Virginia, 2021

Ice Storm in Virginia, February 13 to 14, 2021

February 13 to 14, 2021 · NWS AKQ · 39 events in 39 counties and zones

50 inch due to freezing rain across much of central and south central Virginia, and the Virginia northern neck. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$1.9 million
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
39

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS AKQ wrote it up.

The combination of Arctic high pressure ridging into the Mid Atlantic region, and weak low pressure areas tracking across the Carolinas and off the Mid Atlantic coast, resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.50 inch due to freezing rain across much of central and south central Virginia, and the Virginia northern neck. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Wakefield, VA wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Feb 12, 10:10 PM EST, 1 hour 50 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 12, 10:10 PM EST, 1 hour 50 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1010 PM EST Fri Feb 12 2021

.SYNOPSIS...
Unsettled conditions continue into early next week. Another low
pressure system tracks across the area on Saturday. This is
expected to bring significant icing to central and western
portions of the area. Additional storm systems will bring mainly
rain to the area on Sunday and Monday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM SATURDAY MORNING/...
As of 1000 PM EST Friday...

Not many changes this evening. Surface temps across central VA
are colder (upper 20s to around 30) compared to nearly all
guidance so have trended temps downward a little and kept them
cooler overnight. This will support freezing drizzle and mist
all night tonight. Main concern this evening is a colder trend
in some of the 00z high res guidance which could pull the edge
of the higher ice total just a little farther east into James
City County and some areas on the Peninsulas. Especially
concerned about the potential northeast extent of significant
freezing rain into Dorchester MD. Will evaluate the potential
need to expand the Ice Storm Warning into Dorchester MD tonight
and already bumped up ice totals there just just under a quarter
of an inch.

Surface analysis shows a weak area of low pressure offshore of
the Carolina coast with Arctic high pressure still over the nrn
Plains/Upper Midwest. This high continues to ridge into the
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Aloft, the flow is generally WSW
from the wrn Gulf Coast to the Mid- Atlantic. Several upper
disturbances are embedded in the flow aloft, and a series of
these will be responsible (in part) for the ice storm late
tonight-tomorrow. Skies are OVC with low clouds with areas of
freezing drizzle continuing across the area (especially central,
south-central, and interior SE VA). We even have some minor
icing on trees here at the office in Wakefield this evening.
Expect pockets of FZDZ to persist through much of the the first
part of tonight (before more appreciable pcpn starts to move in
by Saturday morning...associated with our next system). Areas
across far SE VA/NE NC will see drizzle and light rain through
tonight. The going Winter Wx Advisory remains in effect until
05z/midnight, with additional advisories/Ice Storm Warnings for
the next system from 05z Sat- Sat night. Temperatures will only
fall a couple of degrees tonight as NNE flow/low clouds persist.
By 12z Saturday, pcpn is expected to overspread most of the
area (except for perhaps the far N/NW counties). This will
mainly be in the form of rain or freezing rain, with a few sleet
pellets possible from LKU-SBY within a few hours following the
onset of the pcpn. Temperatures may to drop enough for a brief
period of freezing rain to occur as far SE as Newport News-
Suffolk- Ahoskie before temperatures warm above freezing by
midday Saturday. Therefore, advisories were issued here from
00z-18z Sat. All other counties currently in advisories/warnings
were previously under Winter Storm Watch or a Winter Wx
Advisory.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 350 PM EST Friday...

