Hail Swath Map Preview
The Richmond, VA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.25". There are 0 public hail reports, 27 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 5, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Richmond, VA Hail Map
The July 5, 2026 hail swath map for Richmond, VA covers approximately 547 square miles and includes an estimated 153,326 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 230 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 84,943 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 178 sq mi | 53,884 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 230 sq mi | 84,943 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 88 sq mi | 6,526 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 37 sq mi | 6,570 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 15 sq mi | 1,403 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 5, 2026 hail swath map area for Richmond, VA, HailGeeks estimates 59,147 single-family homes, 6,697 townhomes, and 26,639 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 33,911 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 18,489 | 2,910 | 11,178 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 33,911 | 3,702 | 15,433 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 3,103 | 37 | 16 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 3,007 | 29 | 9 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 637 | 19 | 3 |
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Counties Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Map
Hail from the July 5, 2026 storm was mapped across 23 counties in the Richmond, VA region. Spotsylvania County, VA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 11,897 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 15 cities near Richmond, VA. Lake of the Woods, VA had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 1,457 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the July 5, 2026 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 July 5, 2026 Richmond, VA hail map spans 39 ZIP codes. ZIP 23116 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 5,361.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 5, 2026 hail map for Richmond, VA currently list 0 public hail reports, 27 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 5, 2026 7:53 PM CT | 2 W California | MD | Multiple trees down due to thunderstorm winds across the California area of the county. | |
July 5, 2026 7:58 PM CT | 2 E Callaway | MD | Multiple trees down due to thunderstorm winds in the Lxington Park area of the county. | |
July 5, 2026 8:05 PM CT | Leonardtown | MD | One tree down due to thunderstorm winds along the 4100 block of Duke Drive. | |
July 5, 2026 8:04 PM CT | 65 mph | Md-4 At Patuxent River | MD | A wind gust of 56 knots (65 MPH) was measured by a mesonet on MD-4 at the Patuxent River. |
July 5, 2026 9:33 AM CT | 2 W California | MD | Multiple trees down due to thunderstorm winds across the California area of the county. | |
July 5, 2026 2:13 PM CT | Clinton | VA | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Clinton. Trees and powerlines down on Pinegrove Road near US-60. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 5, 2026 2:13 PM CT | 2 NNE Sunnyside | VA | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 NNE Sunnyside. Trees down on a vehicle on Loggers Way. Trees and power lines down along Almond Lane and Frenchs Store Road. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 5, 2026 3:10 PM CT | 2 NNE Sunnyside | VA | Trees down on a vehicle on Loggers Way. Trees and power lines down along Almond Lane and Frenchs Store Road. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 5, 2026 3:15 PM CT | Clinton | VA | Trees and powerlines down on Pinegrove Road near US-60. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 5, 2026 3:20 PM CT | 2 SSW Hadensville | VA | Trees down blocking Route 606. | |
July 5, 2026 3:26 PM CT | Orchid | VA | Numerous trees down over southeastern Louisa county south and east of Apple Grove. | |
July 5, 2026 3:40 PM CT | 2 S Locust Creek | VA | A large tree about 4 feet wide at the base and 20 to 30 feet tall fell into a single family home on Dusty Rd in Louisa County. No injuries reported. | |
July 5, 2026 4:30 PM CT | 1 N Guinea | VA | Multiple trees down on Claiborne Crossing road in Caroline County. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 5, 2026 4:40 PM CT | 1 N Guinea | VA | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 N Guinea. Multiple trees down on Claiborne Crossing road in Caroline County. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 5, 2026 4:45 PM CT | Spotsylvania Court | VA | Four reports of trees down near Spotsylvania Courthouse. | |
July 5, 2026 4:45 PM CT | 1 E Cookstown | VA | Dozens of trees and power lines down in the Lake Wilderness area. Thousands are without power as a result. | |
July 5, 2026 5:00 PM CT | 1 WSW Dunavant | VA | Dozens of trees down on Eleys Ford Road between Spotswood Furnace Road and Richards Ferry Road. | |
July 5, 2026 5:15 PM CT | 1 WSW East Highland Par | VA | Trees down across eastern Henrico. Exact locations unknown at this time. | |
July 5, 2026 5:15 PM CT | 2 S Lakeside | VA | Trees snapped at the intersection Hermitage Road and Laburnum Avenue. | |
July 5, 2026 5:15 PM CT | 3 SSE Lakeside | VA | Trees snapped along Laburnum Avenue near Montrose Avenue. | |
July 5, 2026 5:15 PM CT | Richardsville | VA | Three reports of trees down around Richardsville. | |
July 5, 2026 5:20 PM CT | 2 SSW Mechanicsville | VA | Numerous trees down from Mechanicville north to Hanover. | |
July 5, 2026 5:20 PM CT | 2 E Holly Corner | VA | Two reports of trees down near the intersection of Village Pkwy. and Emerald Dr. | |
July 5, 2026 5:33 PM CT | 2 W East Highland Park | VA | The 911 call center reported numerous trees and power lines down across the northside of the City of Richmond. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 5, 2026 5:43 PM CT | Hanover | VA | Numerous trees down around Hanover and locations north and south of Hanover. | |
July 5, 2026 5:47 PM CT | 1 N Doswell | VA | Tree on a house in Doswell. Picture relayed via social media. | |
July 5, 2026 7:24 PM CT | 3 NNE Stanardsville | VA | Trees down on Middle River Road. Wires also down nearby. |
| 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 5, 2026 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 5, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from May 27, 2026 through Jul 4, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.25", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 4, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Richmond, VA
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