Silver Lake, OR Hail Storm – June 2025

On June 10, 2025, Silver Lake, OR saw a concluded hail storm with a maximum confirmed hail size of 1 inch. Five NWS alert areas were issued through the afternoon and evening.

What Happened

The storm developed across the Silver Lake, OR area on June 10 and produced repeated 1-inch hail alerts from dual-polarization radar confidence. The first alert came at 2:29 PM PDT, with additional alerts at 4:27 PM PDT, 4:57 PM PDT, 5:42 PM PDT, and 9:05 PM PDT.

The sequence points to a storm that persisted through much of the day, with the most concentrated hail risk during late afternoon and early evening. Each alert carried the same 1-inch hail estimate, which kept the event in the same size class from the first detection through the final warning period.

All five alerts were tied to dual-polarization radar analysis. The storm is now concluded.

Damage Assessment

A 1-inch hail event places the storm in a range that can affect roofing, soft metals, gutters, downspouts, vents, skylights, siding, and vehicle surfaces. In a multi-alert event like this one, repeated hail signals often line up with a broader hail swath rather than a single brief burst.

For inspections, that means crews should expect uneven field conditions across the affected area. One roof may show scattered bruising or granule loss while a nearby structure has more visible impact at ridge caps, valleys, or exposed metal trim. Vehicles parked outdoors may show dents on horizontal surfaces, mirror housings, and hood panels.

Surface damage may not be obvious from the street. Crews should check soft metal, shingles, roof penetrations, and drainage components closely in the neighborhoods covered by the alert area. If reporting from the field, separate confirmed impact marks from older wear and pre-existing defects.

What Contractors Should Know

This event produced five hail alerts across the same day, so contractor teams should treat Silver Lake as a multi-pass inspection area. Prioritize roofs with shallow slopes, aging shingles, and exposed metal details. Look for granule displacement, fractured tabs, torn seal strips, and impact marks on vents and flashing. On metal roofs, check seams, fasteners, and ridge components for cosmetic dents and functional separation.

Ground teams should also document collateral exposure. Gutters, window screens, exterior trim, AC fins, and fence caps often show the clearest hail evidence after a 1-inch event. Use photo pairs that show the full elevation and a close-up of the impact point. For claims and repair estimates, note whether the damage is concentrated on one side of the structure or spread across multiple exposures.

Because the storm issued repeated alerts through late afternoon and evening, contractors should expect variable hail coverage inside the warning area. Some properties may show only light impact while others in the same corridor have broader roof and exterior loss. Assign canvass routes to capture both roof and exterior components in the same visit.