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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 23220

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 23220 from August 26, 1974 through September 7, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 23220 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
55
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 23220 · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 7, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 23220

17 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 23, 2005
3:10 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 23220
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richmond, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 22, 2003
1:20 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 23220
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Prince George, VA
0.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2001
4:10 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 23220
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richmond, VA
0.88″ hail
Jun 27, 2000
4:40 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 23220
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickle sized hail reported in the West End of Richmond.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richmond, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 1999
5:50 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 23220
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richmond, VA
0.75″ hail
Jun 15, 1998
4:35 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 23220
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richmond, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 1998
3:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 23220
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richmond, VA
0.88″ hail
Dec 5, 1996
9:40 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 23220
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richmond, VA
0.88″ hail
Nov 8, 1996
2:45 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 23220
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richmond, VA
1.00″ hail
Sep 8, 1996
4:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 23220
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richmond, VA
0.75″ hail
Jun 24, 1996
6:36 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 23220
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richmond, VA
0.75″ hail
Jul 9, 1985
6:28 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 23220
Henrico County · 91,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, VA
1.75″ hail
Jun 17, 1981
1:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 23220
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, VA
0.75″ hail
Aug 5, 1980
1:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 23220
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 1980
4:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 23220
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, VA
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 23220

55 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 7, 2023
11:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23220
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 trees knocked down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Downtown Richmond, VA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2022
7:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23220
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF RIPPED OFF OF APARTMENT COMPLEX NEAR ARTHUR ASHE BLVD AND BROAD ST. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Downtown Richmond, VA
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2022
3:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23220
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON POWERLINES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF RICHMOND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Lakeside, VA
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2019
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23220
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN NEAR THE DIAMOND AND ALSO DIME SIZE HAIL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Downtown Richmond, VA
UNK mph
May 14, 2018
11:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23220
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWITTER REPORT W/ PHOTO OF TREE DOWN ON GROVE AVE... LAYING ON TOP OF 2 VEHICLES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Downtown Richmond, VA
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2016
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23220
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWNED AT THE CORNER OF GROVE AND ROBINSON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Downtown Richmond, VA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2016
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23220
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWNED ON A CAR AT THE INTERSECTION OF PARK AVE AND LAMBARDY ST. .
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Downtown Richmond, VA
58 mph
Jun 20, 2015
8:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 23220
Richmond County · 3,186 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed along the Boulevard closing a portion of the road. Trees were downed on several cars.
NWS Wind Report Location: 44.07 WSW Wellford, VA
58 mph
Jun 20, 2015
7:22 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 23220
Richmond County · 3,186 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were downed in Richmond.
NWS Wind Report Location: 44.07 WSW Wellford, VA
58 mph
Jun 1, 2015
3:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 23220
Richmond County · 3,186 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed near the Science Museum of Virginia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 44.07 WSW Wellford, VA
58 mph
Feb 21, 2014
12:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 23220
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines and trees were downed along Williamsburg and Garland Roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 N Richmond, VA
58 mph
Jun 29, 2012
9:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 23220
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Richmond, VA
58 mph
Aug 5, 2010
5:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 23220
Richmond County · 3,186 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree was downed on Grove Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 44.54 WSW Wellford, VA
58 mph
Jun 16, 2008
5:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 23220
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were downed across the city of Richmond.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.1 W Richmond, VA
58 mph
Mar 8, 2008
12:48 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 23220
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Outer wall of 11th-12th floor of Marriott at the intersection of North Sixth Street and East Broad Street was blown onto the street. Numerous trees and powerlines were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Richmond, VA
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 23220

5 reports
EF1 category
Oct 27, 2010
4:00 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 23220
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado downed trees and power lines, and produced some siding and roof damage to homes. Many structures sustained damage from the tornado, with the most significant damage occurring as a result of trees and/or large branches falling on homes. Several homes were declared uninhabitable as a result. Most of the damage was EF0 in intensity, with a few areas in the western half of the tornado path reaching low end EF1 intensity. Maximum wind speeds were estimated around 90 mph. The tornado moved from the City of Richmond into Henrico County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.36 NNW Richmond, VA
F0 category
Sep 8, 2004
7:22 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 23220
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F0 tornado produced minor damage to businesses near Orleans Street. This tornado entered from Henrico county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Richmond, VA
F1 category
Sep 23, 2003
5:09 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 23220
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F1 tornado damaged several homes between Azalea and Wilmer Avenues. Trees uprooted and shed overturned.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Richmond, VA
F0 category
May 31, 2003
4:57 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 23220
Brunswick County · 5,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado (F0) seen by trained spotter. No damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Brodnax, VA
F0 category
Apr 27, 1980
4:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 23220
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 23220 area census snapshot

People & households
Population34,524
Households15,150
Housing units16,561
Income
Median household income$56,681
$100k+ households28.6%
$150k+ households12.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,766
Attached single-family2,778
Small multifamily4,635
Large multifamily5,340
Mobile homes26
Housing mix
Single-family share22.7%
Attached-home share16.8%
Multifamily share60.2%
Mobile-home share0.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,968
Renter-occupied10,182
Vacant units1,411
Home value & age
Median home value$468,900
Owner homes $300k+69.9%
Owner homes $500k+45.9%
Owner homes $750k+23.2%
Median year built1946
Older-home share72.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars12,438
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 23220 have on record?

Our records show 17 hail, 55 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 23220, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 7, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 23220?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 23220 is 1.75″. It was reported near Richmond, VA on June 17, 1981.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 23220 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 23220 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 23220 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 23220 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 23220 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 23220 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 23220 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 23220, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 23220, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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