Hail history for La Grande, Oregon
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of La Grande since 1958, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · La Grande
- Last hail
- Aug 11, 2022
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · Aug 11, 2022
16 reports on 11 days since 1958 · #5 of 7 Oregon places
Hail map · La Grande
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about La Grande
The latest hail report in and around La Grande is from August 11, 2022, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on August 11, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, La Grande logged 12 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Oregon town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #5 of 7 Oregon cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. La Grande accounts for 18% of the 91 reports filed in Union County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Oregon town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on August 11, 2022 near 0.49 W La Grande.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2016, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (44% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- La Grande 0.6
- Union County 3.5
- Median Oregon town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- La Grande 8
- Union County 34
- Median Oregon town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- La Grande 0%
- Union County 1%
- Median Oregon town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.49 W La Grande | Union | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.69 NE Perry | Union | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.38 N Lone Tree | Union | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.38 S La Grande | Union | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.46 SSW La Grande | Union | 19:54 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 19%
- 1–2 in 13 81%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.49 W La Grande | Union | — | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 0.49 W La Grande | Union | — | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.19 NW Lone Tree | Union | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.38 N Lone Tree | Union | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.46 SSW La Grande | Union | — | 16:27 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 1.46 SSW La Grande | Union | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.38 S La Grande | Union | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.69 NE Perry | Union | — | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.59 SE Perry | Union | $2001 injured | 12:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.46 SSW La Grande | Union | — | 19:54 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 SW La Grande | Union | — | 11:15 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | La Grande | Union | — | 11:12 local · NCEI |
Hail history near La Grande
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Questions about hail in La Grande
How often does it hail in La Grande, Oregon?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of La Grande since 1958. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #5 of 7 Oregon places by number of reports.
When is hail season in La Grande?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 44% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in La Grande?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on August 11, 2022 near 0.49 W La Grande. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in La Grande?
The most recent report in this data is from August 11, 2022 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has La Grande had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was August 11, 2022.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.