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Hail history for Bellwood, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bellwood on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 27, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Bellwood
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Wellford, Ampt Hill 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Bellwood |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Bellwood by year
When hail season peaks near Bellwood
Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and May (6).
Largest hail storms near Bellwood
May 27, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Wellford (8 mi from Bellwood)
National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg size hail was reported near the Richmond State Capitol.Feb 24, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ampt Hill (3 mi from Bellwood)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at Chippenham Parkway and Route 10.Feb 25, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Walthal (7 mi from Bellwood)
May 11, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Varina Grove (10 mi from Bellwood)
Jun 11, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wellford (7 mi from Bellwood)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bellwood
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2018 | EF2 | Beach 10 mi from Bellwood |
| Sep 17, 2018 | EF0 | Richmond 10 mi from Bellwood |
| Sep 17, 2018 | EF0 | Richmond 8 mi from Bellwood |
| Sep 17, 2018 | EF0 | Richmond 8 mi from Bellwood |
| May 11, 2006 | F1 | Varina Grove 10 mi from Bellwood |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bellwood
295 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bellwood since 2006, on 128 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jul 18, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | 51 mph, measured | Richmond International, Varina 2 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Chester, Meadowville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage reported | Varina 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Beach, Matoaca 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 71 mph, measured | Richmond International, Bon Air, Chester 5 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Midlothian, Richmond Heights 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Midlothian, Richmond 2 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Bon Air, White Oak Swamp, Bermuda Hundred 5 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Midlothian 1 wind report |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Walthal 1 wind report |
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 Bellwood; 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
- Chester
37 hail days - Richmond
33 hail days - Hopewell
29 hail days - Midlothian
25 hail days - Tuckahoe
27 hail days - Mechanicsville
31 hail days - Petersburg
29 hail days - Short Pump
25 hail days
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 Bellwood.
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