Hail history for Linn County, OR

Linn County has 11 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 2 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on July 8, 2012.

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 1958

1″ or larger 2 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · July 8, 2012

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, 2022	0.88″	Nickel
September 18, 2020	0.88″	Nickel
July 8, 2012	1.75″	Golf ball
June 4, 2009	1.0″	Quarter
September 28, 2007	0.5″	Mothball
September 28, 2007	0.5″	Mothball
May 21, 2006	0.88″	Nickel
July 13, 2004	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

August 9, 2022 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Nickel size hail, measuring around 0.88 inches.

July 8, 2012 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A thunderstorm moving through Linn and Marion Counties produced large hail with a report of E1.75 inch hail three miles east of Santiam Junction, Oregon and a report of M0.75 inch hail one mile east-southeast of Detroit, Oregon.

June 4, 2009 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Large hail was accompanied by heavy rain as the storm passed.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	0	0	0	1	5	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 Linn County

Has it ever hailed in Linn County?

Yes — 11 hail events have been recorded for Linn County, OR in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 2 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Linn County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Linn County, OR is August 9, 2022, 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 Linn County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on July 8, 2012. 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.

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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.