Hail History

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Hail history for Bluefield, WV

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20250.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Apr 8, 2019
Hail days since 200628
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles81

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bluefield on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Apr 8, 2019. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Bluefield

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 16, 20250.75 in
penny		Cumberland Hgts
1 hail report · closest near the center of Bluefield		NOAA Storm Events

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

3062074080931051121213141511617118219120212222312412526

When hail season peaks near Bluefield

Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and April (8).

JanFeb1Mar8Apr9May6Jun3Jul1AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Bluefield

Apr 8, 2019 · 3 in (tea cup) · Colored Hill (10 mi from Bluefield)

National Weather Service description (English): The hail stones ranged in diameter from one to three inches. The very large hail caused damage to roof coverings and vehicles. Damage values are estimated.

Jun 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bluefield (3 mi from Bluefield)

Apr 5, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pocahontas (7 mi from Bluefield)

May 14, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Princeton (10 mi from Bluefield)

Jun 28, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pocahontas (9 mi from Bluefield)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bluefield

81 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bluefield since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Feb 11, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedRocky Gap
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedBluewell, Sandlick
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedWolfe, Sandlick, North Gap
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 202658 mph, estimatedLittlesburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202558 mph, estimatedBluefield, Ceres
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202469 mph, estimatedBrush Fork, Bluefield, Giatto
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 12, 202458 mph, estimatedBrush Fork, Montcalm
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202369 mph, estimatedCoaldale
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 202263 mph, estimatedBastian
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202258 mph, estimatedBluefield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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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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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