James City County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in James City County, Virginia? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 14 severe weather events in the last 180 days — 12 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 mph, plus 2 hail reports with hail up to 0.5". The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 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 James City County
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Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
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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
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree limbs downed on Oak Hollow. Public report to City Social media. Time is radar estimated. (AKQ)”
- Wind Unknown 2 SE Centerville SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1004 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Toano, moving southeast at 35 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... Norge around 1010 PM EDT. Williamsburg around 1015 PM EDT.”
“At 859 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Kilmarnock to near Urbanna to near Stevensville. Movement was southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 50 mph James City County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" James City County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 WNW Jamestown SPC verified report
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 206 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over West Point, moving east at 30 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. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”
- Wind 50 mph James City County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 19, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 428 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Rustic, or near Toano, moving east southeast at 25 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... Williamsburg around 440 PM EDT.”
- Wind 50 mph James City County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“3 trees down across the area. Time estimated via radar. (AKQ)”
- Wind Unknown 1 S Five Forks SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Delayed report of multiple large pine branches down along I-64 east of MM 227. (AKQ)”
- Wind Unknown 3 NNW Toano SPC verified report
Monday, June 22, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 901 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near College Of William And Mary, moving 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. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”
“At 801 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near West Point to near Charles City to near McKenney. Movement was east at 45 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 James City County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph James City County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 612 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wicomico, or near Gloucester Point, moving northeast 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. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible.”
- Wind 50 mph James City County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Trees down across northern James City county. (AKQ)”
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Toano SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in James City County, VA?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 14 severe weather events in James City County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in James City County recently?
Yes — 2 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 0.5" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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