Hail history for Tazewell, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Tazewell since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Tazewell
- Last hail
- Sep 24, 2024
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 30, 2012
22 reports on 20 days since 1998 · #31 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Tazewell
- 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 Tazewell
The latest hail report in and around Tazewell is from September 24, 2024, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on September 24, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Tazewell logged 13 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 30% more than the median Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #31 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Tazewell accounts for 22% of the 99 reports filed in Tazewell County.
5% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on June 30, 2012 near 1.49 SSW Adria.
Reports were down 38% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2002, with 5 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in July (23% of reports); 41% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Tazewell 0.7
- Tazewell County 3.5
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Tazewell 12
- Tazewell County 43
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Tazewell 5%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 16, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.49 SSW Adria | Tazewell | $50K | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Tazewell | Tazewell | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.49 SSW Adria | Tazewell | — | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 SSW Tazewell | Tazewell | — | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Thompson Vly | Tazewell | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 14 64%
- 1–2 in 7 32%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.49 SSW Adria | Tazewell | — | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 SE Tazewell | Tazewell | — | 14:42 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 2.16 NE Benbow | Tazewell | — | 14:47 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 SSW Tazewell | Tazewell | — | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Thompson Vly | Tazewell | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N North Tazewell | Tazewell | — | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Oct 18, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.55 E Fourway | Tazewell | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.49 SSW Adria | Tazewell | $50K | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Tazewell | Tazewell | — | 22:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.55 E Pisgah | Tazewell | — | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Tazewell | Tazewell | — | 12:13 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 3 NNW Tazewell | Tazewell | — | 12:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Tazewell
- Bluefield 24 km · 14
- Richlands 27 km · 20
- Marion 32 km · 12
- Rural Retreat 32 km · 11
- Saltville 36 km · 13
- Adwolf 38 km · 10
- Chilhowie 40 km · 10
- Wytheville 42 km · 22
Questions about hail in Tazewell
How often does it hail in Tazewell, Virginia?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Tazewell since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #31 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Tazewell?
Most reports come in July, April, May. July alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Tazewell?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 30, 2012 near 1.49 SSW Adria. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Tazewell?
The most recent report in this data is from September 24, 2024 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Tazewell had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was September 24, 2024.
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.