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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Kennewick, WA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Kennewick, WA from May 9, 1956 through May 31, 2020, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
4
Wind Reports
17
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Kennewick, WA · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last May 31, 2020

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Kennewick, WA

4 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2012
2:10 AM PST-8
Hail report for Kennewick, WA
Benton County · 51,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.99 SE Kennewick Vista Arpt, WA
0.75″ hail
Aug 8, 2008
4:30 PM PST-8
Hail report for Kennewick, WA
Benton County · 51,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.66 NW North Mc Nary, WA
0.88″ hail
Aug 7, 2003
1:55 AM PST
Hail report for Kennewick, WA
Benton County · 51,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Plymouth, WA
0.88″ hail
Jul 7, 2002
6:15 PM PST
Hail report for Kennewick, WA
Benton County · 51,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kennewick, 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 Kennewick, WA

17 reports
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UNK mph
May 31, 2020
12:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Kennewick, WA
Benton County · 51,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BLOCKING KENNEWICK AVE NEAR NEWPORT ST. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kennewick, WA
73 mph
May 30, 2020
11:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Kennewick, WA
Benton County · 51,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION XIRL IRRIGON LIGHT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 22 SW Highland, WA
UNK mph
May 21, 2016
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Kennewick, WA
Benton County · 51,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE UPROOTED ON 7TH AVE AND OLYMPIA IN KENNEWICK.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kennewick, WA
58 mph
Sep 15, 2013
5:30 PM PST-8
Wind report for Kennewick, WA
Benton County · 51,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet at Vista Field measured a 58 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.99 SE Kennewick Vista Arpt, WA
59 mph
Sep 15, 2013
5:15 PM PST-8
Wind report for Kennewick, WA
Benton County · 51,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Washington Ag Wx Net observation.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.68 NE North Mc Nary, WA
61 mph
Sep 15, 2013
5:15 PM PST-8
Wind report for Kennewick, WA
Benton County · 51,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Washington Ag Wx Net Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.37 NW North Mc Nary, WA
60 mph
Sep 15, 2013
5:00 PM PST-8
Wind report for Kennewick, WA
Benton County · 51,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple highway signs blown down along I-82 between Coffin Road and Oregon State Line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.4 NNE North Mc Nary, WA
62 mph
Sep 15, 2013
4:18 PM PST-8
Wind report for Kennewick, WA
Benton County · 51,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Weather station measured a wind gust of 62 mph. Power went out at 715 pm. Wind blew down tree limbs 4 to 5 inches in diameter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.99 SE Kennewick Vista Arpt, WA
60 mph
Aug 25, 2013
5:00 PM PST-8
Wind report for Kennewick, WA
Benton County · 51,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs approx 4-7 inches in diameter down from thunderstorm wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.99 SE Kennewick Vista Arpt, WA
60 mph
Jul 14, 2012
2:11 AM PST-8
Wind report for Kennewick, WA
Benton County · 51,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind caused the rain and hail to move sideways parallel to the ground.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.99 SE Kennewick Vista Arpt, WA
58 mph
Jun 30, 2008
1:25 AM PST-8
Wind report for Kennewick, WA
Benton County · 51,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Carport roof was blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Kennewick, WA
69 mph
May 19, 2006
3:45 PM PST
Wind report for Kennewick, WA
Benton County · 51,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Grain bin roof blown over and crushed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Kennewick, WA
69 mph
May 19, 2006
3:30 PM PST
Wind report for Kennewick, WA
Benton County · 51,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several irrigation pivots blown over.
NWS Wind Report Location: Plymouth, WA
58 mph
Apr 23, 2005
1:45 PM PST
Wind report for Kennewick, WA
Benton County · 51,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kennewick, WA
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2002
6:25 PM PST
Wind report for Kennewick, WA
Benton County · 51,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ham radio operator reported trees blown into cars and homes.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kennewick, 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 Kennewick, WA

2 reports
UNK category
May 21, 2016
11:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Kennewick, WA
Benton County · 51,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EARLIER REPORTS OF A FUNNEL CLOUD AND WIND DAMAGE ON SATURDAY 5/21 WERE THE RESULT OF AN APPARENT SMALL TORNADO ALONG 10TH AVE IN KENNEWICK. VIDEO FROM THE PUBLIC SHOWS SWIRLING DEBRIS AT GROUND LEVEL. THERE WAS TREE DAMAGE AND DAMAGE TO A ROOF. TIME IS ESTIMATED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Kennewick, WA
F0 category
May 9, 1956
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Kennewick, WA
Benton County · 51,896 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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U.S. Census Data · City

Kennewick, WA area census snapshot

People & households
Population84,389
Households31,015
Housing units32,825
Income
Median household income$72,867
$100k+ households39.5%
$150k+ households16.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached19,834
Attached single-family960
Small multifamily5,029
Large multifamily5,259
Mobile homes1,639
Housing mix
Single-family share60.4%
Attached-home share2.9%
Multifamily share31.3%
Mobile-home share5.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied19,478
Renter-occupied11,537
Vacant units1,810
Home value & age
Median home value$343,600
Owner homes $300k+62.2%
Owner homes $500k+19.3%
Owner homes $750k+3.5%
Median year built1980
Older-home share50.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars28,749
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 4 hail, 17 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Kennewick, WA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 31, 2020.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Kennewick?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Kennewick, WA is 1.00″. It was reported near Kennewick Vista Arpt, WA on July 14, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in Kennewick — 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 Kennewick address?

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