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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 98844

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 98844 from August 6, 1997 through September 25, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
12
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 98844 · 1997–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 25, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 98844

5 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 14, 2022
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 98844
Okanogan County · 16,257 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURES FROM SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Chesaw, WA
1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2008
6:20 PM PST-8
Hail report for ZIP 98844
Okanogan County · 16,257 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Oroville, WA
0.75″ hail
Jul 6, 2006
6:15 PM PST
Hail report for ZIP 98844
Okanogan County · 16,257 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oroville, WA
0.75″ hail
Jul 5, 2006
7:10 PM PST
Hail report for ZIP 98844
Okanogan County · 16,257 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Oroville, WA
0.75″ hail
Jul 5, 2006
6:50 PM PST
Hail report for ZIP 98844
Okanogan County · 16,257 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Oroville, WA
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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 98844

12 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 25, 2024
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 98844
Okanogan County · 16,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager relays report that multiple trees are down in Oroville with damage to roof on at least one home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Oroville, WA
UNK mph
Sep 25, 2024
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 98844
Okanogan County · 16,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down across from Oroville High School.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Oroville, WA
UNK mph
Sep 25, 2024
9:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 98844
Okanogan County · 16,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down... snapped power poles. Wannacut Lake.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SW Oroville, WA
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2023
3:21 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 98844
Okanogan County · 16,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Carport roof blown off and downed tree limbs at a residence in Oroville. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oroville, WA
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2023
3:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 98844
Okanogan County · 16,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed wires and power outages in the Ellisforde area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Ellisforde, WA
62 mph
May 3, 2023
9:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 98844
Okanogan County · 16,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIND GUST MEASURED AT THE LOST LAKE RAWS. ESTIMATED TIME OFF OF RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Chesaw, WA
UNK mph
May 18, 2022
10:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 98844
Okanogan County · 16,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Molson, WA
UNK mph
Apr 4, 2022
5:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 98844
Okanogan County · 16,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Molson, WA
61 mph
Jun 25, 2018
10:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 98844
Okanogan County · 16,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIND GUST REPORTED AT OROVILLE RAWS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Oroville, WA
61 mph
Sep 30, 2014
1:25 PM PST-8
Wind report for ZIP 98844
Okanogan County · 16,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Oroville RAWS measured winds sustained at 37 mph with a gust to 61 mph between 1240 and 1340 LST. The wind gust was associated with outflow from a decaying shower. No lightning was observed with the convective shower. The Oroville COOP reported damage to the power station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.77 NW Oroville, WA
70 mph
Jul 3, 2008
6:20 PM PST-8
Wind report for ZIP 98844
Okanogan County · 16,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.48 NNW Oroville Scott Arpt, WA
70 mph
Aug 6, 1997
6:30 PM PST
Wind report for ZIP 98844
Okanogan County · 16,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 61 mph gust reported at automatic weather station ...elev 1303 ft
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Oroville, WA
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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 98844

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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 98844 area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,814
Households2,307
Housing units3,017
Income
Median household income$42,541
$100k+ households21.5%
$150k+ households8.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,393
Attached single-family30
Small multifamily149
Large multifamily83
Mobile homes351
Housing mix
Single-family share79.3%
Attached-home share1.0%
Multifamily share7.7%
Mobile-home share11.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,776
Renter-occupied531
Vacant units710
Home value & age
Median home value$251,100
Owner homes $300k+42.3%
Owner homes $500k+10.6%
Owner homes $750k+5.7%
Median year built1983
Older-home share45.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,211
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 98844 have on record?

Our records show 5 hail, 12 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near ZIP 98844, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 25, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 98844?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 98844 is 1.00″. It was reported near Chesaw, WA on August 14, 2022.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 98844 — 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 98844 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 98844 — 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 98844 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 98844 — 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 98844 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 98844 — 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 98844, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 98844, 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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