Jackson County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Jackson County, Oregon recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 17 hail reports with hail up to 0.88", among 22 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 5 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Jackson County
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 7 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 456 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Tom Pearce Park, or near Grants Pass, moving southwest at 15 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 441 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Williams, or 14 miles south of Grants Pass, moving southwest at 15 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Williams and Provolt.”
- Hail 0.75" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 SE Gold Hill SPC verified report
Saturday, May 2, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 525 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Prospect State Scenic Viewpoint, or 22 miles southwest of Crater Lake. This storm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“1 INJ Two trees down at outdoor vineyard tasting room. (MFR)”
- Hail 0.5" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 W Gold Hill SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Gold Hill SPC verified report
Friday, May 1, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 707 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Kennedy Meadows, or 10 miles west of Ashland, moving north at 40 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 734 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Jacksonville, or near Medford, moving north at 20 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 11, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 130 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Upper Table Rock Trailhead, or 9 miles north of Medford, moving north at 25 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 112 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Medford, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 255 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Agate Reservoir, or 11 miles northeast of Medford, moving north at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Jackson County.”
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 9, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 345 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Siskiyou Summit, or 9 miles southeast of Ashland, moving north at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 233 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Bolan Lake Campground, or 11 miles north of Happy Camp, moving north at 25 mph. Hazard: Winds around 30 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, February 20, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...The southern portion of the Rogue Valley in Jackson County, from south Medford to Ashland. WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 10 AM PST Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...The southern portion of the Rogue Valley in Jackson County, mainly south of Talent and especially near Ashland. WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 10 AM PST Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Jackson County, OR?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 22 severe weather events in Jackson County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Jackson County recently?
Yes — 17 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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