Hail history for Bassett, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bassett since 1960, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bassett
- Last hail
- May 8, 2025
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 8, 2025
20 reports on 20 days since 1960 · #36 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Bassett
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Bassett
The latest hail report in and around Bassett is from May 8, 2025, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 8, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bassett logged 15 reports on 15 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 50% more than the median Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #36 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bassett accounts for 15% of the 130 reports filed in Henry County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Virginia town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 8, 2025 near 0.89 SW Bassett.
Reports were down 93% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (14). The busiest year was 2008, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in June (35% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bassett 0.8
- Henry County 4.5
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bassett 15
- Henry County 55
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bassett 0%
- Henry County 4%
- Median Virginia town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 SW Bassett | Henry | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bassett | Henry | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 1980 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Patrick | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 2, 1960 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | — | Henry | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.94 SW Philpott | Henry | 19:15 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 50%
- 1–2 in 10 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 SW Bassett | Henry | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | Bassett | Henry | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.55 E Bassett | Henry | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.94 SW Philpott | Henry | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Bassett | Henry | 14:09 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bassett | Henry | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.66 E Sanville | Henry | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.29 SW Bassett | Henry | 12:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W Bassett | Henry | 10:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.65 SSE Bassett | Henry | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.85 S Bassett | Henry | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Bassett | Henry | 13:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bassett
- Collinsville 8 km · 17
- Martinsville 14 km · 28
- Horse Pasture 15 km · 18
- Ferrum 20 km · 20
- Ridgeway 23 km · 13
- Patrick Springs 24 km · 21
- Rocky Mount 29 km · 27
- Stuart 29 km · 21
Questions about hail in Bassett
How often does it hail in Bassett, Virginia?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bassett since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #36 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bassett?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bassett?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 8, 2025 near 0.89 SW Bassett. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bassett?
The most recent report in this data is from May 8, 2025 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bassett had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was May 8, 2025.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.