Hail History

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Hail history for Meadowbrook, VA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 5, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 27, 2017
Hail days since 200630
Days with hail 1 inch or larger24
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles343

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Meadowbrook on 30 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 Meadowbrook

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 5, 20251 in
quarter		Wellford, Ampt Hill
2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Meadowbrook		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 Meadowbrook by year

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When hail season peaks near Meadowbrook

Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and May (7).

Jan2FebMar4Apr7May8Jun5Jul2Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Meadowbrook

May 27, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Wellford (7 mi from Meadowbrook)

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 (1 mi from Meadowbrook)

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 (9 mi from Meadowbrook)

Jun 11, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wellford (5 mi from Meadowbrook)

Jul 4, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Varina Grove (7 mi from Meadowbrook)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Meadowbrook

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 17, 2018EF2Beach
8 mi from Meadowbrook		7.5 mi long, 350 yd wide
Sep 17, 2018EF1Richmond
8 mi from Meadowbrook		4.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 17, 2018EF0Richmond
7 mi from Meadowbrook		1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 17, 2018EF0Richmond
6 mi from Meadowbrook		0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 17, 2018EF0Richmond
9 mi from Meadowbrook		1.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 17, 2018EF0Richmond
6 mi from Meadowbrook		1.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 27, 2010EF1Richmond
8 mi from Meadowbrook		2.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Oct 27, 2010EF1East Highland Park
9 mi from Meadowbrook		2.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Sep 28, 2006F1Little Plymouth
9 mi from Meadowbrook		2.0 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Meadowbrook

343 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Meadowbrook since 2006, on 134 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jul 18, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 202651 mph, measuredRichmond International, Varina
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedMidlothian, Chester, Meadowville
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 2026damage reportedVarina
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedBeach, Roslyn Hills
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 22, 2026damage reportedBeach
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202671 mph, measuredRichmond International, Bon Air, Chester
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 2026damage reportedMidlothian, Richmond Heights
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedLakeside, East Highland Par, East Highland Park
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202658 mph, estimatedMidlothian, Richmond
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedBon Air, White Oak Swamp, Robious
5 wind reports		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 Meadowbrook; 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 Meadowbrook.

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