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Hail history for Short Pump, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Short Pump 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 Short Pump
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Ashland 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Short Pump |
| May 5, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Ashland 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Short Pump |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Short Pump by year
When hail season peaks near Short Pump
Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Short Pump
Sep 28, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lewistown (10 mi from Short Pump)
May 27, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Beverly Hills (4 mi from Short Pump)
Aug 18, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Quioccasin (4 mi from Short Pump)
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) · Glen Allen (6 mi from Short Pump)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported. Hail broke windshield in Innsbrook area.May 22, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · West End Manor (3 mi from Short Pump)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Innsbrook.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Short Pump
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2018 | EF1 | Rockville 6 mi from Short Pump |
| Sep 17, 2018 | EF1 | Richmond 9 mi from Short Pump |
| Sep 17, 2018 | EF0 | Richmond 9 mi from Short Pump |
| Jun 27, 2015 | EF0 | Atlee 10 mi from Short Pump |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Short Pump
252 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Short Pump since 2006, on 93 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 10, 2026 | damage reported | Centerville, Roslyn Hills, Longdale 3 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 21, 2026 | damage reported | Glen Allen 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Lakeside 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Elmont, Ashland 2 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Quioccasin, Beverly Hills, Wellford 4 wind reports |
| May 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | West End Manor, Wellford 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 Short Pump; 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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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 Short Pump.
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