Hail History

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Hail history for Sandston, VA

Haili ijiin 10 mileMay 26, 20242.40 in
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.40 inMay 26, 2024
Ane haili ijiin 200623
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon20
Tornado ijiin 10 mile11
Wind reports within 10 miles251

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sandston on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.40 in on May 26, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Sandston

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

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Sandston meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Sandston

Of 23 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (8) and June (5).

Jan3FebMar3Apr8May5Jun1Jul2AugSep1OctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Sandston

May 26, 2024 · 2.40 in · Lewis Gardens (2 mi from Sandston)

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 (6 mi from Sandston)

May 27, 2017 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Wellford (6 mi from Sandston)

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

Apr 1, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mechanicsville (8 mi from Sandston)

May 11, 2006 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Varina Grove (6 mi from Sandston)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sandston

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 17, 2018EF0Richmond
10 mi from Sandston		0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 17, 2018EF0Richmond
8 mi from Sandston		1.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 17, 2018EF0Richmond
10 mi from Sandston		1.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 27, 2010EF1Richmond
8 mi from Sandston		2.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Oct 27, 2010EF1East Highland Park
6 mi from Sandston		2.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Oct 27, 2010EF0Mechanicsville
5 mi from Sandston		6.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 20, 2008EF0Bottoms Bridge
7 mi from Sandston		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 20, 2008EF0Westwood
8 mi from Sandston		4.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 28, 2006F1Jetersville
6 mi from Sandston		2.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 28, 2006F1Little Plymouth
5 mi from Sandston		2.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 11, 2006F1Varina Grove
6 mi from Sandston		0.3 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sandston

251 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sandston since 2006, on 110 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jul 18, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 202651 mph, a measuredRichmond International, Varina, East Highland Par
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 2026damage a reportedVarina, Highland Springs
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage a reportedHighland Springs
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage a reportedAtlee
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 22, 2026damage a reportedStudley, Mechanicsville, Bottoms Bridge
3 wind reports		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, Wellford
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 202658 mph, a estimatWellford
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 Sandston; 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 Sandston.

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