Hail history for Bristol, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bristol since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bristol
- Last hail
- May 6, 2022
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 27, 2014
23 reports on 18 days since 1996 · #26 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Bristol
- 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 Bristol
The latest hail report in and around Bristol is from May 6, 2022, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on May 6, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bristol logged 11 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 10% more than the median Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #26 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports.
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 July 27, 2014 near 1.77 NE Bristol.
Reports were down 63% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2002, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (26% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bristol 0.6
- Bristol city 0.4
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bristol 8
- Bristol city 6
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bristol 0%
- Bristol city 0%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.77 NE Bristol | Bristol (C) | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Buffalo Pond | Washington | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 S Oak Grove | Washington | 19:18 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Burson Place | Washington | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 28, 2006 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Bristol | Bristol (C) | 14:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 39%
- 1–2 in 14 61%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Burson Place | Washington | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 SSW Haskell | Washington | 01:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SW Burson Place | Washington | 01:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.77 NE Bristol | Bristol (C) | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.8 ENE Bristol | Bristol (C) | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.8 ENE Bristol | Bristol (C) | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Buffalo Pond | Washington | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Bristol | Bristol (C) | 21:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Bristol | Bristol (C) | 21:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.8 ENE Bristol | Bristol (C) | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 28, 2006 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Bristol | Bristol (C) | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 S Benhams | Washington | 15:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bristol
Questions about hail in Bristol
How often does it hail in Bristol, Virginia?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bristol since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #26 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bristol?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bristol?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 27, 2014 near 1.77 NE Bristol. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bristol?
The most recent report in this data is from May 6, 2022 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bristol 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.