Virginia has 13 hurricane impacts on NOAA's 1851-2025 record, 0 of them major, and a boat at Richmond is in the water in 5 of the 6 storm-season months by our rule. 154 boat storage facilities are listed in Virginia; 87 list enclosed indoor space.
| Month | Richmond high / low | boat | Virginia hurricanes since 1851 | Norfolk high / low | boat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48° / 29° | laid up | 0 | 51° / 34° | laid up |
| Feb | 52° / 30° | laid up | 0 | 53° / 35° | launch or haul-out |
| Mar | 60° / 37° | launch or haul-out | 0 | 60° / 41° | launch or haul-out |
| Apr | 70° / 46° | in the water | 0 | 70° / 50° | in the water |
| May | 78° / 56° | in the water | 0 | 77° / 59° | in the water |
| Jun | 86° / 65° | in the water | 0 | 85° / 68° | in the water |
| Jul | 90° / 69° | in the water | 0 | 89° / 73° | in the water |
| Aug | 88° / 68° | in the water | 3 | 87° / 72° | in the water |
| Sep | 81° / 61° | in the water | 8 | 81° / 67° | in the water |
| Oct | 71° / 49° | in the water | 2 | 72° / 55° | in the water |
| Nov | 60° / 39° | launch or haul-out | 0 | 62° / 44° | launch or haul-out |
| Dec | 52° / 32° | laid up | 0 | 55° / 38° | launch or haul-out |
Boat column rule: in the water at a 65°F high and 45°F low or warmer; launch or haul-out from a 52°F high; laid up below.
By that rule a boat at Richmond has 7 months in the water (April to October), 2 of launch or haul-out and 3 laid up. The Atlantic season runs June 1 to November 30.
1 of the 13 came after 1975; the strongest reached Category 2. Most fell in September (8), August (3) and October (2).
| Month | Storm | Category in Virginia | boat that month (Richmond) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2003 | Isabel | 1 | in the water |
| Sep 1960 | Donna | 1 | in the water |
| Aug 1955 | Connie | 1 | in the water |
| Sep 1944 | Great Atlantic | 2 | in the water |
Norfolk averages 49.2 inches of precipitation a year, wettest in July (6.1 in), before any storm is added.
154 live listings in 46 cities; by listed type: 87 indoor, 14 covered, 145 outdoor and 1 wet-slip (types overlap). No Virginia boat storage listing publishes a rate on StowHelp.
| Facility | City | Listed storage | Listed amenities | Also listed for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| StorageMart | Chesapeake | indoor, outdoor | ||
| American Self Storage | Norfolk | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Dandy Haven Marina | Hampton | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Hampton Marina & Dry Storage | Hampton | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Central Virginia Indoor Boat & RV Storage | Palmyra | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Extra Space Storage - Norfolk | Norfolk | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| American Self Storage | Alexandria | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Shipwright Marina | Portsmouth | indoor, outdoor | Jet Ski | |
| Lynnhaven Marine Boatel | Virginia Beach | indoor, outdoor, covered, wet slip | Jet Ski | |
| America's Best Storage | Suffolk | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Virginia Boat & Yacht Service | Portsmouth | indoor, outdoor | Jet Ski | |
| Sentry Self Storage of Churchland | Chesapeake | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Marina Barbosa Psychhealth | Alexandria | indoor, outdoor | Jet Ski | |
| Fort Knox Self Storage | Falls Church | outdoor | Car, RV, Motorcycle | |
| Cape Charles Yacht Center | Cape Charles | outdoor | ||
| Warehouse West LLC | Lynchburg | outdoor | Car, RV, Motorcycle | |
| Cape Charles Town Harbor | Cape Charles | outdoor | ||
| U-Haul | Richmond | outdoor | Car, RV, Motorcycle | |
| Redd's Storage | Windsor | outdoor | Car, RV, Motorcycle | |
| Life Storage | Midlothian | outdoor | Car, RV, Motorcycle |
| City | Boat Storage listings | Enclosed | Covered | Open lot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 34 | 24 | 6 | 25 |
| Norfolk | 32 | 31 | 1 | 32 |
| Chesapeake | 14 | 11 | 1 | 14 |
| Hampton | 8 | 7 | 4 | 8 |
| Portsmouth | 8 | 7 | 0 | 8 |
| Alexandria | 6 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| Cape Charles | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Ashburn | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Leesburg | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Abingdon | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Of the 13 hurricanes NOAA records in Virginia since 1851, 13 arrived in months our season rule marks as in the water at Richmond (Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct). At Norfolk the count is 13 in months in the water. 1 have come since 2000 and 0 were Category 3 or stronger.
In NOAA's record, Virginia impacts fall most often in September (8), August (3) and October (2). A boat at Richmond is in the water in all three by our season rule, and in the water in 5 of the 6 season months overall, so settle storage before June 1.
87 of 154 live Virginia listings list enclosed indoor space; 14 list covered and 145 outdoor spaces. By city: Virginia Beach (34; 24 enclosed), Norfolk (32; 31 enclosed), Chesapeake (14; 11 enclosed) and Hampton (8; 7 enclosed). The most enclosed listings are in Norfolk (31) and Virginia Beach (24). None lists climate-controlled units. Listings span 46 cities. Prefer a wind-rated building outside the flood zone.
Move it at once. 87 Virginia listings list enclosed space; book one before June. All of the 13 Virginia hurricanes on record came in months a boat at Richmond is in the water by our rule, so expect to move it from use, not from storage. Norfolk averages 6.1 inches in July, so check the site drains.
Listings span 46 Virginia cities. The largest groups are Virginia Beach (34 listed), Norfolk (32 listed), Chesapeake (14 listed), Hampton (8 listed) and Portsmouth (8 listed). For covered spaces, Virginia Beach (6) and Hampton (4) lead. Statewide, 145 list open lots, 14 covered parking and 87 enclosed space, so a boat owner can usually choose between shelter levels in the same city.
NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991-2020 (USW00013740, USW00013737); NOAA AOML hurricane impacts 1851-2025; StowHelp listings 2026-10-07 (methodology).