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 8 public hail reports, 9 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 18, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Richmond, VA Hail Map
The August 18, 2024 hail swath map for Richmond, VA covers approximately 350 square miles and includes an estimated 140,629 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 147 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 41,523 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 147 sq mi | 33,576 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 133 sq mi | 41,523 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 27 sq mi | 11,260 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 21 sq mi | 16,830 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 10 sq mi | 16,809 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 3 sq mi | 5,751 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 6 sq mi | 11,531 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 2 sq mi | 3,349 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 18, 2024 hail swath map area for Richmond, VA, HailGeeks estimates 52,657 single-family homes, 9,054 townhomes, and 20,575 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 15,609 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 12,560 | 1,537 | 4,938 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 15,609 | 2,481 | 5,620 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 4,667 | 372 | 507 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 7,057 | 902 | 1,651 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 4,752 | 1,568 | 5,151 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 2,336 | 729 | 629 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 4,606 | 736 | 1,662 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 1,070 | 729 | 417 |
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Counties Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Map
Hail from the August 18, 2024 storm was mapped across 24 counties in the Richmond, VA region. Henrico County, VA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.00" with roughly 27,098 single-family homes inside the swath.
County pages group every mapped hail event in the area. For a closer look, drop to the city or ZIP level below, or run a free Hail Report by Address.
Cities Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 9 cities near Richmond, VA. Tuckahoe, VA had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 16,598 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 18, 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 August 18, 2024 Richmond, VA hail map spans 39 ZIP codes. ZIP 23229 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 9,891.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 18, 2024 hail map for Richmond, VA currently list 8 public hail reports, 9 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 18, 2024 3:45 PM CT |
1.25 in | 1 SE Tuckahoe | VA | Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). |
August 18, 2024 3:51 PM CT |
2.00 in | Tuckahoe | VA | Public reports from social media show large hail estimated to be around two inches in diameter in the Tuckahoe area. Time estimated from radar. |
August 18, 2024 3:52 PM CT |
1.50 in | 3 W Laurel | VA | Trained spotter reported three solar pathway lights damaged from the hail with a fourth destroyed... window screen damage to a home... and hail dents in vehicles including an suv with six dents on the top. Hail was estimated to be the size of ice cubes and lasted for around seven minutes. |
August 18, 2024 3:53 PM CT |
1.25 in | 2 NE Tuckahoe | VA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 18, 2024 3:55 PM CT |
1.25 in | 3 ESE Short Pump | VA | I-64 and Parham Road. |
August 18, 2024 4:00 PM CT |
1.25 in | 2 E Short Pump | VA | Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). |
August 18, 2024 4:05 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 W Laurel | VA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 18, 2024 4:05 PM CT |
1.25 in | 2 E Short Pump | VA | Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 18, 2024 2:29 PM CT | 1 NW King George | VA | Tree blocking Locust Dale Lane | |
August 18, 2024 2:33 PM CT | 1 N Weedonville | VA | Several downed trees along route 218. | |
August 18, 2024 3:45 PM CT | 1 SE Tuckahoe | VA | Tree down across DeSota Drive. Multiple trees down and significant tree damage in the general area. | |
August 18, 2024 3:48 PM CT | Tuckahoe | VA | Minor structural damage to a home on Gunby Dr. | |
August 18, 2024 3:48 PM CT | Tuckahoe | VA | *** 1 FATAL *** Tree fell on a car and killed a man inside the car. Confirmed by broadcast media from Henrico Police and Fire. | |
August 18, 2024 3:48 PM CT | 2 NNE Roslyn Hills | VA | Tree downed on Three Chopt Road at Freeman High School. | |
August 18, 2024 3:50 PM CT | 2 NE Tuckahoe | VA | A tree fell onto an suv on Parham Road near Aldi. No injuries were reported. | |
August 18, 2024 4:09 PM CT | 3 E Templeton | VA | The 911 call center reported two trees down on Loving Union Road. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 18, 2024 5:00 PM CT | 2 ESE Stratford Hall | VA | 911 call center reported a tree down at Providence United Methodist Church. |
| 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 August 18, 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 August 18, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jun 30, 2024 through Aug 3, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.75", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 3, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Richmond, VA
Not sure whether the August 18, 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 August 18, 2024 Richmond, VA event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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