Hail history for Richlands, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Richlands since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Richlands
- Last hail
- Jun 10, 2014
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 17, 2006
20 reports on 17 days since 1997 · #41 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Richlands
- 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 Richlands
The latest hail report in and around Richlands is from June 10, 2014, 0.88 in (nickel size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Richlands logged 12 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 20% more than the median Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #41 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Richlands accounts for 20% 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 April 17, 2006 near Richlands.
Reports were down 100% in 2016–2025 (0) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2011, with 5 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in April (35% of reports); 80% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Richlands 0.6
- Tazewell County 3.5
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Richlands 11
- Tazewell County 43
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Richlands 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Richlands | Tazewell | — | 10:43 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.14 NW Cedar Bluff | Tazewell | — | 15:37 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.1 E Richlands | Tazewell | — | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.1 E Richlands | Tazewell | — | 21:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Richlands | Tazewell | $2K | 17:25 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 65%
- 1–2 in 7 35%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 1.1 E Richlands | Tazewell | — | 18:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 SE Richlands | Tazewell | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.1 E Richlands | Tazewell | — | 13:43 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.14 NW Cedar Bluff | Tazewell | — | 15:37 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.1 E Richlands | Tazewell | — | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.1 E Richlands | Tazewell | — | 21:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.1 E Richlands | Tazewell | — | 14:26 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 1.1 E Richlands | Tazewell | — | 19:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 1.03 ESE Richlands | Tazewell | — | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Richlands | Tazewell | $2K | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Richlands | Tazewell | — | 10:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Richlands | Tazewell | — | 10:38 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Richlands
Questions about hail in Richlands
How often does it hail in Richlands, Virginia?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Richlands since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #41 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Richlands?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Richlands?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 17, 2006 near Richlands. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Richlands?
The most recent report in this data is from June 10, 2014 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Richlands had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Richlands since November 3, 2021. The last one was on June 10, 2014.
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.