Hail History

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Hail history for Mechanicsville, VA

Haili ijiin 10 mileJul 5, 20260.75 in (1-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.40 inMay 26, 2024
Ane haili ijiin 200631
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon24
Tornado ijiin 10 mile12
Wind reports within 10 miles311

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mechanicsville on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.40 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. Ara ranking →

Recent hail near Mechanicsville

DateSize hailWhereSource
Jul 5, 20260.75 in
1-sent coin		Ashcake
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Mechanicsville		NWS storm report (preliminary)

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Mechanicsville

Of 31 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (9) and June (9).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Mechanicsville

May 26, 2024 · 2.40 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 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Old Cold Harbor (8 mi from Mechanicsville)

Sep 28, 2016 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Lewistown (10 mi from Mechanicsville)

May 27, 2017 · 2.00 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, a measuredRichmond International, East Highland Par, Sandston
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 2026damage a reportedHighland Springs
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage a reportedRoslyn Hills, Longdale, Highland Springs
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage a reportedRoslyn Hills, Atlee
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 22, 2026damage a reportedStudley, Mechanicsville
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage a reportedGlen Allen
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202671 mph, a measuredRichmond International, Fair Oaks, Mechanicsville
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 2026damage a reportedRichmond Heights
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage a reportedLakeside, East Highland Par, Mechanicsville
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202658 mph, a estimatWhite 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.

Cities nearby

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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