Hail history for Prineville, Oregon
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Prineville since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Prineville
- Last hail
- Aug 25, 2013
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 12, 2006
26 reports on 13 days since 1997 · #2 of 7 Oregon places
Hail map · Prineville
- 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 Prineville
The latest hail report in and around Prineville is from August 25, 2013, 1.25 in (half dollar size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Prineville logged 20 reports on 8 hail days, about 1.0 reports a year. That is 67% more than the median Oregon town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #2 of 7 Oregon cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Prineville accounts for 50% of the 52 reports filed in Crook 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on June 12, 2006 near Prineville.
Reports were down 100% in 2016–2025 (0) compared with 2006–2015 (20). The busiest year was 2006, with 12 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (38% of reports); 46% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Prineville 1.0
- Crook County 2.0
- Median Oregon town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Prineville 8
- Crook County 16
- Median Oregon town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Prineville 0%
- Crook County 0%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Prineville | Crook | — | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Prineville Arpt | Crook | — | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 NW Prineville | Crook | — | 14:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2006 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1 N Prineville | Crook | $20.0 million | 14:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2006 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1 SE Prineville | Crook | — | 14:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 38%
- 1–2 in 16 62%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.62 NW Prineville Arpt | Crook | — | 13:47 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 NW Prineville | Crook | — | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Prineville | Crook | — | 17:31 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Prineville | Crook | — | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.3 NNW Prineville | Crook | — | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 NE Prineville | Crook | — | 16:24 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 SSE Prineville | Crook | — | 18:29 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 NNE Prineville | Crook | — | 18:29 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Prineville | Crook | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Prineville | Crook | — | 17:54 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 SE Prineville | Crook | — | 17:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2006 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1 N Prineville | Crook | $20.0 million | 14:36 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Prineville
Questions about hail in Prineville
How often does it hail in Prineville, Oregon?
26 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Prineville since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.0 reports a year. That ranks #2 of 7 Oregon places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Prineville?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Prineville?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 12, 2006 near Prineville. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Prineville?
The most recent report in this data is from August 25, 2013 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Prineville had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Prineville since November 3, 2021. The last one was on August 25, 2013.
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.