Hail history for Douglas County, WA

Douglas County has 16 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 9 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) on July 1, 2008.

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 16 since 1956

1″ or larger 9 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.5″ ping-pong ball · July 1, 2008

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 Douglas County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 16 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 10, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 3, 2022	0.75″	Penny
June 5, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
August 10, 2019	0.77″	Penny
June 29, 2015	0.88″	Nickel
July 17, 2013	1.0″	Quarter
July 31, 2010	0.88″	Nickel
July 31, 2010	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

July 10, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Several reports of crop damage from hail and flooding between Waterville and Coulee City. Hail ranged from penny to quarter size in this corridor.

June 5, 2022 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail reported. Observer also estimated wind gusts at 60 mph.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	0	0	0	3	4	5	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 Douglas County

Has it ever hailed in Douglas County?

Yes — 16 hail events have been recorded for Douglas County, WA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 9 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Douglas County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Douglas County, WA is July 10, 2023, 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 Douglas County?

1.5″ (ping-pong ball), recorded on July 1, 2008. 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.