Data current as of 2026-10-16 · Sourced from NOAA Storm Events
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has not recorded a hail event within 25 miles of Tacoma, WA in the past five years. This does not rule out unreported storms — Storm Events records depend on local spotter reports.
Check Hail History for a Specific Address in TacomaNOAA has not recorded a quarter-size-or-larger hail storm within 25 miles of Tacoma in the past five years. Smaller hail can still cause cosmetic damage, and unreported storms may exist.
Tacoma has no NOAA-recorded hail in the past five years, putting it well below the national average. Surrounding areas may still experience hail.
Hail in the Tacoma area is uncommon and historically small when it does occur.
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 Tacoma. 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 Tacoma 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 ValidationTacoma 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.