Hail history for Richmond County, VA

Richmond County has 32 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 18 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on May 27, 2017.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 32 since 1965

1″ or larger 18 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · May 27, 2017

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Richmond County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Richmond County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 32 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 26, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
April 7, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
May 31, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
May 31, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
August 18, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
May 27, 2017	2.0″	Hen egg
May 2, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
May 22, 2014	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Richmond County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

April 26, 2022 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail was reported.

May 27, 2017 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hen egg size hail was reported near the Richmond State Capitol.

August 26, 2003 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Golfball to 2 inch hail damaged vehicles. Crop damage reported southeast of Warsaw due to hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	0	0	5	13	10	2

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Richmond County

Has it ever hailed in Richmond County?

Yes — 32 hail events have been recorded for Richmond County, VA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1965, including 18 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Richmond County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Richmond County, VA is April 26, 2022, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Richmond County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on May 27, 2017. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Virginia hail history

All 133 Virginia counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.