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 0.75". There are 0 public hail reports, 23 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 17, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Richmond, VA Hail Map
The July 17, 2024 hail swath map for Richmond, VA covers approximately 134 square miles and includes an estimated 6,759 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 84 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 5,509 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 84 sq mi | 5,509 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 48 sq mi | 1,215 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2 sq mi | 35 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 17, 2024 hail swath map area for Richmond, VA, HailGeeks estimates 2,906 single-family homes, 46 townhomes, and 210 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 2,348 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 2,348 | 43 | 148 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 541 | 3 | 61 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 17 | 0 | 1 |
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Counties Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Map
Hail from the July 17, 2024 storm was mapped across 8 counties in the Richmond, VA region. Lunenburg County, VA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 423 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 1 cities near Richmond, VA. Drakes Branch, VA had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 16 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the July 17, 2024 Richmond, VA hail map spans 9 ZIP codes. ZIP 23947 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 423.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 17, 2024 hail map for Richmond, VA currently list 0 public hail reports, 23 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public hail reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 17, 2024 8:05 PM CT | 3 NNE Woodridge | VA | Tree down near Buck Island Rd and Caribbean Ln. | |
July 17, 2024 3:33 PM CT | Charlottesville | VA | Reports of trees... branches... and wires down on the south side of Charlottesville. | |
July 17, 2024 3:38 PM CT | Shadwell | VA | Trees and wires down near Shadwell. | |
July 17, 2024 4:02 PM CT | 2 E Boswells Tavern | VA | Tree down on 13341 Louisa Road. | |
July 17, 2024 4:02 PM CT | 2 S Boswells Tavern | VA | Tree down on highway. | |
July 17, 2024 4:35 PM CT | 3 SSE Gold Hill | VA | A large tree and a carport were knocked down. | |
July 17, 2024 4:35 PM CT | 3 NE Dillwyn | VA | Numerous trees down in the town of Dillwyn and northeast to Trents Mill Road. | |
July 17, 2024 4:50 PM CT | 3 SSE Gold Hill | VA | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 SSE Gold Hill. A large tree and a carport were knocked down. | |
July 17, 2024 4:54 PM CT | 2 SE Flat Run | VA | Tree down on Mount Pleasant Drive near intersection with Meadow View Lane. | |
July 17, 2024 5:08 PM CT | Trents Mill | VA | Tree knocked down on a power pole. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 17, 2024 5:08 PM CT | Five Forks | VA | Tree down on Five Forks Road. | |
July 17, 2024 5:13 PM CT | Reeds | VA | Tree down along Plank Road. | |
July 17, 2024 5:15 PM CT | 2 NNE Farmville | VA | Tree down on Northview Drive. | |
July 17, 2024 5:16 PM CT | Hampden Sydney | VA | Tree knocked down along Highway Shop Rd. | |
July 17, 2024 5:18 PM CT | Reeds | VA | Tree down by Plank Road and S Airport Road. CWM. | |
July 17, 2024 5:23 PM CT | 2 NE Rice | VA | Tree down on Gully Tavern Road. | |
July 17, 2024 5:35 PM CT | 3 SW Deatonville | VA | Tree down blocking highway at the intersection of S Genito Rd and Selma Rd. | |
July 17, 2024 5:38 PM CT | 1 SSW Jennings Ordinary | VA | Tree down on Patrick Henry Highway in the vicinity of Watson Woods Road. | |
July 17, 2024 5:55 PM CT | 3 SSE Burkeville | VA | Tree down at the intersection of Lewiston Plank Rd and Lone Pine Rd. CWM. | |
July 17, 2024 5:55 PM CT | 3 NE Fergusonville | VA | On Rt 640 North of Court House Rd... tree is leaning over roadway onto powerlines. | |
July 17, 2024 6:02 PM CT | 2 W Pleasant Grove | VA | Tree down on Lunenburg County Road. | |
July 17, 2024 6:13 PM CT | 6 S Keysville | VA | Tree down near Friendship Church Rd. | |
July 17, 2024 6:20 PM CT | Ford | VA | Large live branch snapped. |
| 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 July 17, 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 July 17, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from May 8, 2024 through Jun 30, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 1.00" to 2.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.00", and the most recent map shown is from Jun 30, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Richmond, VA
Not sure whether the July 17, 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.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the July 17, 2024 Richmond, VA event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the July 17, 2024 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Richmond, VA region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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