Flood in U.S. Virgin Islands
Every flood event the National Weather Service has filed in U.S. Virgin Islands, year by year, with the most significant episodes. Flooding that develops more slowly than a flash flood: rivers leaving their banks, or water standing over land for an extended time.
The most significant on the map
The most significant flood episodes in U.S. Virgin Islands.
- 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
- 48
- Deaths
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Damage
- $1.5 million
Every year
The most significant
Ranked by deaths, injuries, damage and size together.
- 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.
- 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.
- Flash Flooding and Flood in U.S. Virgin Islands, September 5 to 6, 2013Topical Storm Gabrille pass south of the local islands from September 5th and dissipated on September 6th southwest of the local area. Rainbands associated with the storm produced torrential rainfall mainly over Saint Thomas with several places flooded.
- Flooding in U.S. Virgin Islands, October 13, 1997A tropical wave produced moderate rainfall and occasional heavy rains across the U.S. Virgin Islands for most of the day. In St Thomas urban flooding were reported in low lying areas near Smith Bay, the entry of Renaissance Grand Hotel, Havensite, and Cancryn School.
- Flooding in U.S. Virgin Islands, December 4, 2013Upper level trough combined with daytime heating and local effects to produced scattered to numerous showers with thunderstorms over the U.S Virgin Islands. Saint Croix was the most affected with rainfall accumulations of 1.53 inches observed at Henry E. Rohlsen airport.
- Flooding in U.S. Virgin Islands, December 5, 2013Mid to upper level trough combined with ample low level moisture and daytime heating to produced scattered to numerous showers with thunderstorms over Saint Thomas.
- Flooding in U.S. Virgin Islands, October 25, 1999A tropical wave produced heavy rains and consequently urban flooding over parts of St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix.
- Flooding in U.S. Virgin Islands, July 8, 1999A tropical wave brought heavy downpours and strong winds across most of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Several streets flooded across the islands. Wind gusts of 41 mph were reported over St. Croix.
- Hurricane and Flooding in U.S. Virgin Islands, October 15 to 16, 2008During the evening hours of Wednesday, October 15, 2008, the U.S. Virgin Islands were strongly affected by Hurricane Omar as it propagated northeastward through the Caribbean Sea.
- Flood and Heavy Rain in U.S. Virgin Islands, June 20, 2010An active tropical wave moved across the U.S. Virgin Islands and generated showers and thunderstorms as well as locally heavy rains, gusty winds, and urban flooding across sections of St. Thomas. Parts of Main street were reported underwater on Sunday.
- Flooding in U.S. Virgin Islands, February 23, 2000Heavy rains caused flooding in low and poor drainage areas across St. Thomas and St. john.
- Flash Flood and Flood in U.S. Virgin Islands, August 7 to 8, 2017A strong upper-level trough in combination with a tropical wave produced heavy showers and strong thunderstorms across most of the USVI.
- Flood in U.S. Virgin Islands, July 20, 1997Tropical wave, former tropical depression number 5, crossed the U.S. Virgin Islands and produced heavy rains. Urban flooding was reported along the north shore road to Estate Le Grande Princess and at Sunny Isle. Urban flooding was also reported in Western St.
- Flood in U.S. Virgin Islands, May 23, 1997Street flooding was reported in Gallows Bay St. Croix.
- Flood in U.S. Virgin Islands, August 13, 1997Heavy rains were reported over the west end of St. Thomas. Minor flooding occurred at Point Nadir and Charlotte Amalie.
- Flood in U.S. Virgin Islands, December 5, 1998St. Croix police reported several roads and streets flooded by the rains.
- Flood in U.S. Virgin Islands, January 7, 1998The remnants of a cold front produced heavy rainfall across the northern U.S. Virgin Islands. The Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency reported flooding in Ft. Mylner.
- Flood in U.S. Virgin Islands, May 8, 1998An upper level trough located east of the U.S. Virgin Islands produced showers and thunderstorms mainly over St. Croix. The Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency indicated urban and small stream flooding across the east section of the island.
- Flood in U.S. Virgin Islands, June 17, 1998Urban flooding was reported over Charlotte Amalie harbour due to heavy downpours.
- Flood in U.S. Virgin Islands, December 4, 1998Heavy rains produce street flooding across most of the island.
- Flood in U.S. Virgin Islands, August 23, 1999Heavy rain produced street flooding over parts of St. Thomas. Some schools were closed.
- Flood in U.S. Virgin Islands, November 2, 1999A spotter from St. Croix reported urban flooding and between 2.00 to 2.50 inches of rain.
- Flood in U.S. Virgin Islands, December 2, 1999Heavy rains during the afternoon produced flooding on several roads.
- Flood in U.S. Virgin Islands, November 8, 2001A cold front became stationary over the U.S. Virgin Islands on Thursday bringing heavy rainfall across the islands, especially St. Croix. Flooding of streets and low lying areas was reported.
- Flood in U.S. Virgin Islands, November 15, 2004Street flooding along Mount welcome Road toward Gallows Bay. Dirt and debris washed down at Gallows Bay intersection. Street flooding was reported in Christiansted during the morning.
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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.