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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Malheur County, OR

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Malheur County, OR from July 3, 1965 through May 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 97910 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
26
Wind Reports
70
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Malheur County, OR · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last May 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Malheur County

26 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 16, 2023
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. A FEW QUARTER SIZE HAIL STONES SHOWN IN A PHOTO.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vale, OR
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2020
10:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LOTS OF HAIL COVERING THE GROUND CAUSING DAMAGE TO CROPS. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Jamieson, OR
1.75″ hail
Sep 5, 2013
1:15 PM MST-7
Hail report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was estimated from a photo submitted by the public.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Jordan Vly, OR
1.00″ hail
Aug 6, 2010
5:20 PM MST-7
Hail report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Damage to corn and sugar beets was reported by the public near Willow Creek, Oregon.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 NW Vale, OR
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2010
5:45 PM MST-7
Hail report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter near Vale reported 1 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Vale, OR
0.75″ hail
Jul 2, 2006
7:47 PM MST
Hail report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jordan Vly, OR
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2006
2:20 PM MST
Hail report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Jordan Vly, OR
1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2006
5:10 PM MST
Hail report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Westfall, OR
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2006
5:23 PM MST
Hail report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vale, OR
0.75″ hail
May 29, 2005
5:40 PM PST
Hail report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Harper, OR
0.75″ hail
Jun 30, 2004
5:35 PM PST
Hail report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSE Westfall, OR
2.00″ hail
Jul 26, 2003
4:00 PM MST
Hail report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1.5 inch hail also occurred in Vale at 1600mst in Vale.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Vale, OR
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2003
8:47 PM MST
Hail report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ontario, OR
0.75″ hail
Jul 22, 2002
5:00 PM MST
Hail report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A very warm, moist and unstable airmass allowed afternoon thunderstorms to intensify as they marched northeastward across Malheur County. One thunderstorm dropped hail that measured up to 3/4 inch in diameter just south of Burns Junction.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 SW Rome, OR
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2002
4:55 PM MST
Hail report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Afternoon thunderstorms fired up along the Malheur County, Oregon and Owyhee County, Idaho border. One inch diameter hail fell in Jordan Valley, Oregon, near the Idaho border.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jordan Vly, 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 Malheur County

30 reports
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60 mph
May 27, 2026
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KREO Rome.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 S Burns Junction, OR
59 mph
Oct 25, 2025
11:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KONO Ontario.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Ontario, OR
62 mph
Aug 3, 2025
8:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station KBFO3 Kelsey Butte.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 E Beulah, OR
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2025
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gust broke a tree limb and snapped a power pole.
NWS Wind Report Location: Willowcreek, OR
67 mph
Jul 27, 2025
1:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Ontario, OR
58 mph
Jul 27, 2025
1:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KONO airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Ontario, OR
58 mph
Jul 5, 2025
1:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station GSFO3 Grassy Mountain.
NWS Wind Report Location: 19 SE Rome, OR
64 mph
Sep 17, 2024
1:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Burns Junction, OR
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2024
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports 5-6 power poles snapped off at the base. Most of the roof on an onion shed torn off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Nyssa, OR
60 mph
Apr 4, 2024
12:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KREO Rome.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 S Burns Junction, OR
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2022
12:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF DAMAGE FROM LARGE FALLEN TREE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vale, OR
78 mph
Sep 7, 2022
11:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Rome, OR
63 mph
Aug 10, 2022
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION RTFO3 RED BUTTE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 16 E Riverside, OR
65 mph
Sep 11, 2021
1:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTED STRONG WINDS WITH TORRENTIAL RAIN. POWER WENT OUT BRIEFLY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SW Nyssa, OR
65 mph
Sep 11, 2021
1:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTED STRONG WINDS WITH TORRENTIAL RAIN. POWER WENT OUT BRIEFLY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SW Nyssa, 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 Malheur County

6 reports
F0 category
Jun 17, 1997
3:55 PM MST
Tornado report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 N Ontario, OR
F1 category
Apr 30, 1997
2:45 PM MST
Tornado report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Ontario Arpt, OR
F1 category
Apr 23, 1974
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OR
F0 category
Jun 21, 1967
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OR
F0 category
Jun 21, 1967
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OR
F1 category
Aug 25, 1966
10:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Malheur County, OR
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OR
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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 · County

Malheur County, OR area census snapshot

People & households
Population31,701
Households10,039
Housing units11,678
Income
Median household income$49,902
$100k+ households29.0%
$150k+ households9.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,583
Attached single-family232
Small multifamily1,328
Large multifamily573
Mobile homes1,891
Housing mix
Single-family share64.9%
Attached-home share2.0%
Multifamily share16.3%
Mobile-home share16.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,365
Renter-occupied3,674
Vacant units1,639
Home value & age
Median home value$221,300
Owner homes $300k+35.4%
Owner homes $500k+11.8%
Owner homes $750k+6.6%
Median year built1974
Older-home share64.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,452
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Malheur County

97910 30
Jordan Valley, OR Hail, wind & tornado reports
97918 24
Vale, OR Hail, wind & tornado reports
97914 19
Ontario, OR Hail, wind & tornado reports
97913 11
Nyssa, OR Hail, wind & tornado reports
97906 7
Harper, OR Hail, wind & tornado reports
97907 5
Huntington, OR Hail, wind & tornado reports
97911 3
Juntura, OR Hail, wind & tornado reports
97920 1
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 26 hail, 70 wind, and 6 tornado reports in Malheur County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Malheur County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Malheur County is 2.00″. It was reported near Vale, OR on July 26, 2003.

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

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

I am selling a home in Malheur County — 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 Malheur County address?

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