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 1.50". There are 8 public hail reports, 12 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the April 26, 2022 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Richmond, VA Hail Map
The April 26, 2022 hail swath map for Richmond, VA covers approximately 558 square miles and includes an estimated 159,360 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 219 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.75-1.00" hail band with 62,126 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 192 sq mi | 24,182 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 219 sq mi | 51,164 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 108 sq mi | 62,126 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 32 sq mi | 21,587 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 3 sq mi | 131 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 4 sq mi | 170 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Swath Map
Inside the April 26, 2022 hail swath map area for Richmond, VA, HailGeeks estimates 68,755 single-family homes, 5,238 townhomes, and 11,786 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.75-1.00" hail band, with 26,387 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 10,379 | 576 | 1,414 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 22,460 | 1,398 | 3,291 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 26,387 | 2,498 | 5,473 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 9,356 | 766 | 1,594 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 71 | 0 | 3 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 102 | 0 | 11 |
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Counties Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Map
Hail from the April 26, 2022 storm was mapped across 19 counties in the Richmond, VA region. Amelia County, VA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 685 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Richmond, VA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 11 cities near Richmond, VA. Brandermill, VA had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 5,513 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the April 26, 2022 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 April 26, 2022 Richmond, VA hail map spans 31 ZIP codes. ZIP 23002 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 685.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the April 26, 2022 hail map for Richmond, VA currently list 8 public hail reports, 12 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 26, 2022 1:44 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 WNW New Canton | VA | BUSINESS ALSO REPORTS PORTA-JOHN ALSO BEING BLOWN OVER. |
April 26, 2022 2:15 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 NNE Chula | VA | TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. |
April 26, 2022 2:25 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 NNW Moseley | VA | TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. |
April 26, 2022 2:43 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 ESE Moseley | VA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 26, 2022 2:45 PM CT |
1.00 in | 5 NNW Beach | VA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 26, 2022 2:55 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 WSW Richmond | VA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 26, 2022 3:00 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 WSW Richmond | VA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 26, 2022 5:08 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 ENE Isle Of Wight | VA | REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.). |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 26, 2022 2:00 PM CT | Bremo Bluff | VA | TREES DOWN ON POWERLINE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. | |
April 26, 2022 2:08 PM CT | 1 WNW Cartersville | VA | BARNS FLATTENED... ROOFS DAMAGE AND A FEW WINDOWS BLOWN IN TO HOMES FROM BOSTON HILL RD TO AMPTHILL RD... COLUMBIA RD AND CARTERSVILLE RD NEAR CARTERVILLE. WINDS ESTIMATED AROUND 80 TO 85 MPH. | |
April 26, 2022 2:10 PM CT | 1 S Columbia | VA | TREES DOWN IN NORTHERN CUMBERLAND COUNTY NEAR COLUMBIA. | |
April 26, 2022 2:15 PM CT | 1 ENE Pemberton | VA | MULTIPLE TREES DOWN AND DAMAGE TO HOMES. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. | |
April 26, 2022 2:17 PM CT | Georges Tavern | VA | NUMEROUS TREES DOWN WITH SOME TREES ON HOMES NEAR GEORGES TAVERN. DAMAGE EXTENDED WEST TO NEAR COLUMBIA AND EAST TO GOOCHLAND. | |
April 26, 2022 2:40 PM CT | 1 NNW Worshams | VA | MULTIPLE TREES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. | |
April 26, 2022 3:30 PM CT | Jarratt | VA | TRACTOR SHED WAS DAMAGED. ROOF WAS LIFTED OFF OF THE SHED. | |
April 26, 2022 3:40 PM CT | 1 SSE New Kent Airport | VA | TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN. | |
April 26, 2022 3:45 PM CT | Chickahominy Shore | VA | TREE DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. | |
April 26, 2022 5:00 PM CT | 3 ENE Isle Of Wight | VA | MULTIPLE DAMAGE REPORTS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. | |
April 26, 2022 5:06 PM CT | 2 WSW Wilroy | VA | TREE THROUGH HOUSE AT 296 BURNETTS WAY IN SUFFOLK. | |
April 26, 2022 5:10 PM CT | Benns Church | VA | TREES DOWN IN BENNS CHURCH BLOCKING ROUTE 10 TO SMITHFIELD. TIME ESTIMATED. |
| 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 April 26, 2022 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 April 26, 2022 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 31, 2021 through Apr 7, 2022, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 4.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 4.00", and the most recent map shown is from Apr 7, 2022.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Richmond, VA
Not sure whether the April 26, 2022 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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