Hail History

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Hail history for Orofino, ID

Last hail within 10 milesJun 8, 20161.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 8, 2016
Hail days since 20065
Days with hail 1 inch or larger3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles16

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Orofino on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 8, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Orofino

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Orofino in the last two years.

Hail days near Orofino by year

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When hail season peaks near Orofino

Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (2) and May (1).

JanFebMar1Apr1May2JunJul1AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Orofino

Jun 8, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Greer (8 mi from Orofino)

National Weather Service description (English): Spotter estimated the hailstones were up to 2.00 inches in diameter.

Apr 24, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Orofino (0 mi from Orofino)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter estimated golf ball sized hail in Orofino.

May 21, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Ahsahka (4 mi from Orofino)

Jun 29, 2007 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Orofino (0 mi from Orofino)

Aug 8, 2008 · 0.75 in (penny) · Orofino (5 mi from Orofino)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Orofino

16 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Orofino since 2006, on 11 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on May 21, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 23, 2026damage reportedOrofino
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 1, 201558 mph, estimatedPeck, Linden
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 20, 201358 mph, measuredOrofino
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 16, 201060 mph, estimatedOrofino, Greer
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 18, 201058 mph, estimatedGreer
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 201058 mph, estimatedGreer
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 200958 mph, estimatedOrofino Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 8, 200860 mph, estimatedOrofino
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 200758 mph, estimatedOrofino
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 200669 mph, estimatedOrofino, Ahsahka
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Orofino; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Orofino.

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