Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Thunderstorm-driven weather is the standout concern at Yorktown Battlefield, with 5 thunderstorm wind events and 5 heavy rain incidents recorded alongside 3 flash floods — a combination that can turn open battlefield terrain and low-lying roads into genuinely dangerous ground. The park's exposed historic fields offer little natural shelter when fast-moving summer storms roll in off the York River, making timing your visit as important as packing right.
Before heading out, check the hourly NWS forecast for York County each morning and set a personal turnaround rule: if thunder is within 10 miles, get off open ground and back to your vehicle immediately. Keep a rain kit in the car — waterproof footwear, a dry bag for electronics, and a battery weather radio — and avoid creek crossings or low-water areas on the Colonial Parkway after any heavy downpour, as flash-flood drainage can surge quickly.
Top recorded hazards in York County
County dataFrom NOAA Storm Events (2024). Counts of recorded incidents — not all occurred at this park.
- Heavy Rain 5
- Thunderstorm Wind 5
- Flash Flood 3
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About Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Discover what it took for the United States to be independent as you explore the site of the last major battle of the Revolutionary War. Here at Yorktown, in the fall of 1781, General George Washington, with allied American and French forces, besieged General Charles Lord Cornwallis’s British army. On October 19, Cornwallis surrendered, effectively ending the war and ensuring independence.
Weather
Yorktown, VA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's. The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 89.00 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 28.10 degrees Fahrenheit. For closures in due to inclement weather at Colonial National Historical Park please phone this 24 hour phone number (757) 856-1240.