Storm Records: U.S. Virgin Islands
Every storm the National Weather Service has filed in U.S. Virgin Islands: its floods, heat, cold, winter storms, hail, wind, lightning and tornadoes, year by year and county by county, each episode with its narrative.
The worst in U.S. Virgin Islands on the map
The deadliest and costliest episodes on record here, colored by kind of event.
- Tornadoes
- Tropical storms and surge
- Floods
- Wind
- Hail
- Winter weather
- Heat and drought
- Cold
- Fire, smoke and dust
- Marine and coastal
- Other
The record
- Events
- 422
- Deaths
- 11
- Injuries
- 2
- Damage
- $40 million
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.
Every year
Tap a year for every episode in it.
Deaths each year
By kind of event
| Kind of event | Events | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Rain | 74 | 0 | 0 | |
| Flash Flood | 64 | 0 | 0 | $2.5 million |
| Flood | 48 | 0 | 0 | $1.5 million |
| Waterspout | 34 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tropical Storm | 30 | 0 | 0 | $6.3 million |
| Drought | 24 | 0 | 0 | $200,000 |
| Wildfire | 19 | 0 | 0 | $222,000 |
| Thunderstorm Wind | 18 | 0 | 0 | $81,000 |
| Excessive Heat | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
| Volcanic Ash | 14 | 0 | 0 | $200,000 |
| Funnel Cloud | 13 | 0 | 0 | |
| Hurricane (Typhoon) | 13 | 0 | 0 | $28 million |
| High Surf | 11 | 4 | 0 | $25,000 |
| Coastal Flood | 11 | 0 | 0 | $400 |
| Strong Wind | 7 | 0 | 0 | $32,000 |
| Rip Current | 5 | 6 | 1 | |
| Lightning | 4 | 1 | 1 | $62,000 |
| High Wind | 3 | 0 | 0 | $500,000 |
| Extreme Cold/Wind Chill | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tropical Depression | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dust Storm | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Hail | 2 | 0 | 0 | $1,000 |
| Volcanic Ashfall | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tornado | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Debris Flow | 1 | 0 | 0 | $1,000 |
The deadliest
- High Surf in U.S. Virgin Islands, March 8, 2010A cold front moved southward across the local waters and generated moderate northerly swells and locally strong northerly winds that affected the Atlantic waters and the Caribbean passages, resulting in rough and hazardous sea conditions.
- Rip Current in U.S. Virgin Islands, March 29, 2014Large breaking waves of heights between 10 and 15 feet produced strong rip currents, minor beach erosion and localized coastal flooding.
- Rip Current in U.S. Virgin Islands, January 12, 2001A person drowned when he was pulled underwater along with another student by a riptide during a water safety class with nine other students. The other swimmer managed to swim out of the strong current but suffered lacerations.
- High Surf in U.S. Virgin Islands, January 17, 2002High swells estimated at 10 feet swamped and capsized a ship boat about 12 miles of Sandy Point in St. Croix. Two of their occupants managed to climb on top of the boat and were rescued two days later. The third person was never found and presumed dead.
- Rip Current in U.S. Virgin Islands, March 3, 2002A 39 year old man who was swimming with friends drowned after he got caught in choppy waters on the island's north coast.
- Lightning Strike in U.S. Virgin Islands, September 21, 2003Lightning struck and killed one person and injured another at the Gordon Finch Molasses Pier on the south shore while loading a boat onto a trailer. Thunderstoms left several Saint Croix neigborhoods without power.
- Coastal Flood and High Surf in U.S. Virgin Islands, September 17, 2010Large, long period northeast and then north swells of 9 to 13 feet generated by Hurricane Igor began affecting the U.S. Virgin Islands late in the evening on Thursday, September 16th, and continued through Tuesday September 21.
- Rip Current in U.S. Virgin Islands, February 28, 2021A tourist staying at the Carambola Beach Resort near Cane Bay on St. Croix drowned Sunday morning while diving in choppy waters near the resort’s beach.
- Rip Current in U.S. Virgin Islands, September 7, 2021A woman was swept off the rocks by waves and carried out to sea by the rip currents in Annaly Bay, St, Croix.
- Hurricane in U.S. Virgin Islands, November 16 to 18, 1999Hurrican Lenny evolved from a tropical depression over the western Caribbean on Saturday November 13, 1999. The storm strengthened to a hurricane the evening of November 14 while moving on an unusual track to the east.
- Tropical Storm in U.S. Virgin Islands, September 14 to 17, 2004Tropical Storm Jeanne affected the territory with high winds and torrential rains, leaving downed trees, utility poles, power outages, and widespread flooding in its wake. The U.S. virgin Islands were declared a major disaster area.
- Hurricane in U.S. Virgin Islands, September 21 to 22, 1998Hurricane Georges began to affect the islands during the morning hours of September 21. The centre of Georges passed a few miles north of St. Croix at about 100 pm while continued to move to the west towards Puerto Rico. At the St.
- Flooding in U.S. Virgin Islands, November 10 to 15, 2003Heavy rains over the U.S. Virgin Islands during the week of November 10-15, 2003, let to widespread flash flooding, mud, land and rock slides. The islands were declared at federal disaster area with damages estimated around 1.5 million.
- Flash Flooding and Lightning Strike in U.S. Virgin Islands, November 10, 2010Trailing moisture associated with tropical storm Tomas produced some squally weather with gusty winds and periods of moderate to heavy rainfall across the Caribbean waters in association with the outer bands of Tomas.
