Hail history for Clatsop County, OR

Clatsop County has 4 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 2 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on January 18, 2018.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026

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 4 since 1996

1″ or larger 2 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · January 18, 2018

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.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 4 of 4 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 7, 2021	0.88″	Nickel
January 18, 2018	2.0″	Hen egg
October 14, 2016	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 11, 1996	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

March 7, 2021 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Nickel sized hail fell in the Warrenton area. There were other reports of 0.25 to 0.7 inch hail in the Warrenton and Astoria at about the same time. There was one report of 0.5 inch hail covering the road up to 1 inch deep in Astoria.

January 18, 2018 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Picture on Twitter from Seaside showed 2 inch hail. A trained spotter also reported 1 inch hail 1 mile north of Seaside.

October 14, 2016 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Warrenton Police Department posted a picture to Twitter of 1 to 1.5 inch hail from Hammond, Oregon.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	1	0	2	1

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 Clatsop County

Has it ever hailed in Clatsop County?

Yes — 4 hail events have been recorded for Clatsop County, OR in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1996, including 2 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Clatsop County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Clatsop County, OR is March 7, 2021, with 0.88″ (nickel) 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 Clatsop County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on January 18, 2018. 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.

More Oregon hail history

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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.