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 0.75". There are 0 public hail reports, 19 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 16, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Richmond, VA Hail Map
The August 16, 2026 hail swath map for Richmond, VA covers approximately 171 square miles and includes an estimated 60,928 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 103 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 37,577 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 103 sq mi | 37,577 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 67 sq mi | 23,244 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2 sq mi | 107 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 16, 2026 hail swath map area for Richmond, VA, HailGeeks estimates 24,671 single-family homes, 1,252 townhomes, and 4,817 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 15,525 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 15,525 | 924 | 4,207 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 9,073 | 328 | 608 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 73 | 0 | 2 |
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Counties Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Map
Hail from the August 16, 2026 storm was mapped across 11 counties in the Richmond, VA region. Chesterfield County, VA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 16,320 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 4 cities near Richmond, VA. Hopewell, VA had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 3,557 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 16, 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 August 16, 2026 Richmond, VA hail map spans 14 ZIP codes. ZIP 23120 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,364.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 16, 2026 hail map for Richmond, VA currently list 0 public hail reports, 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 16, 2026 5:31 PM CT | Earlysville | VA | Numerous reports of trees down in northern Albemarle County. | |
August 16, 2026 5:35 PM CT | Earlysville | VA | Tree down along Earlysville Rd and Clan Chisholm Ln | |
August 16, 2026 5:45 PM CT | 4 Wsw Overton | VA | Tree down near intersection of Scottsville Rd and Fairwood Ln | |
August 16, 2026 5:45 PM CT | Charlottesville | VA | Multiple trees down in the Charlottesville area | |
August 16, 2026 5:50 PM CT | Scottsville | VA | Few trees down in the Scottsville area | |
August 16, 2026 5:54 PM CT | Keswick | VA | Few trees down in the Keswick area | |
August 16, 2026 5:54 PM CT | Woodridge | VA | Numerous reports of trees down in southern Albemarle County. | |
August 16, 2026 6:05 PM CT | 1 Wnw Troy | VA | Trees down on Oliver Creek Road. | |
August 16, 2026 6:06 PM CT | 4 Sw Antioch | VA | Tree down on Antioch Road. | |
August 16, 2026 6:09 PM CT | 1 Nne Zion Crossroads | VA | Report of numerous trees down in the Zion Crossroads area. | |
August 16, 2026 6:27 PM CT | 2 Nnw Hadensville | VA | Tree down on Broad St. near Three Chopt Rd. | |
August 16, 2026 6:45 PM CT | 1 S Centenary | VA | Multiple trees reported down in Buckingham County. | |
August 16, 2026 7:24 PM CT | 1 Ese Holly Hills | VA | County Line Rd. closed due to a downed tree. | |
August 16, 2026 7:35 PM CT | 4 S Midlothian | VA | Tree down on South Old Hundred Rd. | |
August 16, 2026 7:38 PM CT | 5 S Midlothian | VA | A tree fell across Millridge Pkwy. | |
August 16, 2026 8:05 PM CT | 1 Nnw New Kent Airport | VA | Trees downed off Airport Road in Quinton. Time radar estimated. | |
August 16, 2026 9:35 PM CT | 5 Nw Beach | VA | Tree reported down along Hull Street Road at Harbour Point Pkwy. Time radar estimated. | |
August 16, 2026 9:45 PM CT | Chester | VA | Tree down near intersection of Gill and Richmond Street. Reported by VDOT and also shared by local media. | |
August 16, 2026 10:35 PM CT | 3 Sw Meadowville | VA | Tree down in the road on Ramblewood Dr near Woods Edge Road. Time Radar Estimated. |
| 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 16, 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 August 16, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 26, 2026 through Aug 14, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 3.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.25", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 14, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Richmond, VA
Not sure whether the August 16, 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 August 16, 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 August 16, 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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