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Hail history for Midlothian, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Midlothian on 25 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 Midlothian
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Wellford, Ampt Hill 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Midlothian |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Beach 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Midlothian |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Midlothian by year
When hail season peaks near Midlothian
Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Midlothian
May 27, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Beverly Hills (10 mi from Midlothian)
Aug 18, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Quioccasin (7 mi from Midlothian)
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.Feb 24, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ampt Hill (10 mi from Midlothian)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at Chippenham Parkway and Route 10.Jun 25, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Flat Rock (9 mi from Midlothian)
Jun 11, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wellford (9 mi from Midlothian)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Midlothian
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2018 | EF2 | Beach 7 mi from Midlothian |
| Sep 17, 2018 | EF1 | Richmond 4 mi from Midlothian |
| Sep 17, 2018 | EF0 | Richmond 6 mi from Midlothian |
| Sep 17, 2018 | EF0 | Richmond 8 mi from Midlothian |
| Sep 17, 2018 | EF0 | Richmond 9 mi from Midlothian |
| May 5, 2017 | EF0 | Moseley 8 mi from Midlothian |
| Jun 3, 2008 | EF0 | Winterpock 7 mi from Midlothian |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Midlothian
240 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Midlothian since 2006, on 107 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jun 20, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Centerville 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Manakin 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Holly Hills, Midlothian, Beach 4 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Beach, Winterpock, Midlothian 4 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Manakin, Tuckahoe, Roslyn Hills 5 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Laurel, Short Pump 2 wind reports |
| Jul 22, 2026 | damage reported | Beach 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Bon Air 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Midlothian 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Midlothian, Richmond 2 wind reports |
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 Midlothian; 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
- Tuckahoe
27 hail days - Short Pump
25 hail days - Meadowbrook
30 hail days - Richmond
33 hail days - Chester
37 hail days - Mechanicsville
31 hail days - Petersburg
29 hail days - Hopewell
29 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 Midlothian.
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