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Hail history for Chelan County, WA
11 hail reports in Chelan County since 2006 on 5 days. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on May 29, 2015.
Recent hail in Chelan County
No hail was reported in Chelan County in the last two years.
Hail days in Chelan County by year
When hail season peaks in Chelan County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Chelan County
8 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Chelan County since 2006, on 8 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on May 30, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2024 | 40 mph, measured | West Wenatchee 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2023 | 62 mph, measured | Entiat 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2022 | 59 mph, measured | Entiat 1 wind report |
| Jun 5, 2022 | 40 mph, estimated | West Wenatchee 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2018 | 69 mph, measured | Entiat 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2017 | 71 mph, measured | Entiat 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2013 | 60 mph, estimated | Stayman 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2006 | 58 mph, estimated | Telma 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 Chelan County; 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).