Hail History

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Hail history for Dumbarton, VA

Last hail within 10 milesSep 4, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Aug 18, 2024
Hail days since 200633
Days with hail 1 inch or larger28
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles353

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Dumbarton on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 18, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Dumbarton

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 4, 20261 in
quarter		Ashland
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Dumbarton		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 20260.75 in
penny		Ashcake
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Dumbarton		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 5, 20251 in
quarter		Wellford, Ampt Hill, Ashland
3 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Dumbarton		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Dumbarton by year

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When hail season peaks near Dumbarton

Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and June (9).

Jan2FebMar2Apr9May9Jun5Jul4Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Dumbarton

Sep 28, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lewistown (9 mi from Dumbarton)

May 27, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Wellford (6 mi from Dumbarton)

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

Aug 18, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Quioccasin (5 mi from Dumbarton)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reports from social media showed large hail estimated to be around two inches in diameter in the Tuckahoe area.

Jun 3, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ashland Hanover Airport (7 mi from Dumbarton)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at Milestone Drive.

Aug 12, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rural Pt (8 mi from Dumbarton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Dumbarton

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 17, 2018EF1Richmond
7 mi from Dumbarton		4.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 17, 2018EF0Richmond
5 mi from Dumbarton		1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 17, 2018EF0Richmond
5 mi from Dumbarton		0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 17, 2018EF0Richmond
3 mi from Dumbarton		1.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 17, 2018EF0Richmond
5 mi from Dumbarton		1.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 17, 2018EF0Atlee
6 mi from Dumbarton		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 27, 2015EF0Atlee
5 mi from Dumbarton		3.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Oct 27, 2010EF1Richmond
3 mi from Dumbarton		2.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Oct 27, 2010EF1East Highland Park
5 mi from Dumbarton		2.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Oct 27, 2010EF0Mechanicsville
7 mi from Dumbarton		6.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Sep 28, 2006F1Jetersville
7 mi from Dumbarton		2.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 28, 2006F1Little Plymouth
6 mi from Dumbarton		2.0 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Dumbarton

353 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Dumbarton since 2006, on 124 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jun 20, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedEast Highland Par
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 2026damage reportedHighland Springs
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedRoslyn Hills, Longdale
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedTuckahoe, Roslyn Hills, Atlee
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedLaurel, Short Pump
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 22, 2026damage reportedMechanicsville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedGlen Allen
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedBon Air, Mechanicsville
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedLakeside, East Highland Par, Mechanicsville
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedElmont
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)

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 Dumbarton; 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.

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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 Dumbarton.

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