- High Wind in U.S. Virgin Islands, October 13 to 15, 1997A gale center located north of Hispaniola, in combination, with a low pressure over the Western Caribbean and a tropical wave across the Eastern Caribbean combined to produce unstable weather across the U.S.V.I. Strong southwest winds were common during this period.
- Flash Flood in U.S. Virgin Islands, September 14 to 15, 2017A moist southerly flow as a result of Hurricane Jose meandering well north of the local area resulted in shower and thunderstorm activity across the region.
- Flash Flooding in U.S. Virgin Islands, November 10 to 11, 2003Police reported that parts of Fangi Pangi, Williams Delight, Melvin Evans Highway, Grove Place and castle Coakley are flooded. Flooding was reported in the area of Lagoon Project. The legislature parking lot and surrounding areas of the Paul E. Joseph Stadium were under water.
- Hurricane in U.S. Virgin Islands, August 22, 2000Debby formed on the 18th as a tropical depression about 1100 miles east of the Windward Islands. The storm moved west northwest and strengthened to a hurricane on the morning of August 22 just northeast of the Leeward Islands. Debby passed about 30 miles north of St.
- Volcanic Ash in U.S. Virgin Islands, July 29, 2001The Montserrat Volcano erupted during the late afternoon of Sunday July 29. A large amount of volcanic ash was released into the atmosphere during Sunday evening and night. Simultaneously, a strong tropical wave was crossing the Leeward Islands.
- Drought in U.S. Virgin Islands, December 1 to 31, 2002The Virgin Islands Daily New reported that East End of St. Croix was suffering a localized severe drought . According to local farmers this drought compares to the drought of the early 70s.
- Flash Flooding in U.S. Virgin Islands, October 28, 1998Heavy rains caused flash flooding across St. Thomas and St. Croix with some roads flooded and several vehicles stalled on the water. A store in St.. Thomas and a house in St. Croix flooded and the residents had to move out.
- Flash Flood in U.S. Virgin Islands, October 22 to 23, 1998A slow moving tropical wave produced heavy rains across most of St. Croix. Flooding of streets and low lying areas was observed in Frederiksted and the Princess and Whim sectors. Several homes were reported flooded in the western half of the island.
- Wildfire in U.S. Virgin Islands, March 13, 2003Brush fires fueled by strong winds scorched hundreds of acres on St Croiox, at Estates Bethlehem, Calguohoun, Cobble, and Lowry Hill. The extremely dry conditions appeared to have caused multiple fires. Several telephone poles were damaged, and some livestock may have perished.
- Flash Flooding in U.S. Virgin Islands, May 7 to 8, 2001A strong mid to upper level trough moved across the U.S. Virgin Islands between May7-8. This system produced torrential rains causing widespread flooding of streams and streets. The hardest hit area was St.
- Flood and Lightning Strike in U.S. Virgin Islands, May 23, 2005Thunderstorms moved across the the middle and eastern half of St Croix. A stronger cell was reported moving inland near Salt River. Lightning struck the St. John Episcopal Church in Christiansted and demolished half of the steeple on top of the facade.
The costliest
- Hurricane in U.S. Virgin Islands, November 16 to 18, 1999
- Tropical Storm in U.S. Virgin Islands, September 14 to 17, 2004
- Hurricane in U.S. Virgin Islands, September 21 to 22, 1998
- Flooding in U.S. Virgin Islands, November 10 to 15, 2003
- Flash Flooding and Lightning Strike in U.S. Virgin Islands, November 10, 2010
- High Wind in U.S. Virgin Islands, October 13 to 15, 1997
- Flash Flood in U.S. Virgin Islands, September 14 to 15, 2017
- Flash Flooding in U.S. Virgin Islands, November 10 to 11, 2003
- Hurricane in U.S. Virgin Islands, August 22, 2000
- Volcanic Ash in U.S. Virgin Islands, July 29, 2001
- Drought in U.S. Virgin Islands, December 1 to 31, 2002
- Flash Flooding in U.S. Virgin Islands, October 28, 1998
- Flash Flood in U.S. Virgin Islands, October 22 to 23, 1998
- Wildfire in U.S. Virgin Islands, March 13, 2003
- Flash Flooding in U.S. Virgin Islands, May 7 to 8, 2001
- Flood and Lightning Strike in U.S. Virgin Islands, May 23, 2005
- Wildfire in U.S. Virgin Islands, April 4, 2003
- Tropical Storm in U.S. Virgin Islands, August 17 to 18, 2007
- Damaging Winds in U.S. Virgin Islands, June 21, 1998
- Tropical Storm and Strong Wind in U.S. Virgin Islands, August 30, 2010
- Wildfire in U.S. Virgin Islands, March 13 to 14, 2001
- Damaging Wind and Heavy Rain in U.S. Virgin Islands, June 9, 2009
- Flooding in U.S. Virgin Islands, October 13, 1997
- Hurricane in U.S. Virgin Islands, October 20 to 21, 1999
- Tropical Storm in U.S. Virgin Islands, August 22 to 23, 2001
Counties and zones as filed
The places filed most often, as the offices named them.
| County or zone | Events | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Croix | 151 | 3 | 2 | $3.2 million |
| St. Croix zone | 93 | 6 | 0 | $27 million |
| St. Thomas | 78 | 0 | 0 | $107,000 |
| St. Thomas / St. John and Adjacent Islands zone | 43 | 2 | 0 | $3.1 million |
| St. Thomas/St. John & Islands | 25 | 0 | 0 | $20,000 |
| St. John | 18 | 0 | 0 | $5,000 |
| St. Thomas zone | 8 | 0 | 0 | $1.3 million |
| St. John zone | 6 | 0 | 0 | $5.3 million |
Every year
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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.