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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 97520

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 97520 from July 27, 1960 through July 4, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
13
Wind Reports
5
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 97520 · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 4, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 97520

13 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2025
2:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 97520
Jackson County · 62,738 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported 1.00 inch (quarter size) hail at Emigrant Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Ashland, OR
1.00″ hail
Aug 8, 2013
2:45 PM PST-8
Hail report for ZIP 97520
Jackson County · 62,738 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An orchardist from a orchard near Talent reported a 50% loss of the pear crop due to hail damage. Estimated hail size was 0.5 to 1.0 inches judging from holes in the ground. The monetary value of the loss is not known.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Talent, OR
1.75″ hail
Aug 1, 2009
8:40 PM PST-8
Hail report for ZIP 97520
Jackson County · 62,738 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported at this location and time.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Ashland, OR
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2009
8:10 PM PST-8
Hail report for ZIP 97520
Jackson County · 62,738 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Most of the hailstones were nickel sized, some were quarter sized. The larger ones measured 11/8 inches in diameter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Ashland, OR
0.88″ hail
Aug 17, 2008
4:45 PM PST-8
Hail report for ZIP 97520
Jackson County · 62,738 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A fire crew working a wildfire at NW Baldy Buttes 3E Howard Prairie reported nickel size hail at T38 R5 SEC8. 0.50 inch hail was reported at 18/1620 PDT at nearby Fish Lake Resort. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for this storm at 17/1551 PDT, effective from 17/1551 until 17/1615 PDT. The area covered was east central Jackson and southwest Klamath counties. A new warning was issued for this storm at 17/1614 PDT, effective from 17/1614 until 17/1700 PDT. The area covered was east central Jackson and west central Klamath counties. The warning expired at 17/1700 PDT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.09 NNE Pinehurst, OR
1.00″ hail
Aug 30, 2007
3:15 PM PST-8
Hail report for ZIP 97520
Jackson County · 62,738 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An Ashland Emergency Manager reported large hail for a brief period in the late afternoon. This was the only report of severe hail among numerous reports of smaller hail, so it is assumed that the severe hail coverage was local and and period of time was brief.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ashland, OR
0.75″ hail
May 27, 2005
7:25 PM PST
Hail report for ZIP 97520
Jackson County · 62,738 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter 3SE Ashland reported 0.75 inch hail with a thunderstorm.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ashland, OR
1.25″ hail
Aug 6, 2003
5:12 PM PST
Hail report for ZIP 97520
Jackson County · 62,738 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter JA58 reported hail, the largest of which was golf ball size.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ashland, OR
0.75″ hail
Jul 10, 1998
5:17 PM PST
Hail report for ZIP 97520
Jackson County · 62,738 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorm produced dime size hail in north Ashland.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ashland, OR
1.00″ hail
Aug 20, 1991
11:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 97520
Jackson County · 62,738 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, OR
1.75″ hail
Jun 4, 1969
6:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 97520
Jackson County · 62,738 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, OR
1.75″ hail
Jul 13, 1964
5:19 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 97520
Jackson County · 62,738 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, OR
0.75″ hail
Jul 27, 1960
5:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 97520
Jackson County · 62,738 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, OR
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 97520

5 reports
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58 mph
Jul 7, 2015
6:49 PM PST-8
Wind report for ZIP 97520
Jackson County · 62,738 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A former local weathercaster reported winds gusting 50-60 mph in Ashland.
NWS Wind Report Location: .42 SSW Ashland, OR
70 mph
Mar 13, 2011
3:27 PM PST-8
Wind report for ZIP 97520
Jackson County · 62,738 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were broken or uprooted when the squall line went through. ODOT reported Oregon Highway 62 was closed by fallen trees. A house, shed, and mobile home in Rogue River were destroyed by falling trees. Another house was destroyed in Jacksonville.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Ashland, OR
UNK mph
Aug 20, 1991
9:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 97520
Jackson County · 62,738 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, OR
67 mph
Sep 17, 1982
8:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 97520
Jackson County · 62,738 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, OR
UNK mph
Jul 21, 1971
9:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 97520
Jackson County · 62,738 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, OR
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 97520

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 97520 area census snapshot

People & households
Population26,983
Households12,456
Housing units13,964
Income
Median household income$71,485
$100k+ households35.9%
$150k+ households15.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,424
Attached single-family1,538
Small multifamily1,771
Large multifamily1,268
Mobile homes667
Housing mix
Single-family share60.3%
Attached-home share11.0%
Multifamily share21.8%
Mobile-home share4.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,076
Renter-occupied5,380
Vacant units1,508
Home value & age
Median home value$568,700
Owner homes $300k+84.9%
Owner homes $500k+61.1%
Owner homes $750k+20.7%
Median year built1980
Older-home share50.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars11,737
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 97520 have on record?

Our records show 13 hail, 5 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near ZIP 97520, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 4, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 97520?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 97520 is 1.75″. It was reported near Ashland, OR on August 1, 2009.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 97520 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 97520 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 97520 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 97520 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 97520 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 97520 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 97520 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 97520, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 97520, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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