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 1.75". There are 0 public hail reports, 14 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 1, 2021 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Richmond, VA Hail Map
The July 1, 2021 hail swath map for Richmond, VA covers approximately 747 square miles and includes an estimated 122,685 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 413 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 52,499 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 413 sq mi | 47,948 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 264 sq mi | 52,499 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 43 sq mi | 9,286 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 12 sq mi | 7,991 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 5 sq mi | 2,844 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 4 sq mi | 1,036 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 5 sq mi | 1,081 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 1, 2021 hail swath map area for Richmond, VA, HailGeeks estimates 54,563 single-family homes, 2,481 townhomes, and 9,499 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 22,533 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 22,533 | 1,229 | 3,874 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 21,938 | 963 | 4,908 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 3,750 | 116 | 293 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 3,921 | 120 | 376 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 1,336 | 42 | 38 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 512 | 4 | 3 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 573 | 7 | 7 |
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Counties Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Map
Hail from the July 1, 2021 storm was mapped across 42 counties in the Richmond, VA region. Chesterfield County, VA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.75" with roughly 25,272 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 12 cities near Richmond, VA. Colonial Heights, VA had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 3,040 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the July 1, 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 July 1, 2021 Richmond, VA hail map spans 52 ZIP codes. ZIP 23834 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 7,130.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 1, 2021 hail map for Richmond, VA currently list 0 public hail reports, 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 1, 2021 1:00 PM CT | 3 NE Spotsylvania Court | VA | WIRES DOWN IN VICINITY OF SMITH STATION RD AND BLACKSTONE BLVD | |
July 1, 2021 1:24 PM CT | 4 NNE Rappahannock Acad | VA | TREES DOWN ALONG ROUTE 17 BETWEEN PORT ROYAL AND THE COUNTY LINE. | |
July 1, 2021 1:38 PM CT | Rollins Fork | VA | LARGE TREE BRANCH DOWN ACROSS WILMONT RD NORTH OF RANGERWOOD BLVD | |
July 1, 2021 2:30 PM CT | 3 SSW Chester | VA | TREE DOWN ON TREELY RD. | |
July 1, 2021 2:30 PM CT | 2 W Colonial Heights | VA | NWS EMPLOYEE REPORTED TREES DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF BRANDERS BRIDGE ROAD AND LAKEVIEW ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. | |
July 1, 2021 2:35 PM CT | 2 NNW Colonial Heights | VA | TREE DOWN ON HAPPY HILL RD. | |
July 1, 2021 2:38 PM CT | Rollins Fork | VA | LARGE TREE BRANCH DOWN ACROSS WILMONT RD NORTH OF RANGERWOOD BLVD | |
July 1, 2021 2:40 PM CT | 3 S Meadowville | VA | NUMEROUS TREES DOWNED ACROSS ROADS IN ENON SECTION OF CHESTERFIELD COUNTY... INCLUDING ENON CHURCH ROAD... POINT OF ROCKS ROAD AND RUFFIN MILL ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
July 1, 2021 2:45 PM CT | 3 NW Hopewell | VA | TREE DOWN ON WALNUT DRIVE. | |
July 1, 2021 2:48 PM CT | 3 SW Meadowville | VA | LARGE TREES SNAPPED. | |
July 1, 2021 3:08 PM CT | 1 NE Ruthville | VA | SEVERAL TREES DOWN ALONG THE GLEBE LANE. TIEM ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
July 1, 2021 3:40 PM CT | 1 WSW Morattico | VA | TREE DOWN ON A RESIDENCE IN MORATTICO. | |
July 1, 2021 6:24 PM CT | 2 NE Charlotte Court Ho | VA | TREE DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. | |
July 1, 2021 9:00 PM CT | 1 NE Stoddert | VA | REPORT OF A TREE DOWN ON RIVER ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. |
| 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 1, 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 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Richmond, VA region as the July 1, 2021 event. These related maps cover storm dates from May 17, 2021 through Jun 14, 2021, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.00", and the most recent map shown is from Jun 14, 2021.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Richmond, VA
Not sure whether the July 1, 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 July 1, 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 July 1, 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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