Hail history for Bluefield, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bluefield since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bluefield
- Last hail
- May 6, 2022
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 22, 2008
14 reports on 12 days since 1998 · #80 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Bluefield
- 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 Bluefield
The latest hail report in and around Bluefield is from May 6, 2022, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on May 6, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bluefield 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 #80 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bluefield accounts for 14% of the 99 reports filed in Tazewell 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 22, 2008 near 0.88 SE Bluefield.
Reports were down 75% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2008, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (43% of reports); 93% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bluefield 0.5
- Tazewell County 3.5
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bluefield 8
- Tazewell County 43
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bluefield 0%
- Tazewell County 1%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 SE Bluefield | Tazewell | 18:24 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2002 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Clear Fork | Bland | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 1998 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Bluefield | Tazewell | 02:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Bluefield | Tazewell | 22:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Bluefield | Tazewell | 18:22 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 50%
- 1–2 in 7 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 0.55 E Bluefield | Tazewell | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.1 W Yards | Tazewell | 13:52 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.49 SSW Bluefield | Tazewell | 11:53 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 SW Hockman | Tazewell | 08:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Bluefield | Tazewell | 22:15 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 SE Bluefield | Tazewell | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 SE Bluefield | Tazewell | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 SE Bluefield | Tazewell | 18:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Bluefield | Tazewell | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Bluefield | Tazewell | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Bluefield | Tazewell | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2002 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Clear Fork | Bland | 15:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bluefield
- Tazewell 24 km · 22
- Wytheville 35 km · 22
- Rural Retreat 37 km · 11
- Fort Chiswell 43 km · 22
- Marion 49 km · 12
- Pulaski 50 km · 25
- Richlands 50 km · 20
- Pearisburg 50 km · 12
Questions about hail in Bluefield
How often does it hail in Bluefield, Virginia?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bluefield since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #80 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bluefield?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bluefield?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 22, 2008 near 0.88 SE Bluefield. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bluefield?
The most recent report in this data is from May 6, 2022 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bluefield 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 6, 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.