Hail History

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Hail history for Mechanicsville, VA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 5, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.4 inMay 26, 2024
Hail days since 200631
Days with hail 1 inch or larger24
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles311

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mechanicsville on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.4 in on May 26, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Mechanicsville ranks #583 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Mechanicsville

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 5, 20260.75 in
penny		Ashcake
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Mechanicsville		NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Mechanicsville by year

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When hail season peaks near Mechanicsville

Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and June (9).

Jan3FebMar2Apr9May9Jun3Jul3Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Mechanicsville

May 26, 2024 · 2.4 in · Lewis Gardens (8 mi from Mechanicsville)

National Weather Service description (English): The public posted a picture of large hail with a spike next to a measuring tape that measured 2.4 inches in diameter. Will note that the spike was much larger in diameter than any other dimension of the hail stone.

Aug 12, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Old Cold Harbor (8 mi from Mechanicsville)

Sep 28, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lewistown (10 mi from Mechanicsville)

May 27, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Wellford (6 mi from Mechanicsville)

National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg size hail was reported near the Richmond State Capitol.

Jun 3, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ashland Hanover Airport (6 mi from Mechanicsville)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at Milestone Drive.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mechanicsville

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 17, 2018EF0Richmond
9 mi from Mechanicsville		0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 17, 2018EF0Richmond
5 mi from Mechanicsville		1.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 17, 2018EF0Richmond
8 mi from Mechanicsville		1.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 17, 2018EF0Atlee
4 mi from Mechanicsville		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 27, 2015EF0Atlee
5 mi from Mechanicsville		3.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 30, 2012EF0Studley
7 mi from Mechanicsville		6.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 27, 2010EF1Richmond
5 mi from Mechanicsville		2.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Oct 27, 2010EF1East Highland Park
3 mi from Mechanicsville		2.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Oct 27, 2010EF0Mechanicsville
1 mi from Mechanicsville		6.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 20, 2008EF0Westwood
9 mi from Mechanicsville		4.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 28, 2006F1Jetersville
1 mi from Mechanicsville		2.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 28, 2006F1Little Plymouth
3 mi from Mechanicsville		2.0 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mechanicsville

311 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mechanicsville since 2006, on 119 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jul 18, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 202651 mph, measuredRichmond International, East Highland Par, Sandston
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 2026damage reportedHighland Springs
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedRoslyn Hills, Longdale, Highland Springs
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedRoslyn Hills, Atlee
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 22, 2026damage reportedStudley, Mechanicsville
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedGlen Allen
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202671 mph, measuredRichmond International, Fair Oaks, Mechanicsville
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 2026damage reportedRichmond Heights
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedLakeside, East Highland Par, Mechanicsville
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedWhite Oak Swamp, Beverly Hills, Wellford
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Mechanicsville; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

Nearby cities

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Mechanicsville.

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