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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Adams County, WA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Adams County, WA from July 12, 1975 through June 3, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
22
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Adams County, WA · 1975–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 3, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Adams County

11 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 12, 2022
4:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, WA
Adams County · 4,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 ENE Lind, WA
1.50″ hail
Aug 12, 2022
4:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, WA
Adams County · 4,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TWITTER REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lind, WA
1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2012
12:15 PM PST-8
Hail report for Adams County, WA
Adams County · 4,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Caller reported quarter size hail and very heavy rain which resulted in localized urban flooding.
NWS Hail Report Location: 18.96 WSW Moody, WA
0.88″ hail
Jul 4, 2006
7:30 PM PST
Hail report for Adams County, WA
Adams County · 4,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Washtucna, WA
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2006
7:05 PM PST
Hail report for Adams County, WA
Adams County · 4,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Washtucna, WA
0.75″ hail
Jun 27, 2001
3:50 PM PST
Hail report for Adams County, WA
Adams County · 4,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe supercell thunderstorm containing large hail and torrential rainfall moved from southwest to northeast across northern Adams County, first entering the county east of Warden and exiting the county north of Schoonover. The only observation from Adams County of hail size with this storm was a report of dime-sized hail at 500 PM PDT at the Franz Ranch Airport (23 WSW Ritzville). The hail caused a widespread swath of crop destruction that was 20 miles long and 2-3 miles wide, laying waste to about 22,000 acres of crops. The severity of crop damage in the storm's path suggests hail likely reached the size of golf balls. Hail piled up to a foot deep in some farm yards. In the center of the storm's path, nearly 100% of the wheat, barley, bean and pea crops were a loss.
NWS Hail Report Location: 30 WSW Ritzville, WA
1.75″ hail
Jul 10, 1998
8:55 PM PST
Hail report for Adams County, WA
Adams County · 4,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1.75 inch diameter hail
NWS Hail Report Location: Lind, WA
1.75″ hail
Jul 10, 1998
8:15 PM PST
Hail report for Adams County, WA
Adams County · 4,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1.75 inch diameter hail
NWS Hail Report Location: Lind, WA
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 1998
2:50 PM PST
Hail report for Adams County, WA
Adams County · 4,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 inch hail
NWS Hail Report Location: Othello, WA
0.75″ hail
May 31, 1997
11:20 AM PST
Hail report for Adams County, WA
Adams County · 4,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 3/4 inch hail
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 E Ritzville, WA
0.75″ hail
Jul 7, 1982
5:00 PM CST
Hail report for Adams County, WA
Adams County · 4,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Adams County