Confidence in a significant icing event on Saturday has
continued to increase, especially in areas along and west of
I-95. Therefore, all areas in the Winter Storm Watch have been
upgraded to an Ice Storm Warning (in addition to Sussex/Greensville
Counties). Will have a buffer zone of Winter Wx Advisories a
few rows of counties SE of the warning. All warnings run through
Saturday night, while the advisories expire between 1 and 7 PM
on Saturday (from SE to NW). The 12z guidance has trended toward
an earlier onset time for the pcpn. Have lowered temperatures
a bit during the day on Saturday to account for this. Expect
widespread light to occasionally moderate pcpn to continue
across the area throughout the day on Saturday as deep moisture
increases from the WSW and the aforementioned series of upper
level disturbances track across the area. PWATs could actually
increase above 1" over central/south-central/SE VA as well as NE
NC on Saturday. Given the earlier onset time of the pcpn, more
impacts are expected further south and east from the freezing
rain. While the 32F line will slowly move NW through the day,
temperatures in areas along and NW of an AVC-EMV-XSA line are
expected to fail to rise above 32F throughout the entire day on
Sat as NNE winds continue to advect cold/dry air into the area.
Significant icing is expected across the warning area, with
additional ice accumulations averaging 0.25-0.40" (w/ localized
amounts of ~0.50" possible). On average, 0.05-0.20" of ice
accumulation is expected in the advisory area before
temperatures rise above freezing Saturday aftn. Will have to
watch Dorchester (MD) and wrn portions of Surry and James City
Counties as additional ice accums could approach 0.25" on
Saturday if temperatures do not rise as fast as currently
forecast. For now, have the advisories expiring between 18 and
21z Saturday, but these may need to be extended on future shifts
if it appears that temperatures will warm more slowly than
currently expected. Lastly, the combination of the icing
forecast and snow/ice that is already on the trees will make for
a very dangerous situation on Saturday in the warning area.

Pcpn will wane in intensity from NW to SE Saturday evening-
Saturday night with temperatures remaining below the freezing
mark generally along and west of I-95 with cold rain for SE VA,
NE NC, and most of the Lower Ern Shore. Freezing drizzle/light
freezing rain likely continues across central/wrn portions of
the area through much of Sat night. Overnight lows Saturday
night will fall into the upper 20s-around 30F west of I-95 with
low 30s to the east. Upper 30s are expected for lows Sat night
across far SE VA and NE NC. Temperatures should finally rise
above freezing across all areas by midday-early afternoon on
Sunday. Models show the potential for additional light rain
later on Sunday (highest QPFs across SE zones) after a relative
lull in the morning. Highs Sun in the upper 30s-low 40s. A weak
coastal low pulls away Sun night with precip (likely in the form
of rain with perhaps a bit of freezing rain possible in the far
NW) ending from W to E. A lull in pcpn looks likely Mon with
only slight chc PoPs for light rain. Highs Mon range from the
upper 30s NW to mid/upper 40s SE.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As of 200 PM EST Friday...

A couple more systems will move through the area early next
week. Both the ECMWF and GFS have continued to show a warmer
solution for the storm system on Tuesday. The storm tracks is
looking to be right over our area, which would mean all rain
on Tuesday. Temps will likely reach the mid to upper 40s for
central VA and Delmarva, and mid 50s to low 60s across SE VA
and NE NC Tuesday afternoon. Widespread rain is more likely
during the early morning hours on Tuesday with drying conditions
for the afternoon.

Drying will continue into Wednesday as the edge of the arctic
high pressure moves into the region. We aren't expecting the
arctic cold but temperatures will drop into the 20s across
central VA and 30s farther south and near the coast.

Next storm system will move in Thursday morning. It looks like a
more inland track as well. There is a chance for freezing rain
northwest of Richmond early Thursday morning, otherwise all
rain.

&&

.AVIATION /03Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As of 200 PM EST Friday...

IFR will prevail through the TAF period, for the exception of
KSBY though KSBY will drop to IFR just after daybreak. Low
ceilings and light fog/drizzle will persist overnight with
freezing drizzle on occasion at KRIC. More widespread fog may
form across the area tonight with vis 3-5 SM. The heavier rain
(Freezing Rain at KRIC) will move in from the south Saturday
morning with ceilings around 400-600 and continue through 18z
Saturday. Rain and low ceilings are expected to persist across
the entire region through Saturday. KRIC could experience a
prolonged period of freezing rain Saturday not tapering off
until later in the afternoon or early evening.

Looking ahead another low pressure system approaches from the
SW Mon and will impact he region Mon night/Tue.

&&

.MARINE...
As of 400 PM EST Friday...

Late this aftn, sfc high pressure was centered well north of the
area, while sfc low pressure was located off the Carolina coast.
NNE winds were 10-20 kt with gusts to 25 kt over the waters,
with waves 2-4 ft, and seas 5-7 ft.

