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Hail history for Bend, OR
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bend on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 4, 2017. Hail is most common here in August and May.
Bend ranks #820 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →
Recent hail near Bend
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2025 | 1.50 in ping pong ball | Bend 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Bend |
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Of 22 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in August (9) and May (4).
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Jun 12, 2006 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Bend (4 mi from Bend)
Aug 2, 2014 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Bend (1 mi from Bend)
May 4, 2017 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Bend (1 mi from Bend)
National Weather Service description (English): Measure 2 inch hail occurred in northwest Bend in Deschutes county.May 29, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bend (7 mi from Bend)
Sep 5, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bend (1 mi from Bend)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bend
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2017 | EF0 | Bend 3 mi from Bend |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bend
3 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bend since 2006, on 3 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Aug 3, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2025 | 63 mph, a measured | Bend 1 wind report |
| Aug 30, 2007 | 58 mph, a estimat | Bend 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2006 | 58 mph, a estimat | Bend 1 wind report |
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 Bend; 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.
Cities nearby
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 Bend.
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