Hail history for Klamath County, OR

Klamath County has 33 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 23 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on June 30, 1987.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month August

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 33 since 1961

1″ or larger 23 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · June 30, 1987

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 Klamath County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 33 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 5, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
August 5, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
May 30, 2020	1.75″	Golf ball
May 30, 2020	1.75″	Golf ball
August 10, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
August 8, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
August 5, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
August 12, 2013	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

August 5, 2020 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A member of the public reported large hail. They sent a picture of 1.0 inch hail taken next to a quarter for size estimation. The reporter said that the picture was taken after some melting had occurred.

May 30, 2020 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A member of the public reported 1.75 inch hail. It hailed for approximately 15 minutes, with the hail damaging vehicles. Minor street flooding and mudslides in town.

May 30, 2020 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Large hail damaged vehicles. This occurred at milepost 8 on the Silver Lake Highway (Oregon 31).

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	0	1	5	13	9	4

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 Klamath County

Has it ever hailed in Klamath County?

Yes — 33 hail events have been recorded for Klamath County, OR in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 23 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Klamath County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Klamath County, OR is August 5, 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 Klamath County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on June 30, 1987. 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.