Virginia has 13 hurricane impacts on NOAA's 1851-2025 record, 0 of them major, and a trailer at Richmond is towing in 0 of the 6 storm-season months by our rule. 31 trailer storage facilities are listed in Virginia; 1 list enclosed indoor space.
| Month | Richmond high / low | trailer | Virginia hurricanes since 1851 | Norfolk high / low | trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48° / 29° | towing | 0 | 51° / 34° | towing |
| Feb | 52° / 30° | towing | 0 | 53° / 35° | towing |
| Mar | 60° / 37° | towing | 0 | 60° / 41° | towing |
| Apr | 70° / 46° | towing | 0 | 70° / 50° | towing |
| May | 78° / 56° | towing | 0 | 77° / 59° | towing |
| Jun | 86° / 65° | towing, storm watch | 0 | 85° / 68° | towing, storm watch |
| Jul | 90° / 69° | towing, storm watch | 0 | 89° / 73° | towing, storm watch |
| Aug | 88° / 68° | stored | 3 | 87° / 72° | stored |
| Sep | 81° / 61° | stored | 8 | 81° / 67° | stored |
| Oct | 71° / 49° | stored | 2 | 72° / 55° | stored |
| Nov | 60° / 39° | towing, storm watch | 0 | 62° / 44° | towing, storm watch |
| Dec | 52° / 32° | towing | 0 | 55° / 38° | towing |
Trailer column rule: towing outside June to November; towing with a storm watch in June, July and November; stored and secured August to October.
By that rule a trailer at Richmond has 6 months towing (December to May), 3 of towing, storm watch and 3 stored. 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 | trailer that month (Richmond) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2003 | Isabel | 1 | stored |
| Sep 1960 | Donna | 1 | stored |
| Aug 1955 | Connie | 1 | stored |
| Sep 1944 | Great Atlantic | 2 | stored |
Norfolk averages 49.2 inches of precipitation a year, wettest in July (6.1 in), before any storm is added.
31 live listings in 4 cities; by listed type: 1 indoor, 1 covered and 1 outdoor (types overlap). No Virginia trailer storage listing publishes a rate on StowHelp.
| Facility | City | Listed storage | Listed amenities | Also listed for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAAA Self Storage - Chesapeake | Chesapeake | indoor, outdoor, covered | security cameras, gated entry | RV |
| Foothills Storage (Boat, RV, & Self-Storage) | Great Falls | |||
| Poplar Pointe Boat & RV Storage | Great Falls | |||
| American Classic Storage | Virginia Beach | |||
| 24 Seven Storage | Virginia Beach | |||
| Public Storage | Richmond | |||
| Vigilant Self Storage of Ironbridge | Richmond | |||
| Fort Knox Self Storage | Great Falls | |||
| Gleedsville RV & Boat Storage | Great Falls | |||
| Neighbor Monthly Parking | Great Falls | |||
| Haymarket RV Storage | Great Falls | |||
| Extra Space Storage | Virginia Beach | |||
| Security Public Storage | Great Falls | |||
| Prime Storage | Virginia Beach | |||
| Fairfield Self Storage | Virginia Beach | |||
| Public Storage | Virginia Beach | |||
| Self Storage Plus | Great Falls | |||
| Fairfax Storage | Great Falls | |||
| Public Storage | Great Falls | |||
| Blue Ridge Storage | Great Falls |
| City | Trailer Storage listings | Enclosed | Covered | Open lot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Virginia Beach | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Richmond | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chesapeake | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Of the 13 hurricanes NOAA records in Virginia since 1851, 0 arrived in months our season rule marks as towing at Richmond (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May and Dec) and 13 in the other months. At Norfolk the count is 0 in months towing. 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 trailer at Richmond is stored in all three by our season rule, and towing in 0 of the 6 season months overall, so settle storage before June 1.
1 of 31 live Virginia listings list enclosed indoor space; 1 list covered and 1 outdoor spaces. By city: Great Falls (19; 0 enclosed), Virginia Beach (8; 0 enclosed), Richmond (3; 0 enclosed) and Chesapeake (1; 1 enclosed). The most enclosed listings are in Chesapeake (1). None lists climate-controlled units. Listings span 4 cities. Prefer a wind-rated building outside the flood zone.
Move it at once. 1 Virginia listings list enclosed space; book one before June. 13 of the 13 Virginia hurricanes on record came in months a trailer at Richmond is stored by our rule and 0 while it is towing, so the plan has to work in both states. Norfolk averages 6.1 inches in July, so check the site drains.
Listings span 4 Virginia cities. The largest groups are Great Falls (19 listed), Virginia Beach (8 listed), Richmond (3 listed) and Chesapeake (1 listed). For covered spaces, Chesapeake (1) lead. Statewide, 1 list open lots, 1 covered parking and 1 enclosed space, so a trailer 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).