Hail history for Wasco County, OR

Wasco County has 14 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 9 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on June 26, 2017.

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 14 since 1987

1″ or larger 9 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · June 26, 2017

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 Wasco County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 14 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 11, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
June 26, 2019	0.88″	Nickel
June 26, 2017	1.75″	Golf ball
August 2, 2014	1.25″	Half dollar
July 22, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
July 22, 2014	1.25″	Half dollar
July 22, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
August 10, 2013	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 26, 2019 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Hail up to nickel size and .62 inches of rainfall in 15 minutes was reported.

June 26, 2017 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Trained spotter relayed a report from the public of golf ball size hail in southern Wasco county.

August 17, 2010 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail up to quarter size nearly covered the ground.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	1	0	3	9	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 Wasco County

Has it ever hailed in Wasco County?

Yes — 14 hail events have been recorded for Wasco County, OR in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1987, including 9 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Wasco County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Wasco County, OR is June 11, 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 Wasco County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on June 26, 2017. 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.