Hail History

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Hail history for Richlands, VA

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 7, 20211.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 1, 2012
Ane haili ijiin 200622
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon11
Wind reports within 10 miles70

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Richlands on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 1, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Richlands

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Richlands in the last two years.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Richlands meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Richlands

Of 22 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (8) and July (5).

JanFebMar3Apr4May8Jun5Jul2AugSepOctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Richlands

Apr 17, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Richlands (1 mi from Richlands)

Jul 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Doran (3 mi from Richlands)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail was reported at several locations around Richlands during about a 8-minute period and ranged in size from 1 inch up to 1.75 inches in diameter.

Jun 9, 2011 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Malden Spgs (6 mi from Richlands)

Jun 30, 2012 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Busthead (5 mi from Richlands)

Jun 5, 2007 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Amonate (10 mi from Richlands)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Richlands

70 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Richlands since 2006, on 45 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 2026damage a reportedJewell Ridge
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 2026damage a reportedRaven, Richlands
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 4, 2026damage a reportedClaypool Hill
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 15, 2026damage a reportedClaypool Hill
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage a reportedRosedale, Cliffield
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage a reportedRaven, Richlands, Cedar Bluff
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 202563 mph, a estimatRaven, Wardell, Mouth Of Laurel
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202558 mph, a estimatRed Ash
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202560 mph, a estimatSwords Creek
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 31, 202469 mph, a estimatCamp Tazewell
1 wind report		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 Richlands; 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 Richlands.

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