Hail Swath Map Preview
The Richmond, VA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 27, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.25". There are 0 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the January 15, 2021 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Richmond, VA Hail Map
The January 15, 2021 hail swath map for Richmond, VA covers approximately 1,400 square miles and includes an estimated 74,644 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 524 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 36,970 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 524 sq mi | 36,970 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 501 sq mi | 27,685 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 193 sq mi | 4,944 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 95 sq mi | 2,525 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 41 sq mi | 1,172 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 30 sq mi | 950 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 9 sq mi | 269 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 4 sq mi | 56 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 2 sq mi | 73 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Swath Map
Inside the January 15, 2021 hail swath map area for Richmond, VA, HailGeeks estimates 36,906 single-family homes, 1,068 townhomes, and 4,587 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 17,288 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 17,288 | 552 | 2,951 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 14,162 | 449 | 1,384 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,631 | 32 | 81 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,415 | 9 | 25 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 650 | 8 | 49 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 529 | 8 | 46 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 153 | 10 | 51 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 39 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 39 | 0 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the January 15, 2021 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 January 15, 2021 storm was mapped across 39 counties in the Richmond, VA region. Dinwiddie County, VA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.25" with roughly 5,719 single-family homes inside the swath.
County pages group every mapped hail event in the area. For a closer look, drop to the city or ZIP level below, or run a free Hail Report by Address.
Cities Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 14 cities near Richmond, VA. King and Queen Court House, VA had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 24 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the January 15, 2021 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 January 15, 2021 Richmond, VA hail map spans 79 ZIP codes. ZIP 23885 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,304.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the January 15, 2021 hail map for Richmond, VA currently list 0 public hail reports, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public wind reports are available for this event. | ||||
| 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 January 15, 2021 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 0 more hail maps with reports from the same Richmond, VA region as the January 15, 2021 event.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Richmond, VA
Not sure whether the January 15, 2021 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 January 15, 2021 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 January 15, 2021 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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