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Hail history for Bluefield, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bluefield on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 8, 2019. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Bluefield
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Cumberland Hgts 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Bluefield |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Bluefield by year
When hail season peaks near Bluefield
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near Bluefield
Jun 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bluefield (1 mi from Bluefield)
Apr 5, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pocahontas (5 mi from Bluefield)
Jun 28, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pocahontas (7 mi from Bluefield)
Apr 8, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rock (10 mi from Bluefield)
May 2, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Yards (2 mi from Bluefield)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bluefield
79 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bluefield since 2006, on 50 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Feb 11, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Tiptop 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Rocky Gap 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Bluewell, Sandlick 3 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 52 mph, estimated | Maybeury 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Wolfe, Sandlick, North Gap 3 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Leckie, O Toole, Littlesburg 4 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Little Town 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Bluefield, Ceres 2 wind reports |
| May 26, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Brush Fork, Bluefield, Glenwood 3 wind reports |
| Feb 12, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Brush Fork, Montcalm 2 wind reports |
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 Bluefield; 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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34 hail days
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 Bluefield.
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