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Bland County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 14, 2026

Has it hailed in Bland County, Virginia recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 23 hail reports with hail up to 0.25", among 35 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 12 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Bland County, Virginia showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Bland County, Virginia. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Bland County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Bland County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

35
Events (12 mo)
23
Hail
12
Wind
0
Tornado
0.25"
Max hail
55
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Mar 16, 2026 wind event near Bland County, Bland County, Virginia, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Mar 16, 2026 wind event (55 mph) near Bland County. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Bland County

Current NEXRAD radar over Bland County, Virginia with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Bland County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 1 storm day · 3 NWS warnings — hail to 0.25" Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 2 storm days · 4 NWS warnings — hail to 0.25" Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Friday, August 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, August 14, 2026 storm activity in Bland County, Virginia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 142 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Tazewell, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Pea size hail and wind gusts up to 30 mph. Impact: Wind gusts may knock over loose objects. Locations impacted include... Tazewell... Ceres... Burkes Garden... Gratton... and Asberrys.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bland County

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

“Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 E Mechanicsburg. Tree down along E Blue Grass Trl/VA 42. (RNK)”

SPC verified report · 1 E Mechanicsburg

“Tree down across Clear Fork Creek Road. (RNK)”

SPC verified report · 3 W Rocky Gap

Sunday, August 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, August 9, 2026 storm activity in Bland County, Virginia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 340 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Long Spur, or near Bland, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Christiansburg... Radford... Pulaski... Dublin... Poplar Hill... Max Meadows... and Mechanicsburg.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bland County

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, July 28, 2026 storm activity in Bland County, Virginia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 314 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Rocky Gap, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Bluefield... Bland... Max Meadows... Rocky Gap... Bastian... Mechanicsburg... and Clear Fork.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bland County

“At 236 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near War, or 10 miles south of Welch, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Bluefield... Tazewell... Burkes Garden... Clear Fork... Amonate... Gratton... and Asberrys.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bland County

Saturday, July 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 11, 2026 storm activity in Bland County, Virginia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1120 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Kimberling, or near Bland, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Pulaski... Bland... Max Meadows... Long Spur... Mechanicsburg... Gunton Park... and White Gate.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bland County

Sunday, July 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 556 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Kimballton to near Long Spur. Movement was east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Blacksburg... Radford... Pulaski... Pearisburg... Dublin... Pembroke... and Newport.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bland County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 4, 2026 storm activity in Bland County, Virginia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 121 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Rural Retreat, moving north at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Wytheville... Rural Retreat... Ceres... Crockett... Marion Wytheville... and Favonia.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bland County

“At 1158 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Mechanicsburg, or 10 miles northwest of Pulaski, moving northeast at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Long Spur... White Gate... and Mechanicsburg.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bland County

Thursday, June 18, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 18, 2026 storm activity in Bland County, Virginia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1033 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Chapel to near Pulaski to near Patterson. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Blacksburg... Christiansburg... Radford... Pulaski... Pearisburg...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bland County

“Winds from strong showers blew a tree down on Enterprise Lane at the intersection with N Scenic Highway. (RNK)”

SPC verified report · 2 NNW Rocky Gap

Friday, June 12, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, June 12, 2026 storm activity in Bland County, Virginia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 610 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Allison Gap, or 7 miles north of Saltville, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Marion... Saltville... Chilhowie... Mount Rogers National Recreation Area... Ceres... Nebo...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bland County

“At 558 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Long Spur, or near Max Meadows, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Radford... Pulaski... Dublin... Indian Valley... Max Meadows... Allisonia... and Claytor Dam.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bland County

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 348 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Tazewell, moving south at 15 mph. Hazard: Pea size hail and wind gusts up to 30 mph. Impact: Wind gusts may knock over loose objects. Locations impacted include... Tazewell... Gratton... Asberrys... and Nebo.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bland County

Sunday, May 24, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 833 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Quinwood to near Pipestem to near Burkes Garden. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Bluefield... Princeton... Hinton... Rainelle... Alderson...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bland County

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 728 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Montcalm to near Tazewell to near Raven. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Bluefield... Princeton... Richlands... Tazewell... Cedar Bluff...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bland County

Monday, March 16, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, March 16, 2026 storm activity in Bland County, Virginia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 747 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Buck to Rich Creek to Fort Chiswell. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Radford... Pulaski... Pearisburg... Hinton... Dublin... Narrows... and Alderson.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bland County

“At 639 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Mount Hope to near Quarry. Movement was northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Bluefield... Bland... Princeton... Marion... Tazewell... Hinton... and Saltville.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bland County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Virginia, Bland, Smyth, and Tazewell Counties. In West Virginia, Mercer, Summers, and Western Greenbrier Counties. WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 AM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bland County

Saturday, March 7, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 109 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Max Meadows, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Pea size hail and wind gusts up to 30 mph. Impact: Gusty winds up to 30 mph may knock loose objects around. Locations impacted include... Pulaski... Wytheville... Dublin... Max Meadows... Long Spur... Fort Chiswell... and Draper.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bland County

Monday, February 23, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina, central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bland County

Sunday, February 22, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina, central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bland County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina, central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bland County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Bland County, VA?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 35 severe weather events in Bland County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Bland County recently?

Yes — 23 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.25" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

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