Hail Swath Map Preview
The Charlottesville, VA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 27, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.50". There are 2 public hail reports, 11 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 28, 2021 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Charlottesville, VA Hail Map
The July 28, 2021 hail swath map for Charlottesville, VA covers approximately 269 square miles and includes an estimated 15,649 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 77 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 4,314 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 42 sq mi | 2,928 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 77 sq mi | 4,314 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 41 sq mi | 2,433 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 34 sq mi | 1,581 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 23 sq mi | 1,366 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 13 sq mi | 764 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 19 sq mi | 1,243 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 11 sq mi | 708 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 4 sq mi | 110 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 4 sq mi | 202 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Charlottesville, VA Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 28, 2021 hail swath map area for Charlottesville, VA, HailGeeks estimates 7,546 single-family homes, 53 townhomes, and 244 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 2,075 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 1,574 | 27 | 76 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 2,075 | 13 | 33 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 1,136 | 4 | 8 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 740 | 2 | 7 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 659 | 1 | 12 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 331 | 1 | 7 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 454 | 3 | 40 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 391 | 1 | 31 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 53 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 133 | 1 | 30 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the July 28, 2021 Charlottesville, VA hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Charlottesville, VA Hail Map
Hail from the July 28, 2021 storm was mapped across 12 counties in the Charlottesville, VA region. Buckingham County, VA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.50" with roughly 1,131 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Charlottesville, VA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 2 cities near Charlottesville, VA. Scottsville, VA had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 183 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the July 28, 2021 Charlottesville, 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 Charlottesville, VA Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the July 28, 2021 Charlottesville, VA hail map spans 19 ZIP codes. ZIP 24590 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,102.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 28, 2021 hail map for Charlottesville, VA currently list 2 public hail reports, 11 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 28, 2021 10:18 PM CT |
2.00 in | 1 NNW Scottsville | VA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 28, 2021 10:19 PM CT |
1.25 in | Scottsville | VA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 28, 2021 8:00 PM CT | 2 WNW Locust Creek | VA | TREES DOWNED ALONG US-33 (JEFFERSON HIGHWAY) AT PAYNES MILL. NUMEROUS POWER OUTAGES REPORTED IN THE AREA. TIME IS RADAR-ESTIMATED. | |
July 28, 2021 8:40 PM CT | Oilville | VA | TREE DOWN ON I-64 EXIT RAMP AT OILVILLE. | |
July 28, 2021 8:40 PM CT | Oilville | VA | TREES DOWN ACROSS BROAD STREET NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF OILVILLE ROAD. | |
July 28, 2021 8:40 PM CT | 3 WSW Dabneys | VA | TREE DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF BROAD STREET AND PONY FARM ROAD. | |
July 28, 2021 8:50 PM CT | 2 WNW Crozier | VA | MULTIPLE TREES DOWNED ALONG VA-6 NEAR STATE FARM PRISON. TIME IS RADAR ESTIMATED. | |
July 28, 2021 9:05 PM CT | 2 SW Charlottesville | VA | TREE DOWN ON JEFFERSON PARK AVE NEAR FRY'S SPRING BEACH CLUB. | |
July 28, 2021 9:06 PM CT | 2 SW Charlottesville | VA | BRANCHES DOWN ON OLD LYNCHBURG ROAD. | |
July 28, 2021 9:20 PM CT | 2 SSW Fine Creek Mills | VA | NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ACROSS CENTRAL AND EASTERN PORTIONS OF POWHATAN COUNTY. | |
July 28, 2021 10:13 PM CT | Scottsville | VA | WIDESPREAD TREE AND POWER LINE DAMAGE IN SCOTTSVILLE. POWER POLES SNAPPED. SEVERAL CARS DAMAGED BY FALLING TREES AND/OR WIND DRIVEN HAIL. GAS STATION AWNING BLOWN OVER. | |
July 28, 2021 10:15 PM CT | 5 NNE Centenary | VA | REPORT OF A DOZEN LARGE TREES DOWN ACROSS HIGHWAY 20... ABOUT 2 MILES SOUTH OF JAMES RIVER. LOTS OF DEBRIS IN THE ROADWAY. | |
July 28, 2021 10:19 PM CT | Scottsville | VA | PIECES OF ROOFING AND SIDING TORN OFF BUILDINGS IN SCOTTSVILE. |
| 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 28, 2021 Charlottesville, 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 Charlottesville, VA Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Charlottesville, VA region as the July 28, 2021 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 14, 2021 through Jul 27, 2021, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.25", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 27, 2021.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Charlottesville, VA
Not sure whether the July 28, 2021 Charlottesville, 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 Charlottesville, 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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