NOAA Storm Events, 2016-2025
Hail in Washington, county by county
55 reported hail events across 19 countys, largest 2.75 in.
Reports
55
2016-2025
Counties affected
19
of all Washington counties with hail
Largest stone
2.75 in
in Spokane County
Reports ≥ 2 in
2
3.6% of all reports
Reports are up 78% comparing the most recent half of the record with the earlier half. Report counts track where people look as much as where hail falls.
Counties ranked by hail reports
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Washington hail summary
The counties with the most reported hail in Washington are Stevens (7 reports), Spokane (6 reports), Klickitat (6 reports). The largest stones on record in this period were reported in Spokane (2.75 in), Stevens (2.00 in), Klickitat (1.75 in).
What this does not tell you
A county is a large area and hail swaths are narrow, so a county count cannot tell you whether a particular property was hit. The methodology page sets out what this record can and cannot support.
Frequently asked questions
Which Washington county gets the most hail?
By reported events in this record, Stevens County leads with 7 reports, ahead of Spokane and Klickitat.
What is the largest hailstone recorded in Washington?
The largest reported stone in this period is 2.75 in, in Spokane County. Hailstone records are reported measurements, and estimates from photographs are common.
How often does Washington get damaging hail?
3.6% of the 55 reported events in this period reached 2 inches or more, the size at which shingle and vehicle damage becomes likely.