassawadox, or 11 miles west of Exmore, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Onancock around 805 PM EDT.”
- Wind 50 mph Accomack County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 820 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Tylerton to Tangier to 15 miles northwest of Exmore. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
- Wind 50 mph Accomack County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 11, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 77 mph
“Multiple trees down in New Church in Accomack County. Time estimated from radar. (AKQ)”
“Multiple trees down near the intersection of Horsey Rd and Neal Park Road and near Arcadia High School. Time estimated from radar. (AKQ)”
- Wind 77 mph 3 S Horntown SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown New Church SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 WSW Oak Hall SPC verified report
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 335 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Tangier, or 17 miles east of Fair Port, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible.”
- Wind 50 mph Accomack County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 933 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Dagsboro to 6 miles southeast of Fruitland to near Deal Island. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Hail 0.25" Accomack County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 216 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles south of Tangier to 8 miles west of Nassawadox to near Cape Charles. Movement was northeast at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Maryland, Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties along with the Maryland Beaches. In Virginia, Northampton and Accomack Counties. WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Accomack County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Accomack County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Accomack County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 63 mph
“Trees and power lines reported down at Holland Rd and Farlow Rd in New Church. Multiple power outages reported in the area. (AKQ)”
- Wind 63 mph 2 WSW Harborton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 WNW New Church SPC verified report
Sunday, February 22, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected with total snow accumulations between 8 and 13 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph with gusts up to 55 mph along the Atlantic coastline. WHERE...Accomack County. WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday. IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.”
“WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected with total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph with gusts as high as 55 mph along the Atlantic coastline. WHERE...Accomack County. WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Monday. IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.”
- Wind 55 mph Accomack County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Accomack County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, February 21, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph. WHERE...Accomack County. WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down trees and power lines.”
“WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph. WHERE...Accomack County. WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.”
- Wind 50 mph Accomack County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Accomack County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, January 29, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and southeast Virginia. WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday evening.”
“WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 to 55 mph. WHERE...In Maryland, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, and Somerset Counties. In Virginia, Accomack County. WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could cause tree damage.”
- Wind 60 mph Accomack County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Accomack County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Accomack County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Accomack County, VA?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 31 severe weather events in Accomack County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Accomack County recently?
Yes — 2 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.5" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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