Hail history for Big Island, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Big Island since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Big Island
- Last hail
- May 27, 2022
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 16, 1998
16 reports on 13 days since 1998 · #70 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Big Island
- 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 Big Island
The latest hail report in and around Big Island is from May 27, 2022, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 27, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Big Island logged 10 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #70 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Big Island accounts for 9% of the 183 reports filed in Bedford 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 June 16, 1998 near Big Is.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 1998, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (25% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Big Island 0.5
- Bedford County 5.7
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Big Island 8
- Bedford County 70
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Big Island 0%
- Bedford County 2%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Big Is | Bedford | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.8 N Waugh | Bedford | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.63 E Big Island | Bedford | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.83 SSE Snowden | Amherst | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NNW Big Island | Bedford | 14:47 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 56%
- 1–2 in 7 44%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.8 N Waugh | Bedford | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | Big Island | Bedford | 14:19 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.63 E Big Island | Bedford | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.9 WNW Big Island | Bedford | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.83 SSE Snowden | Amherst | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NNW Big Island | Bedford | 14:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | Waugh | Bedford | 13:08 local · NCEI |
| Sep 1, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 SE Waugh | Bedford | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Big Island | Bedford | 14:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Big Island | Bedford | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NW Waugh | Bedford | 00:15 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Big Is | Bedford | 18:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Big Island
- Forest 19 km · 12
- Lynchburg 21 km · 51
- Madison Heights 24 km · 14
- Bedford 25 km · 26
- Timberlake 26 km · 14
- Amherst 28 km · 15
- Buchanan 29 km · 13
- Montvale 36 km · 13
Questions about hail in Big Island
How often does it hail in Big Island, Virginia?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Big Island since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #70 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Big Island?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Big Island?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 16, 1998 near Big Is. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Big Island?
The most recent report in this data is from May 27, 2022 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Big Island 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 27, 2022.
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.