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Hail history for Madras, OR
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Madras on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 4, 2017. Hail is most common here in August and May.
Recent hail near Madras
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Madras in the last two years.
Hail days near Madras by year
When hail season peaks near Madras
Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (2) and May (2).
Largest hail storms near Madras
Aug 25, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Madras (0 mi from Madras)
May 4, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Madras (0 mi from Madras)
National Weather Service description (English): Measured 1.75 inch hail occurred at Madras in Jefferson county. Report from public post on NWS Pendleton Facebook page.Aug 1, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Culver (9 mi from Madras)
Jun 3, 2007 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Warm Spgs (9 mi from Madras)
Jul 14, 2012 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Cove Palisades St (8 mi from Madras)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Madras
16 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Madras since 2006, on 9 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Jul 30, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2022 | 67 mph, measured | Madras 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2020 | 64 mph, measured | Gateway, Madras 3 wind reports |
| May 30, 2020 | 100 mph, estimated | Culver, Madras, Shaniko 3 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Warm Spgs 1 wind report |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 75 mph, estimated | Paxton 1 wind report |
| Mar 13, 2011 | 60 mph, measured | Madras Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2009 | 55 mph, estimated | Culver, Madras Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jun 4, 2009 | 60 mph, estimated | Madras 3 wind reports |
| Jul 23, 2006 | 58 mph, estimated | Culver 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 Madras; 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.
Nearby cities
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 Madras.
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