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Hurricane Risk for Norfolk, VA

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  3. Strongest ever
  4. Closest approach
  5. When hurricanes hit
  6. Recent notable storms
  7. Preparedness

Since 1851, 210 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Norfolk. Here's what you should know.

Local note: Norfolk's low-lying coastal position on Hampton Roads makes storm surge and tidal flooding the dominant threats, amplified by its complex river/estuary network and naval basins; Hurricane Isabel (2003) and more recent near-misses like Isaias (2020) underscore frequent surge and inundation impacts.

By the numbers

Total storms
210
since 1851
Major (Cat 3+)
59
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
139
all categories
County
Norfolk County
Virginia

Most recent hurricane

Chantal (2025)

Passed within 46 miles of Norfolk on July 07, 2025. Peak intensity: TS (57 mph).

The full risk breakdown for Norfolk

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Preparedness

  1. Know your zone. Norfolk is in Norfolk County — look up your evacuation zone here.
  2. Get alerts early. Sign up below — we'll notify you when storms first form in the basin, not just when they're at your doorstep.
  3. Have 3+ days of supplies. Water (1 gal/person/day), non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, cash.
  4. Have an evacuation plan. Know where you'll go, how you'll get there, what you'll bring.
  5. Follow official orders. If your zone is told to evacuate, leave. Don't wait.
Nearby cities also covered: Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Fort Monroe, Hampton, Suffolk, Carrollton, Virginia Beach, Newport News. Data sourced from NOAA hurricane databases (HURDAT2 Atlantic, HURDAT2 East Pacific, and CPHC best-track), public domain.