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 2.00". There are 3 public hail reports, 16 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 21, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Richmond, VA Hail Map
The July 21, 2026 hail swath map for Richmond, VA covers approximately 594 square miles and includes an estimated 138,236 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 274 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 114,701 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 274 sq mi | 114,701 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 217 sq mi | 19,320 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 51 sq mi | 2,280 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 16 sq mi | 684 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 20 sq mi | 877 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 9 sq mi | 287 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 2 sq mi | 18 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 5 sq mi | 69 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 21, 2026 hail swath map area for Richmond, VA, HailGeeks estimates 53,991 single-family homes, 6,714 townhomes, and 26,506 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 42,402 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 42,402 | 6,375 | 25,377 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 9,187 | 324 | 1,126 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 1,253 | 12 | 2 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 371 | 1 | 0 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 493 | 2 | 1 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 186 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 77 | 0 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the July 21, 2026 Richmond, VA hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Map
Hail from the July 21, 2026 storm was mapped across 24 counties in the Richmond, VA region. Hanover County, VA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.00" with roughly 4,763 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 6 cities near Richmond, VA. Tuckahoe, VA had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 8,613 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the July 21, 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 21, 2026 Richmond, VA hail map spans 36 ZIP codes. ZIP 23047 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 833.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 21, 2026 hail map for Richmond, VA currently list 3 public hail reports, 16 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 21, 2026 1:30 PM CT |
1.00 in | Fort Walker | VA | Report of estimated 1 inch hail via trained spotter. |
July 21, 2026 1:52 PM CT |
1.50 in | 4 Sse Golansville | VA | Local news posted image of estimated 1.5 inch hail. Time estimated via radar. |
July 21, 2026 1:55 PM CT |
2.25 in | Doswell | VA | Broadcast media reported a measured hail stone of approximately 2.25 inches. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 21, 2026 1:05 PM CT | 3 Nnw Dabneys | VA | Multiple trees on powerlines on west Chapel dr. | |
July 21, 2026 1:49 PM CT | 1 Ese Mabelton | VA | Trees down near Mountain Rd and Route 33. All lanes blocked. | |
July 21, 2026 1:53 PM CT | 3 Wnw Coatesville | VA | Trees down near Parsons Rd. Roads partially blocked. | |
July 21, 2026 2:00 PM CT | 2 Sse Penola | VA | Trees down across portion of central and south central Caroline county. | |
July 21, 2026 2:10 PM CT | 1 Ese Gum Spring | VA | Couple trees down along I-64 west bound. | |
July 21, 2026 2:53 PM CT | 1 Ssw Glen Allen | VA | Tree on power line. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 21, 2026 3:15 PM CT | Fork Union | VA | Tree down in the Fork Union Vicinity. | |
July 21, 2026 3:40 PM CT | 1 Wsw Sandy Hook | VA | Tree on 614 in the County of Goochland_ in the vicinity of Rt. 689E/W. | |
July 21, 2026 8:15 PM CT | Woodridge | VA | Multiple reports of downed trees and branches. | |
July 21, 2026 9:54 PM CT | 66 mph | 2 W Drum Point | MD | A wind gust of 57 knots (66 MPH) was measured by a mesonet on MD-4 at the Patuxent River (MD045). |
July 21, 2026 11:30 PM CT | 1 Wnw Slabtown | VA | Trees down near Clearwater Lane. | |
July 22, 2026 12:15 AM CT | 3 Sse Studley | VA | Tree knocked down on Pole Green Rd. near Mechanicsville Turnpike. | |
July 22, 2026 12:17 AM CT | 2 Sse Mechanicsville | VA | Tree down in roadway. | |
July 22, 2026 12:35 AM CT | Bottoms Bridge | VA | Tree knocked down along I-64 resulting in the closure of an exit ramp. | |
July 22, 2026 4:41 AM CT | 4 Sw Beach | VA | Tree down blocking Second Branch Rd. near River Rd. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 22, 2026 4:59 AM CT | 2 Nw Beach | VA | Tree knocked down on Qualia Road near Birchlake Circle. |
| 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 21, 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 21, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jun 23, 2026 through Jul 18, 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 18, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Richmond, VA
Not sure whether the July 21, 2026 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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