Hail HistoryHail history for Blackstone, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Blackstone on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on May 11, 2013. Hail is most common here in May and September.
Recent hail near Blackstone
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Blackstone in the last two years.
Hail days near Blackstone by year
When hail season peaks near Blackstone
Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (2) and September (2).
Largest hail storms near Blackstone
May 11, 2013 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Nottoway (7 mi from Blackstone)
May 27, 2017 · 1 in (quarter) · Blackstone (1 mi from Blackstone)
Sep 7, 2023 · 1 in (quarter) · Crewe (9 mi from Blackstone)
Sep 28, 2006 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Richmond (5 mi from Blackstone)
Apr 3, 2006 · 0.75 in (penny) · Franklin (10 mi from Blackstone)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Blackstone
82 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Blackstone since 2006, on 44 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Jun 19, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Crewe, Dundas, Forkland 5 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Wilsons, Darvills 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Blackstone 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Crewe, Blackstone 3 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Crewe Muni, Spainville, Blackstone 3 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Crewe, Crewe Muni 2 wind reports |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Blackstone Aaf, Danieltown, Blackstone 6 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Nottoway, The Falls 4 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Kenbridge 1 wind report |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Crewe Muni 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 Blackstone; 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 Blackstone.
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