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Hail history for Big Stone Gap, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Big Stone Gap on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) 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.
Hail days near Big Stone Gap by year
When hail season peaks near Big Stone Gap
Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (2) and May (1).
Largest hail storms near Big Stone Gap
Apr 4, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Appalachia (3 mi from Big Stone Gap)
May 18, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Big Stone Gap (2 mi from Big Stone Gap)
Mar 14, 2016 · 1 in (quarter) · Big Stone Gap (2 mi from Big Stone Gap)
Aug 25, 2007 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Norton (7 mi from Big Stone Gap)
Apr 10, 2009 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Dorchester Jct (6 mi from Big Stone Gap)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Big Stone Gap
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2011 | EF0 | Norton 7 mi from Big Stone Gap |
| Mar 4, 2008 | EF1 | Big Stone Gap 2 mi from Big Stone Gap |
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.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Big Stone Gap 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Lynch, Fort Blackmore 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Addington 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Clover, East Stone Gap, Norton 3 wind reports |
| May 17, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Seminary 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Kelly View 1 wind report |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | East Stone Gap 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Dorchester Jct 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Big Stone Gap 1 wind report |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Clover 1 wind report |
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.
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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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