Hail Swath Map Preview
The Richmond, VA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.00". There are 1 public hail reports, 18 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 26, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Richmond, VA Hail Map
The May 26, 2024 hail swath map for Richmond, VA covers approximately 188 square miles and includes an estimated 15,838 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 80 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 5,060 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 73 sq mi | 5,060 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 80 sq mi | 3,837 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 20 sq mi | 2,548 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 7 sq mi | 702 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 3 sq mi | 639 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 7 sq mi | 3,052 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 26, 2024 hail swath map area for Richmond, VA, HailGeeks estimates 8,139 single-family homes, 318 townhomes, and 1,360 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 2,272 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 2,272 | 205 | 695 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 2,114 | 99 | 250 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 1,315 | 8 | 58 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 449 | 0 | 20 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 273 | 0 | 110 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 1,716 | 6 | 227 |
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Counties Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Map
Hail from the May 26, 2024 storm was mapped across 21 counties in the Richmond, VA region. Henrico County, VA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.00" with roughly 5,141 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 2 cities near Richmond, VA. Sandston, VA had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 2,251 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 26, 2024 Richmond, VA hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 26, 2024 Richmond, VA hail map spans 25 ZIP codes. ZIP 23150 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 3,860.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 26, 2024 hail map for Richmond, VA currently list 1 public hail reports, 18 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 26, 2024 4:36 PM CT |
2.40 in | Sandston | VA | (delayed report) A photo taken from Sandston showed a ruler next to a hailstone. The hailstone had a large spike that measured 2.4 inches in diameter. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 26, 2024 2:11 PM CT | Haynesville | VA | Cluster of power outages due to storm damage near Haynesville. | |
May 26, 2024 4:18 PM CT | 2 WNW Orapax Farms | VA | Power outages likely due to storm. | |
May 26, 2024 4:55 PM CT | 2 NE Fair Oaks | VA | Large tree downed along Old Hanover Road at N Airport Dr. Numerous power outages also reported in the area. | |
May 26, 2024 7:20 PM CT | Charlottesville | VA | Numerous trees and wires down county-wide and in the City of Charlottesville. | |
May 26, 2024 7:27 PM CT | 2 SW Farmville | VA | Prince Edward Communications reports a large tree downed along Commerce Road at US-460. | |
May 26, 2024 7:42 PM CT | 2 WNW Ruckersville | VA | Spotter observed two large trees down in the vicinity of Amicus Rd and M and M Rd. One tree fell on a house. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 26, 2024 7:49 PM CT | 2 NNW Ruckersville | VA | Tree on house along Wood Drive... with no injuries | |
May 26, 2024 7:50 PM CT | 3 SE Dixie | VA | Public report of several large trees downed along US-15 at VA-6. | |
May 26, 2024 7:50 PM CT | 2 NW Carysbrook | VA | Large tree branches downed off of Tanner Ln. Numerous power outages also reported in the area. Time radar estimated. | |
May 26, 2024 7:51 PM CT | 4 SSW Deatonville | VA | Tree blocking road near the intersection of Genito and Holly Farms Road in Nottoway County. Time estimated. | |
May 26, 2024 7:55 PM CT | Barboursville | VA | Multiple reports of trees down in Barboursville. | |
May 26, 2024 7:57 PM CT | Madison | VA | Numerous trees and power lines down county wide. | |
May 26, 2024 8:00 PM CT | 1 SSE Morven | VA | Multiple trees down on Clement Town Road. Time estimated. | |
May 26, 2024 8:01 PM CT | Rice | VA | Prince Edward Communications reports tree downed at Fairlea Rd and Rices Depot. | |
May 26, 2024 8:05 PM CT | 4 N Boswells Tavern | VA | Tree blocking road near the intersection of Hanback and Old Louisa Road. Time estimated. | |
May 26, 2024 8:05 PM CT | 1 SSW Farmville | VA | Public Report of a downed tree along Gilliam Dr. | |
May 26, 2024 8:52 PM CT | 1 WNW Ladysmith | VA | Caroline Communications received a report of a tree downed just north of Ladysmith Road in Ladysmith. Time is radar-estimated. | |
May 26, 2024 8:55 PM CT | 2 WSW Richmond | VA | Tree down on Chippenham Parkway near the Route 10 ramp. Time estimated. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 26, 2024 Richmond, VA storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Richmond, VA Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Richmond, VA region as the May 26, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Sep 8, 2023 through May 10, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.50", and the most recent map shown is from May 10, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Richmond, VA
Not sure whether the May 26, 2024 Richmond, VA hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Richmond, VA region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
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