Hail history for Douglas County, OR

Douglas County has 12 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 9 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on August 12, 2014.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

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 12 since 1989

1″ or larger 9 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · August 12, 2014

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 Douglas County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 12 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 28, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
May 4, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
July 8, 2015	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
August 12, 2014	1.75″	Golf ball
July 19, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
June 4, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
April 23, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
July 27, 2010	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

July 28, 2020 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail with a diameter of 1.0 inches was reported at 350 Resort Drive at Diamond Lake.

July 8, 2015 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

A member of the public reported golf-ball sized hail near Tiller. They uploaded a photo.

August 12, 2014 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A COOP observer southwest of Tiller reported that a few spots in the vicinity received hail from ping pong ball (1.5 inches) to golf ball (1.75 inches) size from a thunderstorm on the afternoon of 08/12/2014. Significant vegetation damage was observed in the area.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	1	2	1	7	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 Douglas County

Has it ever hailed in Douglas County?

Yes — 12 hail events have been recorded for Douglas County, OR in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1989, including 9 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Douglas County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Douglas County, OR is July 28, 2020, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Douglas County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on August 12, 2014. 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.