Hail history for Wytheville, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wytheville since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wytheville
- Last hail
- May 6, 2022
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 3, 1998
22 reports on 15 days since 1997 · #32 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Wytheville
- 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 Wytheville
The latest hail report in and around Wytheville is from May 6, 2022, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 3, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wytheville logged 11 reports on 10 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 #32 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wytheville accounts for 23% of the 95 reports filed in Wythe 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 3, 1998 near Wytheville.
Reports were down 63% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2012, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (32% of reports); 86% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wytheville 0.6
- Wythe County 3.1
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wytheville 10
- Wythe County 38
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wytheville 5%
- Wythe 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 3, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 1998 | 2.00 inhen egg | Wytheville | Wythe | $100K | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.49 N Government Siding | Wythe | — | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wytheville | Wythe | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wytheville | Wythe | $500K | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Wytheville | Wythe | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 41%
- 1–2 in 12 55%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.3 ESE Wytheville | Wythe | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.77 NW Kent | Wythe | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.31 SE Haven | Wythe | 15:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Wytheville | Wythe | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | Wytheville | Wythe | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Wytheville | Wythe | 19:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SW Haven | Wythe | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 2.15 NNE Haven | Wythe | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.49 N Government Siding | Wythe | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Wytheville | Wythe | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Wytheville | Wythe | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | Wytheville | Wythe | 15:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wytheville
- Fort Chiswell 12 km · 22
- Rural Retreat 18 km · 11
- Austinville 19 km · 11
- Fries 28 km · 16
- Pulaski 31 km · 25
- Woodlawn 34 km · 17
- Bluefield 35 km · 14
- Galax 36 km · 38
Questions about hail in Wytheville
How often does it hail in Wytheville, Virginia?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wytheville since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #32 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wytheville?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wytheville?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 3, 1998 near Wytheville. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wytheville?
The most recent report in this data is from May 6, 2022 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Wytheville had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 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.