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Hail history for Richmond, VA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 5, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Aug 18, 2024
Hail days since 200633
Days with hail 1 inch or larger29
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles397

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Richmond 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.

Richmond ranks #131 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Richmond

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 5, 20251 in
quarter		Wellford, Ampt Hill
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Richmond		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 Richmond by year

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When hail season peaks near Richmond

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

Jan3FebMar2Apr9May9Jun5Jul4AugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Richmond

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

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

Aug 18, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Quioccasin (8 mi from Richmond)

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 (10 mi from Richmond)

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

Aug 12, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rural Pt (9 mi from Richmond)

Feb 24, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ampt Hill (7 mi from Richmond)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at Chippenham Parkway and Route 10.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Richmond

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

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Richmond

397 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Richmond since 2006, on 135 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jul 18, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 202651 mph, measuredRichmond International, East Highland Par, Sandston
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 2026damage reportedVarina, Highland Springs
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedRoslyn Hills, Longdale, Highland Springs
3 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, 202671 mph, measuredRichmond International, Bon Air, Fair Oaks
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 2026damage reportedRichmond Heights
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedLakeside, East Highland Par, Mechanicsville
5 wind reports		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 Richmond; 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

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 Richmond.

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