22 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 3, 2024
7:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, WA
Adams County · 4,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees at the fairgrounds suffered significant damage. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ritzville, WA
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2024
6:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, WA
Adams County · 4,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time corrected by weather spotter. Several trees at the fairgrounds suffered significant damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ritzville, WA
UNK mph
Nov 5, 2022
5:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, WA
Adams County · 4,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Othello, WA
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2020
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, WA
Adams County · 4,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF BLOWN OFF AN OLD SHOP BUILDING ON FOULKES ROAD NORTH OF HIGHWAY 26. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 E Cunningham, WA
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2020
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, WA
Adams County · 4,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED POWER LINES AND ROAD CLOSURES. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Ritzville, WA
UNK mph
May 31, 2020
1:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, WA
Adams County · 4,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PICTURE RECEIVED OF UPROOTED TREE. TREE WAS 15 FEET TALL. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 N Ritzville, WA
72 mph
May 31, 2020
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, WA
Adams County · 4,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BLOWING DUST REDUCING VISIBILITY BELOW 1 MILE THEN WIND AND HEAVY RAIN. VISIBILITY REMAINED BELOW 1 MILE WITH THE RAINFALL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 S Ralston, WA
UNK mph
May 31, 2020
1:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, WA
Adams County · 4,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 12 POWER POLES BLOWN OVER ON HIGHWAY 260 NEAR GILL ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Washtucna, WA
UNK mph
May 31, 2020
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, WA
Adams County · 4,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO LARGE EVERGREEN TREE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Washtucna, WA
UNK mph
May 31, 2020
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, WA
Adams County · 4,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE TREES UPROOTED. UNOCCUPIED TRAILER BLOWN INTO POWER POLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Washtucna, WA
60 mph
Aug 12, 2014
3:37 PM PST-8
Wind report for Adams County, WA
Adams County · 4,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down at a golf course in Ritzville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10.54 W Washtucna Arpt, WA
59 mph
Sep 15, 2013
7:00 PM PST-8
Wind report for Adams County, WA
Adams County · 4,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines downed in Ritzville. Some trees fell on houses and on outdoor equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9.12 NW Paha, WA
60 mph
Sep 15, 2013
6:40 PM PST-8
Wind report for Adams County, WA
Adams County · 4,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds from a thunderstorm destroyed a combine shed, uprooted 5 trees and blew off a roof of a barn. Winds also knocked out power to 40 customers.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Washtucna, WA
58 mph
Sep 15, 2013
6:23 PM PST-8
Wind report for Adams County, WA
Adams County · 4,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines downed in Othello. Trees toppled onto homes and fences. An estimate of forty power poles snapped off. Schools across the Othello area were closed the following day due to impacts from the storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: .79 W Othello Tango Arpt, WA
60 mph
Aug 25, 2013
5:45 PM PST-8
Wind report for Adams County, WA
Adams County · 4,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines were knocked down from strong thunderstorm winds across east and southeastern sections of Othello. Reports from the utility company included: power lines down from a fallen tree two miles southeast of Othello, a downed power pole six miles southeast of Othello, and another power pole downed six miles southeast of Warden. A newspaper also reported at least eight large trees blown down in the town of Lind. The downed trees resulted in damage to fences and power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.65 SSW Othello Arpt, 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 Adams County

3 reports
F0 category
Apr 23, 1983
5:29 PM CST
Tornado report for Adams County, WA
Adams County · 4,205 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WA
F0 category
May 12, 1980
5:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Adams County, WA
Adams County · 4,205 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WA
F1 category
Jul 1, 1978
5:34 PM CST
Tornado report for Adams County, WA
Adams County · 4,205 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WA
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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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Adams County

Othello, WA 9
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Washtucna, WA 9
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Ritzville, WA 8
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Lind, WA 7
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Hatton, WA 2
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Adams County, WA area census snapshot

People & households
Population20,690
Households6,301
Housing units6,844
Income
Median household income$65,042
$100k+ households36.7%
$150k+ households12.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,205
Attached single-family176
Small multifamily572
Large multifamily341
Mobile homes1,549
Housing mix
Single-family share61.4%
Attached-home share2.6%
Multifamily share13.3%
Mobile-home share22.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,351
Renter-occupied1,950
Vacant units543
Home value & age
Median home value$251,300
Owner homes $300k+37.4%
Owner homes $500k+9.5%
Owner homes $750k+3.4%
Median year built1976
Older-home share57.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,889
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Adams County

99169 13
Ritzville, WA Hail, wind & tornado reports
99344 10
Othello, WA Hail, wind & tornado reports
98857 8
Warden, WA Hail, wind & tornado reports
99371 8
Washtucna, WA Hail, wind & tornado reports
99326 7
Connell, WA Hail, wind & tornado reports
99341 6
Lind, WA Hail, wind & tornado reports
99159 4
Odessa, WA Hail, wind & tornado reports
99032 2
Sprague, WA Hail, wind & tornado reports
98832 1
Krupp, WA Hail, wind & tornado reports
99333 1
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 11 hail, 22 wind, and 3 tornado reports in Adams County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 3, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Adams County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Adams County is 1.75″. It was reported near Lind, WA on July 10, 1998.

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

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

I am selling a home in Adams 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 Adams County address?

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