Hail history for Asotin County, WA

Asotin County has 21 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 16 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on June 6, 1961.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 21 since 1961

1″ or larger 16 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · June 6, 1961

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 Asotin County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 21 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 3, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
June 12, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
June 12, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
June 8, 2016	1.25″	Half dollar
September 3, 2013	1.75″	Golf ball
July 15, 2012	0.75″	Penny
June 30, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
June 30, 2012	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 3, 2022 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Delayed report via social media. Time and location estimated via radar.

June 8, 2016 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

A member of the public reported 1.25 inch size hail which caused dents in a car near Anatone, Washington.

June 22, 2011 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A severe thunderstorm moved into Asotin County from northeast Oregon during the late afternoon or early evening hours. The public reported hail stones up to the size of golf balls as the storm moved over Montgomery Ridge.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	0	0	0	7	10	3

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 Asotin County

Has it ever hailed in Asotin County?

Yes — 21 hail events have been recorded for Asotin County, WA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 16 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Asotin County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Asotin County, WA is June 3, 2022, 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 Asotin County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on June 6, 1961. 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.