Hail Richmond, VA
No hail was reported within 25 miles of Richmond in the last 7 days. So far in 2026, there have been 5 reports, the largest measured 2.25 inches at Doswell.
Every figure on this page covers a 25 mile circle centered on Richmond. Between 2005 and 2025, the area averaged about 13.4 hail reports a year, coming on about 3.8 days. The largest hailstone since 1996 was 3.00 inches, on May 27, 2017.
Hail reports in 2026
| Date | Size | Place | Reported by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | 2.25 inches hen egg | DoswellHanover County | Broadcast Media |
| Jul 5, 2026 | 0.75 inches penny | 1 NW AshcakeHanover County | Public |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 2 SW HopewellCity of Hopewell County | Public |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 0.70 inches marble | 2 NE Fort LeePrince George County | NWS Employee |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 1.75 inches golf ball | 1 NE Birchett EstatePrince George County | Public |
WeatherTotals compiles National Weather Service Local Storm Reports, mostly from the public and trained spotters. Each report is flagged measured or estimated and lists its source and time.
Largest hailstones within 25 miles of Richmond
| Diameter | Size | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 inches | Tea cup | Beach, Chesterfield County | May 27, 2017 |
| 2.75 inches | Baseball | Mechanicsville, Hanover County | May 5, 2004 |
| 2.40 inches | Hen egg | Lewis Gardens, Henrico County | May 26, 2024 |
| 2.00 inches | Hen egg | Prince George, Prince George County | May 15, 2005 |
| 2.00 inches | Hen egg | Old Cold Harbor, Hanover County | Aug 12, 2010 |
Record figures come from the Storm Events Database at NCEI, a reviewed log that trails live reports by 2 to 3 months. Records start in 1996 and averages cover 2005-2025.
Hail reports by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 0.0 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 2.2 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
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