Volcanic Ashfall in U.S. Virgin Islands

2 volcanic ashfall events since 2008

Every volcanic ashfall event the National Weather Service has filed in U.S. Virgin Islands, year by year, with the most significant episodes.

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The most significant volcanic ashfall episodes in U.S. Virgin Islands.

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The record

Events: 2
Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Damage: None recorded

Every year

The most significant

Ranked by deaths, injuries, damage and size together.

Volcanic Ashfall in U.S. Virgin Islands, July 29, 20082 eventsOn Monday, July 28, 2008, at approximately 11:45 pm, the Soufriere Hills Volcano in the West Indies on the island of Montserrat erupted, resulting in a large ash plume. In this event, the Soufriere Hills Volcano emitted ash several thousand feet into the atmosphere overnight.

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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.