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 1.50". There are 2 public hail reports, 11 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 28, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Richmond, VA Hail Map
The July 28, 2026 hail swath map for Richmond, VA covers approximately 728 square miles and includes an estimated 125,141 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 285 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 60,189 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 274 sq mi | 33,252 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 285 sq mi | 60,189 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 117 sq mi | 29,985 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 30 sq mi | 1,037 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 15 sq mi | 561 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 7 sq mi | 117 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 28, 2026 hail swath map area for Richmond, VA, HailGeeks estimates 49,195 single-family homes, 5,825 townhomes, and 9,287 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 23,120 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 14,325 | 839 | 2,345 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 23,120 | 3,592 | 5,467 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 10,741 | 1,386 | 1,473 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 610 | 6 | 2 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 315 | 2 | 0 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 84 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Map
Hail from the July 28, 2026 storm was mapped across 27 counties in the Richmond, VA region. Prince George County, VA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 3,014 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 10 cities near Richmond, VA. Fredericksburg, VA had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 3,869 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the July 28, 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 28, 2026 Richmond, VA hail map spans 41 ZIP codes. ZIP 23860 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 2,739.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 28, 2026 hail map for Richmond, VA currently list 2 public hail reports, 11 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 28, 2026 6:14 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 Nnw Burrowsville | VA | Corrects previous hail report from 1 NNW Burrowsville. Delayed report. Photo on social media of 1 to 1.25 inch hail at Wards Creek. |
July 28, 2026 6:25 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 Nnw Burrowsville | VA | Delayed report. Photo on social media of 1 to 1.25 inch hail at Wards Creek. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 28, 2026 5:27 PM CT | 4 Nne Spotsylvania Cour | VA | Trees and power lines down on northbound VA-673 Piedmont Drive in the vicinity of VA-628 Smith Station Road. | |
July 28, 2026 5:37 PM CT | 4 Sw Fredericksburg | VA | Numerous reports of trees down and storm damage throughout the county. | |
July 28, 2026 5:41 PM CT | 2 Sse Fredericksburg | VA | Multiple large branchess reported down in the spotters neighborhood. | |
July 28, 2026 5:45 PM CT | 67 mph | Fredericksburg | VA | A wind gust of 58 knots (67 MPH) was measured by the AWOS at Shannon Field (KEZF). |
July 28, 2026 6:00 PM CT | 1 Ssw Corbin | VA | Trees down on Route 2 near Long Branch Rd. | |
July 28, 2026 6:00 PM CT | 1 Ssw Corbin | VA | Numerous trees down. Damage to a vehicle and a shed. | |
July 28, 2026 6:04 PM CT | 2 S King George | VA | Trees down on VA-631 Millbank Road between Dogue Run Lane and Tyringham Drive. | |
July 28, 2026 6:37 PM CT | Cabin Point | VA | Delayed report. Several trees down along Route 10. | |
July 28, 2026 6:42 PM CT | 1 Ese Cabin Point | VA | Delayed report. Down tree destroyed a carport and damaged a vehicle. | |
July 28, 2026 6:56 PM CT | 1 Wnw Jamestown | VA | The 911 call center reported a few trees down across James City County with one tree near the the Jamestown Settlement and Jamestown Road. | |
July 28, 2026 8:35 PM CT | 2 Nne Westwood | VA | Trees down in eastern Hanover. |
| 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 28, 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 28, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 5, 2026 through Jul 26, 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 26, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Richmond, VA
Not sure whether the July 28, 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.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the July 28, 2026 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 28, 2026 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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