Hail History

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Hail history for Big Stone Gap, VA

Haili ijiin 10 mileMar 14, 20161.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.00 in (25-sent coin)Mar 14, 2016
Ane haili ijiin 20065
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon3
Tornado ijiin 10 mile2
Wind reports within 10 miles46

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Big Stone Gap on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.00 in (25-sent coin) on Mar 14, 2016. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Big Stone Gap

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Big Stone Gap in the last two years.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Big Stone Gap meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Big Stone Gap

Of 5 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (2) and May (1).

JanFeb1Mar2Apr1MayJunJul1AugSepOctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Big Stone Gap

Apr 4, 2012 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Appalachia (3 mi from Big Stone Gap)

May 18, 2012 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Big Stone Gap (2 mi from Big Stone Gap)

Mar 14, 2016 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Big Stone Gap (2 mi from Big Stone Gap)

Aug 25, 2007 · 0.88 in (5-sent coin) · Norton (7 mi from Big Stone Gap)

Apr 10, 2009 · 0.88 in (5-sent coin) · Dorchester Jct (6 mi from Big Stone Gap)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Big Stone Gap

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 9, 2011EF0Norton
7 mi from Big Stone Gap		0.4 mi long, 40 yd wide
Mar 4, 2008EF1Big Stone Gap
2 mi from Big Stone Gap		1.0 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Big Stone Gap

46 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Big Stone Gap since 2006, on 39 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Apr 28, 2014.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 5, 2026damage a reportedBig Stone Gap
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage a reportedLynch, Fort Blackmore
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 202660 mph, a estimatAddington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202561 mph, a measuredClover, East Stone Gap, Norton
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202560 mph, a estimatSeminary
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202560 mph, a estimatKelly View
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202560 mph, a estimatEast Stone Gap
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202560 mph, a estimatDorchester Jct
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202460 mph, a estimatBig Stone Gap
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 28, 202458 mph, a estimatClover
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Big Stone Gap; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

Cities nearby

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Big Stone Gap.

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