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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Richmond, VA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Richmond, VA from July 20, 1956 through June 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
22
Wind Reports
98
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Richmond, VA · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 22, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Richmond, VA

22 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 5, 2025
8:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Richmond, VA
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail near Hull Street and Chippenham Pkwy.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Richmond, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2023
1:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Richmond, VA
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 2 ESE DOWNTOWN RICHMOND. NICKEL TO QUARTER-SIZED HAIL IN SOUTH RICHMOND.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Downtown Richmond, VA
2.00″ hail
May 27, 2017
10:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Richmond, VA
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 2 INCH HAIL NEAR RICHMOND STATE CAPITOL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Downtown Richmond, VA
0.88″ hail
Aug 16, 2007
8:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Richmond, VA
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.89 WSW Richmond, VA
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2006
5:55 PM EST
Hail report for Richmond, VA
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
May 23, 2005
3:10 PM EST
Hail report for Richmond, VA
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
Jul 20, 2003
4:00 PM EST
Hail report for Richmond, VA
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richmond Intl Arpt, VA
0.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2001
4:10 PM EST
Hail report for Richmond, VA
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 Richmond, VA
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 Richmond, VA
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 Richmond, VA
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 Richmond, VA
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
May 4, 1998
5:41 PM EST
Hail report for Richmond, VA
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richmond Intl Arpt, VA
0.88″ hail
Dec 5, 1996
9:40 PM EST
Hail report for Richmond, VA
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 Richmond, VA
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richmond, 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 Richmond, VA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Richmond, VA
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3 trees down along Orcutt Ln. Time Estimated by Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Richmond, VA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
10:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Richmond, VA
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous calls and reports of trees down across the City of Richmond.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Downtown Richmond, VA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Richmond, VA
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Riverside at the Lee Bridge.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Downtown Richmond, VA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2025
11:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Richmond, VA
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell along King William Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Downtown Richmond, VA
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2025
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Richmond, VA
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell down at the intersection of Maple Ave & Linden Ln.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Roslyn Hills, VA
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2025
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Richmond, VA
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ~ 8 thousand people with loss of power caused by thunderstorm damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Downtown Richmond, VA
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2025
1:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Richmond, VA
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell down at the intersection of New Kent Rd and Prince Author Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Downtown Richmond, VA
UNK mph
May 5, 2025
9:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Richmond, VA
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to multiple road sign along East Marshall Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Montrose, VA
UNK mph
May 5, 2025
9:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Richmond, VA
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Riverside Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: Downtown Richmond, VA
UNK mph
May 5, 2025
8:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Richmond, VA
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Midlothian Tpke.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Downtown Richmond, VA
UNK mph
May 5, 2025
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Richmond, VA
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree knocked down at the intersection of Veterans Ave and Hopkins Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Richmond, VA
UNK mph
Mar 20, 2025
9:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Richmond, VA
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed along Forest Hill Ave at US-60 Midlothian Turnpike. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Downtown Richmond, VA
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2023
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Richmond, VA
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree knocked down along I-195N. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Downtown Richmond, VA
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2023
11:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Richmond, VA
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
Sep 7, 2023
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Richmond, VA
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree fell and smashed a car at the corner of Ellwood Ave. and N Sheppard Street. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Downtown 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 Richmond, VA

9 reports
UNK category
Sep 17, 2018
8:29 PM UTC
Tornado report for Richmond, VA
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: VIDEO OF APPARENT TORNADO REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Downtown Richmond, VA
UNK category
Sep 17, 2018
8:17 PM UTC
Tornado report for Richmond, VA
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LARGE TREES REPORTED DOWN FROM APPARENT TORNADO. TIMES ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Downtown Richmond, VA
EF1 category
Oct 27, 2010
4:00 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Richmond, VA
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 Richmond, VA
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 Richmond, VA
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
Apr 27, 1980
4:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Richmond, VA
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F2 category
Mar 24, 1969
10:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Richmond, VA
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
UNK category
Jul 20, 1956
11:55 AM CST
Tornado report for Richmond, VA
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
UNK category
Jul 20, 1956
11:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Richmond, VA
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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Richmond, VA area census snapshot

People & households
Population227,595
Households102,145
Housing units112,848
Income
Median household income$62,671
$100k+ households31.6%
$150k+ households12.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached50,870
Attached single-family8,327
Small multifamily23,112
Large multifamily29,623
Mobile homes900
Housing mix
Single-family share45.1%
Attached-home share7.4%
Multifamily share46.7%
Mobile-home share0.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied44,386
Renter-occupied57,759
Vacant units10,703
Home value & age
Median home value$328,100
Owner homes $300k+54.8%
Owner homes $500k+24.7%
Owner homes $750k+11.0%
Median year built1959
Older-home share71.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars88,431
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 22 hail, 98 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near Richmond, VA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 22, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Richmond?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Richmond, VA is 2.00″. It was reported near Downtown Richmond, VA on May 27, 2017.

A storm report showed up near my home in Richmond — 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 Richmond and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Richmond — 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 Richmond address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Richmond — 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 Richmond address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Richmond — 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 across Richmond, VA, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Richmond, 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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