Hail history for Lane County, OR

Lane County has 15 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 18, 2008.

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 15 since 1962

1″ or larger 9 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · August 18, 2008

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 Lane County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 15 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 17, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
August 9, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
August 9, 2013	0.88″	Nickel
June 4, 2009	1.0″	Quarter
August 18, 2008	1.75″	Golf ball
June 29, 2008	1.0″	Quarter
June 29, 2008	0.75″	Penny
June 30, 2006	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

August 17, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Numerous reports from start to end of 1 inch Hail including a report from the Coffee Pot Wildfire and photos from the Public on social media.

August 9, 2022 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Hail diameter ranging from 0.75 to 1.25 inches. Includes reports from broadcast media.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	0	0	3	8	1	2

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 Lane County

Has it ever hailed in Lane County?

Yes — 15 hail events have been recorded for Lane County, OR in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 9 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lane County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lane County, OR is August 17, 2024, 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 Lane County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on August 18, 2008. 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.