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Okanogan County Storm Activity

Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026

Has it hailed in Okanogan County, Washington recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 12 hail reports with hail up to 0.5", among 15 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 3 high-wind reports. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Okanogan County, Washington showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Okanogan County, Washington. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

15
Events (180d)
12
Hail
3
Wind
0
Tornado
0.5"
Max hail
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jul 17, 2026 hail event near Okanogan County, Okanogan County, Washington, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jul 17, 2026 hail event (0.5") near Okanogan County. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Okanogan County

Current NEXRAD radar over Okanogan County, Washington with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Okanogan County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 1 storm day · 1 NWS warning — hail to 0.5" Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 2 storm days · 5 NWS warnings — hail to 0.5" Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

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.

Friday, July 17, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 17, 2026 storm activity in Okanogan County, Washington
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 249 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Okanogan, or 11 miles southwest of Omak, moving north at 50 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Okanogan County

“At 220 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18 miles west of Tonasket, or 26 miles northwest of Omak, moving northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Okanogan County

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, July 15, 2026 storm activity in Okanogan County, Washington
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 556 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21 miles northeast of Stehekin, or 35 miles west of Omak, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Okanogan County

Friday, May 29, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, May 29, 2026 storm activity in Okanogan County, Washington
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1234 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 33 miles north of Stehekin, moving north at 15 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Honeymoon Campground.”

NWS severe weather mention · Okanogan County

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, May 27, 2026 storm activity in Okanogan County, Washington
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Multiple trees down... damaged homes... and some fire starts that were 75-100 acres. Radar analysis showed the strongest winds over the area around 11pm. (OTX)”

SPC verified report · Brewster

“Photo of multiple large branches down on RV. Time estimated from radar. (OTX)”

SPC verified report · 1 N Tonasket

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Okanogan County, WA?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 15 severe weather events in Okanogan County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Has there been hail in Okanogan County recently?

Yes — 12 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 0.5" recorded.

How do I check whether a specific address was affected?

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