SCA flags remain in effect for all waters except the upper
James, York and Rappahannock rivers this evening into Sat
evening. SCA will continue through late Sat night for the srn
portions of the Bay, while have extended the SCA for all the
coastal waters through Sun aftn. The pressure gradient is
expected to relax a bit by Sun, so conditions will generally
drop a little below SCA thresholds, though seas are expected to
linger at 5ft or higher along the coast into at least Tue. A
fair amount of model spread is present with respect to the next
system that impacts the region by Tue, so have made only
minimal changes to the winds for Tue-Wed.

&&

.AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MD...Winter Weather Advisory until 4 PM EST Saturday for MDZ021>023.
     Winter Weather Advisory until 1 PM EST Saturday for MDZ024-025.
NC...Winter Weather Advisory until 1 PM EST Saturday for NCZ012>014.
VA...Ice Storm Warning until 5 AM EST Sunday for VAZ048-060>062-
     064>069-075-076-079>083-087-088-509>522.
     Winter Weather Advisory until midnight EST tonight for VAZ048-
     060>062-064>069-075-076-079>083-087-088-509>522.
     Winter Weather Advisory until 4 PM EST Saturday for VAZ077-078-
     084>086-089-090-523.
     Winter Weather Advisory until 1 PM EST Saturday for VAZ092-093-
     096-099-524.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 6 PM EST Sunday for ANZ650-652-654-
     656-658.
     Small Craft Advisory until 6 AM EST Sunday for ANZ632-634.
     Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM EST Saturday for ANZ630-631-
     633-638.

&&

SYNOPSIS...ERI/RHR
NEAR TERM...ERI/JAO
SHORT TERM...ERI
LONG TERM...CP/RMM
AVIATION...CP/JAO
MARINE...LKB/TMG
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 12, 3:39 PM EST, 8 hours 21 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
339 PM EST Fri Feb 12 2021

VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075-076-079>083-509>522-132045-
Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Mecklenburg-
Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-Westmoreland-Richmond-Brunswick-
Dinwiddie-Prince George-Charles City-New Kent-Western Louisa-
Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover-Western Chesterfield-
Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-
Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen-
Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
339 PM EST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 AM EST
SUNDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Virginia, east
central Virginia, north central Virginia and south central Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.
   Ice Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Ice Storm Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ013-014-VAZ096-524-132045-
Hertford-Gates-Suffolk-Newport News-
339 PM EST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
EST SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina and
southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ012-VAZ092-093-132045-
Northampton-Southampton-Isle of Wight-
339 PM EST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina and
southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

VAZ077-078-084>086-089-090-523-132045-
Northumberland-Lancaster-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-Surry-
James City-York-
339 PM EST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Virginia and
southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

VAZ087-088-132045-
Greensville-Sussex-
339 PM EST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 AM EST
SUNDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.
   Ice Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Ice Storm Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ015>017-030>032-102-VAZ095-097-098-100-525-132045-
Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-
Eastern Currituck-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-
Northampton-Hampton/Poquoson-
339 PM EST Fri Feb 12 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina,
eastern Virginia and southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MDZ024-025-VAZ099-132045-
Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-Accomack-
339 PM EST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland and
southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MDZ021>023-132045-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-
339 PM EST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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Event by event

39 ice storm. Local standard time, as filed.

Ice Storm, Amelia

When
February 13, 12:00 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Amelia forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
37.336, -77.976 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.40 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Brunswick

When
February 13, 12:00 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Brunswick forecast zone
Property damage
$40,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
36.765, -77.859 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.35 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Caroline

When
February 13, 12:00 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Caroline forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
38.027, -77.347 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.35 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Charles City

When
February 13, 12:00 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Charles City forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.354, -77.059 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.40 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Cumberland

When
February 13, 12:00 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Cumberland forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
37.512, -78.245 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.50 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Dinwiddie

When
February 13, 12:00 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Dinwiddie forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
37.076, -77.632 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.35 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Eastern Chesterfield

When
February 13, 12:00 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Eastern Chesterfield forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
37.244, -77.410 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.35 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Western Chesterfield

