List of Virginia hurricanes

Since 1851, 122 tropical or subtropical cyclones have either directly or indirectly affected the state of Virginia, with the most recent being Helene in 2024.

On average, around one tropical storm or its associated remnants can be expected to impact the state annually, with hurricane impacts averaging once every 2.3 years.

Regardless of the month, most systems that affect Virginia move from the southwest in a northeasterly direction as a result of complex steering currents driven by the Azores High.

Consequently, few tropical cyclones make landfall in Virginia, with the vast majority passing through the state after already being over land.

[1] The following is a list of all known tropical cyclone-related deaths in Virginia.