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Hail history for Yakima County, WA
15 hail reports in Yakima County since 2006 on 8 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 20, 2012.
Recent hail in Yakima County
No hail was reported in Yakima County in the last two years.
Hail days in Yakima County by year
When hail season peaks in Yakima County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Yakima County
9 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Yakima County since 2006, on 5 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2020 | 70 mph, estimated | Union Gap 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2015 | 70 mph, estimated | South Broadway 1 wind report |
| Sep 5, 2013 | 60 mph, estimated | Wenas 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 60 mph, estimated | Harwood, North Prosser, Sunnyside Mun Airport 4 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2012 | 69 mph, estimated | Yakima Air Term, Harrah Airport 2 wind reports |
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 Yakima 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).