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Hail history for Blacksburg, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Blacksburg on 48 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 14, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Blacksburg ranks #270 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Blacksburg
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Prices Fork 3 hail reports · closest near the center of Blacksburg |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Merrimac 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Blacksburg |
| May 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Vicker, Cambria 2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Blacksburg |
| May 13, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Montgomery, Houchins 2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Blacksburg |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Blacksburg by year
When hail season peaks near Blacksburg
Of the 48 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (15) and June (12).
Largest hail storms near Blacksburg
Aug 14, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Christiansburg (7 mi from Blacksburg)
Jun 22, 2008 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Blacksburg (1 mi from Blacksburg)
Apr 5, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Cambria (6 mi from Blacksburg)
May 14, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Radford City (10 mi from Blacksburg)
Jun 9, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Cambria (6 mi from Blacksburg)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Blacksburg
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2021 | EF1 | Merrimac 3 mi from Blacksburg |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Blacksburg
136 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Blacksburg since 2006, on 89 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jul 2, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Prices Fork, Christiansburg 2 wind reports |
| Aug 19, 2026 | damage reported | Blacksburg, Merrimac 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Prices Fork, Merrimac, Blacksburg 5 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | New Ellett 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Blacksburg 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Mt Tabor, Montgomery 2 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 63 mph, measured | Blacksburg Vpi Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 31, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Christiansburg, Arthur 2 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Blacksburg 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Prices Fork, Mt Tabor, Cowan 3 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 Blacksburg; 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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68 hail days - Hollins
65 hail days - Vinton
72 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 Blacksburg.
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