Hail history for Morrow County, OR

Morrow County has 31 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 21 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on June 1, 1957.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

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 31 since 1957

1″ or larger 21 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · June 1, 1957

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 Morrow County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 31 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 31, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
September 15, 2013	1.0″	Quarter
September 5, 2013	1.75″	Golf ball
September 5, 2013	1.0″	Quarter
July 17, 2012	2.0″	Hen egg
July 17, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
July 17, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
July 17, 2012	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

July 17, 2012 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail accompanied by minor creek flash flooding.

May 31, 1997 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A farmer reported severe damage to wheat crop. Hail dented three vehicles.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	0	1	0	6	14	9	0

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 Morrow County

Has it ever hailed in Morrow County?

Yes — 31 hail events have been recorded for Morrow County, OR in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 21 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Morrow County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Morrow County, OR is May 31, 2015, 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 Morrow County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on June 1, 1957. 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.