When
February 13, 12:00 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Western Chesterfield forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
37.379, -77.587 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.35 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Eastern Essex

When
February 13, 12:00 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Eastern Essex forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
37.939, -76.941 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.35 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Western Essex

When
February 13, 12:00 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Western Essex forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
37.939, -76.941 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.35 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Eastern Hanover

When
February 13, 12:00 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Eastern Hanover forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.760, -77.491 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.35 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Western Hanover

When
February 13, 12:00 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Western Hanover forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.760, -77.491 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.35 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Eastern Henrico

When
February 13, 12:00 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Eastern Henrico forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
ASOS
Coordinates
37.458, -77.296 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.40 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Western Henrico

When
February 13, 12:00 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Western Henrico forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
37.506, -77.378 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.40 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Eastern King and Queen

When
February 13, 12:00 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Eastern King and Queen forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.719, -76.895 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.35 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Western King and Queen

When
February 13, 12:00 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Western King and Queen forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.719, -76.895 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.35 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Eastern King William

When
February 13, 12:00 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Eastern King William forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.707, -77.088 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.40 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Western King William

When
February 13, 12:00 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Western King William forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.707, -77.088 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.40 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Eastern Louisa

When
February 13, 12:00 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Eastern Louisa forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
37.978, -77.963 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.40 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Western Louisa

When
February 13, 12:00 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Western Louisa forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
37.978, -77.963 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.30 inch and 0.50 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Fluvanna

When
February 13, 12:00 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Fluvanna forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.842, -78.277 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.30 inch and 0.50 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Goochland

When
February 13, 12:00 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Goochland forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.722, -77.916 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.40 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Greensville

When
February 13, 12:00 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Greensville forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
AWOS
Coordinates
36.681, -77.551 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.35 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Lunenburg

When
February 13, 12:00 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Lunenburg forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
36.946, -78.241 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.50 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Mecklenburg

When
February 13, 12:00 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Mecklenburg forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
36.680, -78.363 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.50 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, New Kent

When
February 13, 12:00 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
New Kent forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
37.505, -76.997 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.50 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Nottoway

When
February 13, 12:00 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Nottoway forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.143, -78.051 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.30 inch and 0.50 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Powhatan

When
February 13, 12:00 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Powhatan forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.550, -77.915 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.40 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Prince Edward

When
February 13, 12:00 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Prince Edward forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.224, -78.441 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.40 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Prince George

When
February 13, 12:00 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Prince George forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
37.240, -77.304 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.40 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Richmond

When
February 13, 12:00 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Richmond forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.937, -76.730 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.40 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Sussex

When
February 13, 12:00 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Sussex forecast zone
Property damage
$40,000
Reported by
Official NWS Observations
Coordinates
36.922, -77.262 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.35 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Westmoreland

When
February 13, 12:00 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Westmoreland forecast zone
Property damage
$40,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
38.113, -76.800 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.35 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Gloucester

When
February 13, 3:19 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Gloucester forecast zone
Property damage
$40,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
37.401, -76.523 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.35 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, James City

When
February 13, 3:19 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
James City forecast zone
Property damage
$40,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.292, -76.740 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.35 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Lancaster

When
February 13, 3:19 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Lancaster forecast zone
Property damage
$40,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.702, -76.420 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.35 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Middlesex

When
February 13, 3:19 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Middlesex forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
37.597, -76.578 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.35 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Northumberland

When
February 13, 3:19 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Northumberland forecast zone
Property damage
$40,000
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
37.882, -76.472 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.35 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Ice Storm, Surry

When
February 13, 3:19 AM EST to February 14, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Surry forecast zone
Property damage
$40,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.117, -76.888 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.35 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

What these are

Ice Storm
Freezing rain accumulating a quarter inch or more of ice, or less where it caused significant damage.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 942604, 942606, 942619, 942625, 942632, 942636, 942639, 942649, 942651, 942654, 942661, 942662, 942663, 942664, 942666, 942667, 942670, 942671, 942672, 942673, 942674, 942676, 942677, 942680, 942681, 942683, 942685, 942686, 942687, 942688, 942689, 942691, 942692, 942675, 942678, 942679, 942682, 942684, 942690.