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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near La Grande, OR

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near La Grande, OR from June 6, 1958 through August 11, 2022, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
28
Wind Reports
11
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  La Grande, OR · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2022

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near La Grande, OR

28 reports
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1.50″ hail
Aug 11, 2022
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for La Grande, OR
Union County · 8,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RADAR ESTIMATED TIME. RECEIVED FACEBOOK REPORT OF HAIL STONES LARGER THAN A QUARTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: La Grande, OR
1.50″ hail
Aug 4, 2021
1:20 AM UTC
Hail report for La Grande, OR
Union County · 8,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SPOTTER UN-114 RELAYED REPORT OF PING PONG BALL SIZED HAIL EAST OF TOWN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E La Grande, OR
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2016
1:05 AM UTC
Hail report for La Grande, OR
Union County · 8,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WEATHER SPOTTER REPORTED HAIL UP TO AN INCH IN DIAMETER AT THE JUNCTION OF INTERSTATE 84 AND HIGHWAY 203 WEST OF THE LA GRANDE AIRPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE La Grande, OR
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2015
1:25 PM PST-8
Hail report for La Grande, OR
Union County · 8,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported 1 inch hail followed 20 minutes later by dime sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.29 SSW Hilgard, OR
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2015
4:27 PM PST-8
Hail report for La Grande, OR
Union County · 8,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.46 SSW La Grande, OR
0.88″ hail
May 31, 2015
4:10 PM PST-8
Hail report for La Grande, OR
Union County · 8,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.46 SSW La Grande, OR
0.75″ hail
Aug 13, 2014
3:00 PM PST-8
Hail report for La Grande, OR
Union County · 8,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.38 W Starkey, OR
1.25″ hail
Jul 18, 2012
3:50 PM PST-8
Hail report for La Grande, OR
Union County · 8,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S La Grande, OR
1.75″ hail
Jul 18, 2012
3:30 PM PST-8
Hail report for La Grande, OR
Union County · 8,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to golfball sized hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.26 NNW La Grande, OR
1.50″ hail
Jul 18, 2012
3:25 PM PST-8
Hail report for La Grande, OR
Union County · 8,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail size ranged from quarter to less than golf ball.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.69 NE Perry, OR
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2012
2:35 PM PST-8
Hail report for La Grande, OR
Union County · 8,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.81 N Starkey, OR
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2011
12:50 PM PST-8
Hail report for La Grande, OR
Union County · 8,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Campers at Morgan Lake reported quarter sized hail that destroyed tents and then afterward, winds gusting to 70 mph blew them over. Hail completely covered the ground. One of the campers received minor injuries from the hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.59 SE Perry, OR
0.75″ hail
Jul 16, 2011
4:00 PM PST-8
Hail report for La Grande, OR
Union County · 8,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 NW Hilgard, OR
1.00″ hail
Jul 29, 2010
6:00 PM PST-8
Hail report for La Grande, OR
Union County · 8,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail reported to the size of a quarter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.01 SW Lone Tree, OR
1.25″ hail
Jun 28, 2010
7:54 PM PST-8
Hail report for La Grande, OR
Union County · 8,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail accompanied by 40-50 mph winds. Spotter also observed a wall cloud about 5 miles south of LaGrande.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.46 SSW La Grande, 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 La Grande, OR

11 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 1, 2021
2:40 AM UTC
Wind report for La Grande, OR
Union County · 8,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE BRANCHES AND SMALL TREES KNOCKED DOWN WITH FENCING DAMAGE. VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Grande, OR
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2020
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for La Grande, OR
Union County · 8,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMBS DOWN. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. TIME ESTIMATED. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Grande, OR
60 mph
Jul 23, 2014
2:30 PM PST-8
Wind report for La Grande, OR
Union County · 8,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Four inch and larger diameter tree branches down at the baseball field in La Grande due to thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: .49 W La Grande, OR
60 mph
Jul 19, 2011
1:00 PM PST-8
Wind report for La Grande, OR
Union County · 8,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm moved northeast through LaGrande toppling trees, snapping limbs, and downing power lines. Hail and heavy rainfall with the storm dropped visibility to near zero, causing minor street flooding and a bicycle-vehicle accident which injured bicycle rider. A baseball game in the Babe Ruth State Tournament was stopped for two hours.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.17 W La Grande, OR
45 mph
Jun 30, 2008
3:35 PM PST-8
Wind report for La Grande, OR
Union County · 8,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two inch diameter tree limbs downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: N La Grande, OR
58 mph
Aug 2, 2004
2:00 PM PST
Wind report for La Grande, OR
Union County · 8,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Grande, OR
81 mph
Jul 19, 2004
3:30 PM PST
Wind report for La Grande, OR
Union County · 8,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Grande, OR
52 mph
Jul 7, 2003
6:55 PM PST
Wind report for La Grande, OR
Union County · 8,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds associated with a thunderstorm knocked a ponderosa pine tree onto a four-year-old manufactured home. Two large tree limbs punched through a bedroom ceiling next to a bed, the bathroom, and a back TV room. The property damage from this event is estimated at $30,000.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Grande, OR
58 mph
May 24, 2003
2:30 PM PST
Wind report for La Grande, OR
Union County · 8,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were reported down north and west of La Grande.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW La Grande, OR
UNK mph
Aug 25, 2002
4:00 PM PST
Wind report for La Grande, OR
Union County · 8,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced pea sized hail, blew down trees, and knocked out power to residents.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Grande, OR
58 mph
Jul 16, 1997
11:15 PM PST
Wind report for La Grande, OR
Union County · 8,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree limb blown into a power substation tripped a braker leaving 1,950 customers without power for just over an hour.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Grande, 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 La Grande, OR

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 · City

La Grande, OR area census snapshot

People & households
Population13,059
Households5,422
Housing units5,766
Income
Median household income$56,409
$100k+ households35.4%
$150k+ households11.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,530
Attached single-family213
Small multifamily818
Large multifamily791
Mobile homes414
Housing mix
Single-family share61.2%
Attached-home share3.7%
Multifamily share27.9%
Mobile-home share7.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,735
Renter-occupied2,687
Vacant units344
Home value & age
Median home value$244,200
Owner homes $300k+35.3%
Owner homes $500k+8.7%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1967
Older-home share65.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,855
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 28 hail, 11 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near La Grande, OR, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 11, 2022.

What is the largest hail ever reported in La Grande?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near La Grande, OR is 1.75″. It was reported near La Grande, OR on July 18, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in La Grande — 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 La Grande address?

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