Hail history for Jackson County, OR

Jackson County has 63 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 40 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on May 4, 2017.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month August

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 63 since 1960

1″ or larger 40 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · May 4, 2017

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Jackson County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Jackson County's peak: August.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 63 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 22, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
September 5, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
May 4, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
May 4, 2017	1.75″	Golf ball
May 4, 2017	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 4, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
May 4, 2017	1.75″	Golf ball
May 4, 2017	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Jackson County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

June 22, 2021 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A member of the public reported 1 inch hail at this location and time. A picture was sent and used for verification.

May 4, 2017 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Time estimated from radar returns.

May 4, 2017 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A member of the public send in a picture of hail about the size of a golf ball. It was found at mile post 55 on Highway 62 near the Natural Bridge Viewpoint.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	1	0	19	15	24	1

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Jackson County

Has it ever hailed in Jackson County?

Yes — 63 hail events have been recorded for Jackson County, OR in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 40 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Jackson County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Jackson County, OR is June 22, 2021, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Jackson County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on May 4, 2017. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Oregon hail history

All 36 Oregon counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.