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 1.00". There are 0 public hail reports, 11 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 17, 2021 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Richmond, VA Hail Map
The July 17, 2021 hail swath map for Richmond, VA covers approximately 608 square miles and includes an estimated 44,444 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 323 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 26,460 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 323 sq mi | 26,460 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 224 sq mi | 14,991 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 53 sq mi | 2,876 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 7 sq mi | 117 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 17, 2021 hail swath map area for Richmond, VA, HailGeeks estimates 20,665 single-family homes, 1,206 townhomes, and 3,370 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 11,805 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 11,805 | 786 | 2,767 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 7,356 | 378 | 539 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 1,438 | 40 | 60 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 66 | 2 | 4 |
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Counties Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Map
Hail from the July 17, 2021 storm was mapped across 32 counties in the Richmond, VA region. Louisa County, VA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.00" with roughly 2,150 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 6 cities near Richmond, VA. Orange, VA had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 195 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the July 17, 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 17, 2021 Richmond, VA hail map spans 33 ZIP codes. ZIP 22960 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,534.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 17, 2021 hail map for Richmond, VA currently list 0 public hail reports, 11 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 17, 2021 12:10 PM CT | 2 WSW Ruckersville | VA | TREE REPORTED DOWN ON WIRES ON THE 1400 BLOCK OF ADVANCE MILLS ROAD. | |
July 17, 2021 12:18 PM CT | 3 SSW Ruckersville | VA | TREE REPORTED DOWN ON THE 6000 BLOCK OF SEMINOLE TRAIL. | |
July 17, 2021 12:53 PM CT | 3 ENE Old Somerset | VA | TREE DOWN ON MONTFORD ROAD IN MONTFORD. | |
July 17, 2021 12:57 PM CT | Orange | VA | TREE DOWN ON MAY FRAY AVE NEAR NORTH ALMOND STREET. | |
July 17, 2021 1:36 PM CT | 3 ENE Lahore | VA | TREE DOWN ON HETFIELD DR NEAR TOWER RD. | |
July 17, 2021 1:36 PM CT | 2 ENE Verdiersville | VA | TREE DOWN AT THE CORNER OF CONSITIUTION HWY AND GRASTY GOLD MINE RD. | |
July 17, 2021 2:24 PM CT | 1 ESE Verdiersville | VA | TREE DOWN BLOCKING ONE LANE AT THE CORNER OF CONSTITUTION HWY AND MINE RUN RD. | |
July 17, 2021 2:40 PM CT | 3 N Tabscott | VA | TREE DOWN AT WHITESELL RD AND BROAD ST. | |
July 17, 2021 5:15 PM CT | 1 WNW Montrose | VA | LARGE TREE UPROOTED AND FELL ON HOUSE ON THE 1200 BLOCK OF N 36TH STREET. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. | |
July 17, 2021 6:20 PM CT | 3 WSW Bacons Fork | VA | TREE DOWN AT INTERSECTION OF ST JOHNS CHURCH RD AND MANSON RD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. | |
July 17, 2021 6:50 PM CT | 2 SSW Chester | VA | TREE DOWN AT INTERSECTION OF HAPPY HILL RD AND HARROWGATE RD. |
| 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 17, 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 17, 2021 event. These related maps cover storm dates from May 28, 2021 through Jul 14, 2021, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.75", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 14, 2021.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Richmond, VA
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Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the July 17, 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 17, 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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