Hail HistoryHail history for Bristol, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bristol on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 27, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Bristol
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 0.25 in pea | Bristol Tn 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Bristol |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Bristol by year
When hail season peaks near Bristol
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Bristol
Apr 27, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Bristol (8 mi from Bristol)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported thunderstorms produced baseball-size hail 7 miles southeast of Bristol.Jul 27, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bristol (2 mi from Bristol)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in the City of Bristol.Sep 28, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bristol (1 mi from Bristol)
May 26, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bristol (2 mi from Bristol)
May 6, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Burson Place (4 mi from Bristol)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bristol
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2012 | EF0 | Haskell 3 mi from Bristol |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF0 | Haskell 4 mi from Bristol |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bristol
99 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bristol since 2006, on 75 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Dec 19, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2026 | damage reported | Benhams 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Blountville 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Bristol Va 1 wind report |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Avoca 1 wind report |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Friendship 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Bristol 1 wind report |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Blountville, Leonard 2 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Avoca 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Oak Grove 1 wind report |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Blountville 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 Bristol; 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 Bristol.
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