Hail history for Columbia County, WA

Columbia County has 10 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 7 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) on July 20, 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 10 since 1991

1″ or larger 7 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.5″ ping-pong ball · July 20, 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 10 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 14, 2021	1.25″	Half dollar
August 11, 2013	1.0″	Quarter
July 20, 2012	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 12, 2012	1.25″	Half dollar
June 23, 2012	1.25″	Half dollar
June 23, 2012	0.88″	Nickel
August 8, 2008	0.75″	Penny
June 27, 2001	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 14, 2021 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

A social media report 14 miles NE of Dayton, WA indicated a thunderstorm produced hail up to the size of 1.25 inches at 12:45 am PDT on June 15th.

July 20, 2012 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

At Camp Wooten State Park, hail ranged from quarter sized up to ping pong ball and was accompanied by heavy rainfall.

Events by decade

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

Has it ever hailed in Columbia County?

Yes — 10 hail events have been recorded for Columbia County, WA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1991, including 7 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Columbia County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Columbia County, WA is June 14, 2021, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Columbia County?

1.5″ (ping-pong ball), recorded on July 20, 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.

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.