{
 "dataset": "Richmond, VA storm events — 12-month window, 25-mile radius (floods and special weather statements excluded, matching the city page)",
 "license": "https://www.stormauditor.com/data-license",
 "provenance": "Deduplicated by StormAuditor from public NOAA/NWS records (warnings, Local Storm Reports, NCEI Storm Events) under the published methodology at https://www.stormauditor.com/methodology",
 "refreshed_at": "2026-08-24T11:55:11.532+00:00",
 "window_days": 365,
 "event_count": 15,
 "fields": {
  "date": "Event date (YYYY-MM-DD, local storm day)",
  "county": "County or county-equivalent",
  "city": "Nearest city/place named in the source record",
  "event_type": "hazard tag: wind | hail | tornado | flood | lightning",
  "severity": "StormAuditor severity bucket (low|moderate|high|severe)",
  "evidence": "evidence level of the source record",
  "wind_mph": "reported/estimated wind gust, mph (blank if n/a)",
  "hail_in": "reported/estimated hail size, inches (blank if n/a)",
  "source": "originating public record (NWS warning, LSR, NCEI, ...)",
  "lat": "event latitude (WGS84, may be blank)",
  "lon": "event longitude (WGS84, may be blank)"
 },
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  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-08-14-hail-37.61--77.90",
   "lat": 37.61,
   "lon": -77.9,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Jefferson",
   "date": "2026-08-14",
   "county": "Powhatan",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "HAIL reported near Jefferson",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS AKQ — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.5
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-RIC-2026-08-10-71259",
   "lat": 37.5115,
   "lon": -77.3234,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "RICHMOND/BYRD FIELD",
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "county": "Chesterfield",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "RICHMOND/BYRD FIELD (RIC) recorded a 51 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "VA_ASOS automated observation — RICHMOND/BYRD FIELD (RIC)",
   "windSpeedMph": 51,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-07-21-hail-37.87--77.47",
   "lat": 37.87,
   "lon": -77.47,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Doswell",
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "county": "Hanover",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Broadcast media reported a measured hail stone of approximately 2.25 inches.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS AKQ — Broadcast Media via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 2.25
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-07-18-wind-37.51--77.32",
   "lat": 37.51,
   "lon": -77.32,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Richmond International",
   "date": "2026-07-18",
   "county": "Henrico",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Reported by Richmond International Tower.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS AKQ — Other Federal via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 71,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-RIC-2026-07-18-38035",
   "lat": 37.5115,
   "lon": -77.3234,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "RICHMOND/BYRD FIELD",
   "date": "2026-07-18",
   "county": "Chesterfield",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "RICHMOND/BYRD FIELD (RIC) recorded a 90 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "VA_ASOS automated observation — RICHMOND/BYRD FIELD (RIC)",
   "windSpeedMph": 90,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-RIC-2026-07-18",
   "lat": 37.5115,
   "lon": -77.3234,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "RICHMOND/BYRD FIELD",
   "date": "2026-07-18",
   "county": "Chesterfield",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "RICHMOND/BYRD FIELD (RIC) recorded a 71 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "VA_ASOS automated observation — RICHMOND/BYRD FIELD (RIC) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 71,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-07-05-hail-37.70--77.41",
   "lat": 37.7,
   "lon": -77.41,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 NW Ashcake",
   "date": "2026-07-05",
   "county": "Hanover",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "HAIL reported near 1 NW Ashcake",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS AKQ — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-06-23-hail-37.27--77.27",
   "lat": 37.27,
   "lon": -77.27,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 NE Birchett Estate",
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "county": "Prince George",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Estimated golf ball sized hail reported. Time estimated via radar.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS AKQ — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.75
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-06-23-hail-37.27--77.32",
   "lat": 37.27,
   "lon": -77.32,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 SW Hopewell",
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "county": "Hopewell",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "1 inch hail reported at 295 exit 9.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS AKQ — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-06-12-wind-37.26--77.60",
   "lat": 37.26,
   "lon": -77.6,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "5 NNW Sutherland",
   "date": "2026-06-12",
   "county": "Dinwiddie",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Measured via handheld anemometer.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS AKQ — NWS Employee via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 58,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-RIC-2026-03-16",
   "lat": 37.5115,
   "lon": -77.3234,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "RICHMOND/BYRD FIELD",
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "county": "Chesterfield",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "RICHMOND/BYRD FIELD (RIC) recorded a 52 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "VA_ASOS automated observation — RICHMOND/BYRD FIELD (RIC) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 52,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-OFP-2026-03-16",
   "lat": 37.7089,
   "lon": -77.4366,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "RICHMOND (ASOS)",
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "county": "Henrico",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "RICHMOND (ASOS) (OFP) recorded a 56 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "VA_ASOS automated observation — RICHMOND (ASOS) (OFP) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 56,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-RIC-2026-03-12",
   "lat": 37.5115,
   "lon": -77.3234,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "RICHMOND/BYRD FIELD",
   "date": "2026-03-12",
   "county": "Chesterfield",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "RICHMOND/BYRD FIELD (RIC) recorded a 50 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "VA_ASOS automated observation — RICHMOND/BYRD FIELD (RIC) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 50,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-RIC-2025-12-29",
   "lat": 37.5115,
   "lon": -77.3234,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "RICHMOND/BYRD FIELD",
   "date": "2025-12-29",
   "county": "Chesterfield",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "RICHMOND/BYRD FIELD (RIC) recorded a 50 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "VA_ASOS automated observation — RICHMOND/BYRD FIELD (RIC) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 50,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-RIC-2025-10-19",
   "lat": 37.5115,
   "lon": -77.3234,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "RICHMOND/BYRD FIELD",
   "date": "2025-10-19",
   "county": "Chesterfield",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "RICHMOND/BYRD FIELD (RIC) recorded a 53 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "VA_ASOS automated observation — RICHMOND/BYRD FIELD (RIC) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 53,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  }
 ]
}