Hail History

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Hail history for Highland Springs, VA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 26, 20242.4 in
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.4 inMay 26, 2024
Hail days since 200624
Days with hail 1 inch or larger20
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles280

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Highland Springs on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.4 in on May 26, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Highland Springs

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Highland Springs in the last two years.

Hail days near Highland Springs by year

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When hail season peaks near Highland Springs

Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and June (6).

Jan3FebMar2Apr8May6Jun2Jul2AugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Highland Springs

May 26, 2024 · 2.4 in · Lewis Gardens (3 mi from Highland Springs)

National Weather Service description (English): The public posted a picture of large hail with a spike next to a measuring tape that measured 2.4 inches in diameter. Will note that the spike was much larger in diameter than any other dimension of the hail stone.

Aug 12, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Old Cold Harbor (6 mi from Highland Springs)

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

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

Apr 1, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mechanicsville (6 mi from Highland Springs)

May 11, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Varina Grove (7 mi from Highland Springs)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Highland Springs

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 17, 2018EF0Richmond
9 mi from Highland Springs		0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 17, 2018EF0Richmond
7 mi from Highland Springs		1.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 17, 2018EF0Richmond
9 mi from Highland Springs		1.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 17, 2018EF0Atlee
9 mi from Highland Springs		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 27, 2015EF0Atlee
10 mi from Highland Springs		3.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Oct 27, 2010EF1Richmond
7 mi from Highland Springs		2.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Oct 27, 2010EF1East Highland Park
5 mi from Highland Springs		2.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Oct 27, 2010EF0Mechanicsville
4 mi from Highland Springs		6.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 20, 2008EF0Bottoms Bridge
7 mi from Highland Springs		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 20, 2008EF0Westwood
7 mi from Highland Springs		4.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 28, 2006F1Jetersville
4 mi from Highland Springs		2.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 28, 2006F1Little Plymouth
4 mi from Highland Springs		2.0 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Highland Springs

280 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Highland Springs since 2006, on 119 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jul 18, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 202651 mph, measuredRichmond International, Varina, East Highland Par
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 2026damage reportedVarina, Highland Springs
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedHighland Springs
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedAtlee
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 22, 2026damage reportedStudley, Mechanicsville, Bottoms Bridge
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202671 mph, measuredRichmond International, Fair Oaks, Mechanicsville
4 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)
Jun 22, 202658 mph, estimatedRichmond
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedWhite Oak Swamp, Wellford
3 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 Highland Springs; 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 Highland Springs.

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