Data current as of 2026-10-16 · Sourced from NOAA Storm Events
Over the past five years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recorded 3 hail storms within 25 miles of Spokane Valley, WA. Of those, 2 produced hail at least quarter-size — the threshold most insurance carriers consider potentially damaging to asphalt shingles. The largest reported hail in this window was egg-sized, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2022 was the most active year on record locally, with 3 documented hail events.
Check Hail History for a Specific Address in Spokane Valley| Severity | Count | What it means for roofs |
|---|---|---|
| Destructive | 1 event | Egg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage |
| Significant | 1 event | Quarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold |
| Moderate | 1 event | Marble-size, possible cosmetic damage |
| Year | Reported Hail Events Within 25 mi |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 events |
2022 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Spokane Valley, with 3 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Spokane Valley typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.
| Date | Location | Severity | Size | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-24 | WAYSIDE, WA | Significant | 1.25" | A thunderstorm developed in North Spokane and produced large hail. The hail size ranged from half an inch to one and quarter inch. Picture relayed to television media of hailstones estimated to be between the size of pennies and half dollars. Time estimated from radar at 1712PST. |
| 2022-08-11 | STATE LINE, ID | Destructive | 2.75" | A strong thunderstorm crossed over the WA, ID border near Stateline and tracked North to Hauser. It dropped hail ranging from half an inch to 2.75 inch. Most hail reports ranged from 0.75 inch to 1.5 inch. An estimated 2.75 inch size was reported around Hauser. Wind also knocked down power lines near Carlin Bay airport. |
| 2022-07-03 | DEER PARK, WA | Moderate | 0.75" | Three quarter inch hail reported on social media. |
NOAA has recorded 30 high-wind events within 25 miles of Spokane Valley, WA in the past five years. Of those, 22 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 67 mph.
| Severity | Count |
|---|---|
| Severe | 8 events |
| Significant | 14 events |
| Moderate | 8 events |
| Date | Location | Gust (mph) | Severity | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-29 | 1 W Millwood, WA | 54 | Significant | — |
| 2025-10-25 | SPOKANE, WA | 55 | Significant | Extremely localized swath of wind speeds estimated at 55-68 mph resulted in several trees uprooted/blown down in Audubon neighborhood including Audubon Elem, through intersection of Chelan Ave/Ash Street with minor damage noted. Spokane Airport recorded a gusts of 49 mph at 1535 PST. |
| 2025-03-26 | ELK, WA | 67 | Severe | NWS employee observed tree leaning over North Milan Elk Road. Time estimated by radar. |
| 2025-03-26 | PEONE, WA | 67 | Severe | WSDOT report of trees down on State Route 206. Time estimated by radar archive. |
| 2025-03-26 | DEER PARK, WA | 67 | Severe | WSDOT reported multiple trees down on US 395 between the two roundabouts near Deer Park. Time estimated by radar archive. |
| 2025-03-26 | DEER PARK ARPT, WA | 67 | Severe | NWS Employee observed damage. Few dead trees down and over wire fences. Time estimated by radar. |
| 2025-03-26 | DEER PARK ARPT, WA | 67 | Severe | Deer Park Airport weather station recorded a max gusts of 67 mph. |
| 2025-03-26 | MILAN, WA | 67 | Severe | WSDOT reported downed tree on US 2 and car versus tree collision due to downed tree. Time estimated by radar archive. |
| 2024-09-25 | LYONS, WA | 61 | Significant | Time estimated based on radar. Spotter shared picture of large tree snapped near the top that fell on nearby home. Spokane International Airport recorded a gust of 61 MPH. |
| 2024-09-25 | (GEG)SPOKANE INTL AR, WA | 61 | Significant | ASOS at Spokane International Airport recorded 61 MPH gust. |
| 2024-09-25 | GLENROSE, WA | 61 | Significant | A downed power started a fire. Spokane International Airport recorded a gust of 61 MPH. |
| 2024-09-25 | LINWOOD, WA | 64 | Severe | Several trees blown down on Whitworth University. A personal weather station recorded a gust of 65 MPH. Spokane airport recorded a gust of 61 MPH. |
| 2024-09-25 | COUNTRY HOMES, WA | 64 | Severe | Personal weather station recorded 65.3 mph in the 5 Mile area of Spokane. |
| 2024-09-25 | SPOKANE, WA | 61 | Significant | Observer reported a tree down in Corbin Park. Spokane International Airport recorded a gust of 61 MPH. |
| 2024-09-25 | GEORGE WRIGHT AFB, WA | 61 | Significant | Large tree branches were downed by wind. Spokane International Airport recorded a gust of 61 MPH. |
| 2024-09-25 | DARTFORD, WA | 47 | Significant | Numerous power lines were down near intersection of Little Spokane and Wandermere in North Spokane. Gust of 47 MPH was reported in the area. |
| 2024-09-25 | DEER PARK, WA | 35 | Moderate | A 15 feet tall maple tree with a 4 to 5 inch diameter downed from wind. Deer Park airport reported a max gust of 35 MPH. |
| 2024-09-25 | GREENACRES, WA | 61 | Significant | Observer reported 1 inch tree limbs broken and shingles blown off of roof. Spokane International Airport recorded a max gust of 61 MPH. |
| 2024-09-25 | LINWOOD, WA | 47 | Significant | Several large tree branches broken off tops of trees and caused roof damage. Also reported blowing debris and dust. A nearby weather station W7CDP recorded 47 MPH gust. |
| 2024-09-25 | LINWOOD, WA | 47 | Significant | A large tree was uprooted in front of Garry Middle School. A gust of 47 MPH was recorded in the area. |
The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Spokane Valley was on August 24, 2022. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.
Spokane Valley averages roughly 1 reported hail event per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 2 of the 3 events recorded over the last five years.
The largest documented hail near Spokane Valley in the last five years was egg-sized. Most Spokane Valley-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.
Most homeowners insurance policies in WA cover hail damage to roofs, siding, and gutters under the dwelling and other-structures coverage. Coverage typically requires the damage to be tied to a verifiable storm date — which is where the NOAA hail history above (and a HAAG-style test square validation) becomes important for the claim file.
Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Spokane Valley. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.
If your property in or near Spokane Valley took on hail during one of the storms above, the standard process for documenting damage is a 10×10 foot test square inspection. A HAAG-trained reviewer counts impact indicators — granule displacement, mat fractures, and bruising — within the marked square and produces a PASS or FAIL document for the claim file.
HailCheck offers a $99 photo-based HAAG-style test square validation. You submit photos from the field, our reviewer evaluates the impact indicators and cross-references the NOAA storm dates listed above, and a written PASS/FAIL determination is returned within one business day. We do not send anyone to the roof — the validation is built around the photos you submit.
Learn About $99 HAAG-Style ValidationSpokane Valley sits east of the traditional hail alley, where hail events are less frequent than the central plains but tend to be associated with strong squall lines and tropical systems. Local roof systems are less commonly hardened for hail, which can mean even moderate impacts produce claim-worthy damage.