Hail history for Adams County, WA

Adams County has 10 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 6 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on July 10, 1998.

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 10 since 1982

1″ or larger 6 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · July 10, 1998

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 10 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 12, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 20, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
July 4, 2006	1.0″	Quarter
July 4, 2006	0.88″	Nickel
June 27, 2001	0.75″	Penny
July 10, 1998	1.75″	Golf ball
July 10, 1998	1.75″	Golf ball
April 23, 1998	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

August 12, 2022 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

A thunderstorm developed East of Connell and traveled North toward Ritzville. It produced hail 1.5 inch in Lind WA around 0709PST. It also had reports of 0.75 inch and 1 inch.

July 10, 1998 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

1.75 inch diameter hail

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	1	4	3	1	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 Adams County

Has it ever hailed in Adams County?

Yes — 10 hail events have been recorded for Adams County, WA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1982, including 6 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Adams County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Adams County, WA is August 12, 2022, with 1.5″ (ping-pong 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 Adams County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on July 10, 1998. 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 Washington hail history

All 39 Washington 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.