Hail History

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Hail history for La Grande, OR

Last hail within 10 milesAug 5, 20240.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 31, 2015
Hail days since 200615
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles4

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of La Grande on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 31, 2015. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near La Grande

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

Hail days near La Grande by year

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When hail season peaks near La Grande

Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and August (4).

JanFebMarApr3May3Jun5Jul4AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near La Grande

Jul 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · La Grande (5 mi from La Grande)

May 31, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Conley (6 mi from La Grande)

Aug 3, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Perry (6 mi from La Grande)

Aug 11, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · La Grande (0 mi from La Grande)

Jul 5, 2009 · 1.38 in · Hilgard (8 mi from La Grande)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near La Grande

4 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of La Grande since 2006, on 4 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 30, 202160 mph, estimatedMay Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 201460 mph, estimatedLa Grande
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 19, 201160 mph, estimatedLa Grande
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 200845 mph, estimatedLa Grande
1 wind report		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 La Grande; 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.

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 La Grande.

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