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, 7 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 22, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Richmond, VA Hail Map
The August 22, 2026 hail swath map for Richmond, VA covers approximately 350 square miles and includes an estimated 36,104 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 145 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 22,515 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 145 sq mi | 22,515 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 114 sq mi | 8,082 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 67 sq mi | 4,097 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 22 sq mi | 1,342 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 2 sq mi | 68 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 22, 2026 hail swath map area for Richmond, VA, HailGeeks estimates 14,628 single-family homes, 349 townhomes, and 1,446 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 8,477 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 8,477 | 257 | 948 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 3,634 | 45 | 279 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 1,866 | 28 | 134 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 613 | 19 | 85 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 38 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Map
Hail from the August 22, 2026 storm was mapped across 12 counties in the Richmond, VA region. Spotsylvania County, VA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 4,911 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 2 cities near Richmond, VA. Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 537 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 22, 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 22, 2026 Richmond, VA hail map spans 18 ZIP codes. ZIP 22567 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 637.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 22, 2026 hail map for Richmond, VA currently list 0 public hail reports, 7 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 22, 2026 7:20 PM CT | Barboursville | VA | Several trees down along Spotswood Trail and Route 20. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 22, 2026 7:22 PM CT | Eheart | VA | Multiple trees down in western Orange. 1 tree down on vehicle. | |
August 22, 2026 7:49 PM CT | Stanardsville | VA | Multiple trees & wires down reported east of Amicus. | |
August 22, 2026 7:49 PM CT | Ruckersville | VA | ***Corrected location*** Multiple trees & wires down reported east of Amicus. | |
August 22, 2026 7:49 PM CT | Nasons | VA | Tree down on Kendall Road and Rapidan Road. | |
August 22, 2026 8:08 PM CT | Lahore | VA | Two trees reported down on Lahore Road. | |
August 22, 2026 8:20 PM CT | Gold Dale | VA | Tree down on Gold Dale Lane and Old Plank Road. |
| 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 22, 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 22, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 3, 2026 through Aug 20, 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 20, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Richmond, VA
Not sure whether the August 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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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