Hail history for Harney County, OR

Harney County has 11 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 7 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on August 9, 2019.

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 11 since 1998

1″ or larger 7 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · August 9, 2019

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 8 of 11 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 9, 2019	1.75″	Golf ball
May 25, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
May 11, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
July 22, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
July 3, 2009	0.75″	Penny
June 3, 2009	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 3, 2009	1.75″	Golf ball
July 2, 2006	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

August 9, 2019 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

BLM employees reported golf ball hail at the Frenchglen BLM office.

June 3, 2009 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A trained spotter near White Horse Ranch in southern Harney County, Oregon reported golf ball sized hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	1	6	4	0

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 Harney County

Has it ever hailed in Harney County?

Yes — 11 hail events have been recorded for Harney County, OR in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1998, including 7 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Harney County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Harney County, OR is August 9, 2019, with 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 Harney County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on August 9, 2019. 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

All 36 Oregon counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.