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Hail history for Richmond County, VA
16 hail reports in Richmond County since 2006 on 12 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 27, 2017.
Recent hail in Richmond County
No hail was reported in Richmond County in the last two years.
Hail days in Richmond County by year
When hail season peaks in Richmond County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Richmond County
116 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Richmond County since 2006, on 69 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jun 20, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Emmerton 1 wind report |
| May 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Foneswood, Ramey Ft, Farmers Fork 5 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Havelock, Farnham 2 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Newland 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Haynesville, Mulch 2 wind reports |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Warsaw 1 wind report |
| May 5, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Ethel 1 wind report |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Wellford 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Farnham, Haynesville 2 wind reports |
| May 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Haynesville 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 Richmond County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).