Hail history for Tazewell County, VA

Tazewell County has 99 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 51 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on June 30, 2012.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 99 since 1995

1″ or larger 51 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · June 30, 2012

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Tazewell County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Tazewell County's peak: June.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 99 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 24, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
April 16, 2024	0.75″	Penny
June 4, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 16, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
June 17, 2022	0.88″	Nickel
May 6, 2022	0.88″	Nickel
March 18, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
March 18, 2021	1.75″	Golf ball

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Tazewell County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

July 18, 2013 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail up to quarter size was reported.

July 1, 2012 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail was reported at several locations around Richlands during about a 8-minute period and ranged in size from 1 inch up to 1.75 inches in diameter.

June 30, 2012 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hail ranged from quarter size to hens egg size for a duration of twenty minutes from three miles northwest of Tazewell to one mile east-northeast of Tazewell. The hail caused damage to vehicles. Damage values are estimated.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	11	38	42	8

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Tazewell County

Has it ever hailed in Tazewell County?

Yes — 99 hail events have been recorded for Tazewell County, VA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1995, including 51 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Tazewell County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Tazewell County, VA is September 24, 2024, with 1.25″ (half dollar) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Tazewell County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on June 30, 2012. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.