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 0.75". There are 1 public hail reports, 3 public wind reports, and 1 nearby tornado reports listed for the March 18, 2021 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Richmond, VA Hail Map
The March 18, 2021 hail swath map for Richmond, VA covers approximately 90 square miles and includes an estimated 1,547 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 56 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 1,010 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 56 sq mi | 1,010 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 30 sq mi | 493 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 4 sq mi | 44 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Swath Map
Inside the March 18, 2021 hail swath map area for Richmond, VA, HailGeeks estimates 828 single-family homes, 6 townhomes, and 27 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 560 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 560 | 4 | 14 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 250 | 2 | 13 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 18 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Map
Hail from the March 18, 2021 storm was mapped across 7 counties in the Richmond, VA region. Sussex County, VA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 329 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. Waverly, VA had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 45 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the March 18, 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 March 18, 2021 Richmond, VA hail map spans 8 ZIP codes. ZIP 23890 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 203.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the March 18, 2021 hail map for Richmond, VA currently list 1 public hail reports, 3 public wind reports, and 1 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
March 18, 2021 5:03 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 WNW Mogarts Beach | VA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
March 18, 2021 4:55 PM CT | Bethel Church | VA | TREES DOWN NEAR RECYCLE CENTER ON FOURSQUARE RD. | |
March 18, 2021 8:27 PM CT | 1 NE Collosse | VA | CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 NE COLLOSSE. POSSIBLE TORNADO. TREES DOWN AND DAMAGE TO A CHURCH ALONG RHODES DR. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. | |
March 18, 2021 9:16 PM CT | 1 NE Collosse | VA | POSSIBLE TORNADO. TREES DOWN AND DAMAGE TO A CHURCH ALONG RHODES DR. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
March 18, 2021 8:27 PM CT | UNK | 1 SSW Walters | VA | AN NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED THAT AN EF-0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN THE TOWN OF WALTERS. THE MAXIMUM WIND SPEED WAS ESTIMATED TO BE 85 MPH. THE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES... AND HAD A MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH ESTIMATED AT 150 YARDS. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the March 18, 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 1 more hail maps with reports from the same Richmond, VA region as the March 18, 2021 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jan 15, 2021 through Jan 15, 2021, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 2.25" to 2.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.25", and the most recent map shown is from Jan 15, 2021.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Richmond, VA
Not sure whether the March 18, 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.
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