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Hail history in Oregon
Oregon has 854 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1950 — 502 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) in Gilliam County on July 9, 1995.
When it hails in Oregon
All recorded Oregon events by month, 1950–present · data through April 2026.
Every Oregon county, ranked by recorded hail
| County | Events | ≥1″ | Largest | Most recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deschutes County | 161 | 96 | 2.0″ | 2025 |
| Union County | 90 | 56 | 2.0″ | 2024 |
| Umatilla County | 89 | 49 | 3.0″ | 2024 |
| Jackson County | 63 | 40 | 1.75″ | 2021 |
| Crook County | 52 | 29 | 1.75″ | 2023 |
| Wallowa County | 39 | 19 | 2.5″ | 2024 |
| Jefferson County | 37 | 21 | 1.75″ | 2023 |
| Grant County | 33 | 18 | 2.5″ | 2023 |
| Klamath County | 33 | 23 | 2.0″ | 2020 |
| Morrow County | 31 | 21 | 2.5″ | 2015 |
| Baker County | 26 | 16 | 1.5″ | 2023 |
| Malheur County | 26 | 17 | 2.0″ | 2023 |
| Wheeler County | 22 | 14 | 1.75″ | 2022 |
| Lake County | 15 | 12 | 2.0″ | 2018 |
| Lane County | 15 | 9 | 1.75″ | 2024 |
| Clackamas County | 14 | 6 | 1.75″ | 2025 |
| Wasco County | 14 | 9 | 1.75″ | 2020 |
| Douglas County | 12 | 9 | 1.75″ | 2020 |
| Gilliam County | 11 | 4 | 4.0″ | 2019 |
| Harney County | 11 | 7 | 1.75″ | 2019 |
| Linn County | 11 | 2 | 1.75″ | 2022 |
| Josephine County | 9 | 5 | 1.75″ | 2015 |
| Sherman County | 8 | 5 | 1.0″ | 2024 |
| Washington County | 8 | 5 | 1.75″ | 2023 |
| Multnomah County | 6 | 1 | 1.5″ | 2008 |
| Marion County | 5 | 3 | 1.75″ | 2023 |
| Clatsop County | 4 | 2 | 2.0″ | 2021 |
| Columbia County | 3 | 3 | 1.0″ | 2017 |
| Hood River County | 3 | 0 | 0.75″ | 2018 |
| Coos County | 1 | 0 | 0.75″ | 2006 |
| Curry County | 1 | 1 | 1.0″ | 2015 |
| Tillamook County | 1 | 0 | 0.75″ | 2017 |
| Benton County | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Lincoln County | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Polk County | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Yamhill County | 0 | 0 | — | — |
Questions about hail in Oregon
How often does it hail in Oregon?
The NOAA Storm Events Database records 854 hail events for Oregon since 1950, 502 of them 1″ (quarter size) or larger. Recorded frequency varies sharply by county — the table on this page ranks all 36.
What is the largest hail ever recorded in Oregon?
4.0″ (softball), recorded in Gilliam County on July 9, 1995. See it at true size on the actual-size hail chart.
When is hail season in Oregon?
Recorded events peak in August. The by-month chart on this page shows the full seasonal shape — and each county page carries its own, since timing shifts across the state.
How do I check hail history for my address in Oregon?
Storm Events records events at the county level, so pick your county below or use the ZIP lookup. For "did it hail on this date" claim questions, the date lookup searches every recorded Oregon event.
Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain. Each county page shows the full event timeline, month profile, and storm-report narratives.