Hail HistoryHail history for Norton, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Norton on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 9, 2008. Hail is most common here in April and March.
Recent hail near Norton
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Norton in the last two years.
Hail days near Norton by year
When hail season peaks near Norton
Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (2) and March (2).
Largest hail storms near Norton
Jun 9, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bondtown (9 mi from Norton)
National Weather Service description (English): Dispatch reported golfball-size hail at Coeburn.Jul 1, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Riverview (9 mi from Norton)
Aug 18, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Coeburn (8 mi from Norton)
Apr 4, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Appalachia (9 mi from Norton)
May 18, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Big Stone Gap (10 mi from Norton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Norton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2011 | EF0 | Norton 0 mi from Norton |
| Mar 4, 2008 | EF1 | Big Stone Gap 10 mi from Norton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Norton
75 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Norton since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Aug 11, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Big Stone Gap 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Fort Blackmore 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Wise, Coeburn 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 81 mph, measured | Wise 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Addington 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | East Stone Gap, Norton 2 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Kelly View, Bondtown 2 wind reports |
| 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 |
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 Norton; 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 Norton.
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