Hail history for Pend Oreille County, WA

Pend Oreille County has 25 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 18 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 17, 1997.

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 25 since 1997

1″ or larger 18 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · June 17, 1997

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 Pend Oreille County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 25 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 20, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 24, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
April 22, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
May 30, 2015	1.25″	Half dollar
May 30, 2015	1.75″	Golf ball
May 30, 2015	1.25″	Half dollar
June 23, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
June 23, 2012	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

May 20, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Report observed near Big Meadow Campground.

May 30, 2015 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A public works employee at Box Canyon Dam or 3 mile south southwest of Metaline, WA measured 1.75 inch hail that fell and damaged a vehicle.

June 17, 1997 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

3 inch hail...estimated wind gust at 60 mph

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	1	9	13	2

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 Pend Oreille County

Has it ever hailed in Pend Oreille County?

Yes — 25 hail events have been recorded for Pend Oreille County, WA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1997, including 18 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Pend Oreille County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Pend Oreille County, WA is May 20, 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 Pend Oreille County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on June 17, 1997. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. 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.