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Idaho · 44 counties
Hail history in Idaho
Idaho has 1,098 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1950 — 699 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) in Lewis County on July 14, 1975.
When it hails in Idaho
All recorded Idaho events by month, 1950–present · data through April 2026.
Every Idaho county, ranked by recorded hail
| County | Events | ≥1″ | Largest | Most recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bannock County | 80 | 47 | 2.0″ | 2025 |
| Idaho County | 65 | 52 | 2.75″ | 2025 |
| Cassia County | 59 | 33 | 1.75″ | 2023 |
| Twin Falls County | 48 | 26 | 2.0″ | 2023 |
| Bonneville County | 44 | 28 | 2.75″ | 2025 |
| Caribou County | 44 | 30 | 1.75″ | 2025 |
| Bingham County | 43 | 27 | 1.75″ | 2025 |
| Ada County | 41 | 23 | 1.5″ | 2024 |
| Fremont County | 40 | 27 | 1.75″ | 2025 |
| Clearwater County | 33 | 25 | 2.0″ | 2022 |
| Lemhi County | 32 | 24 | 1.75″ | 2024 |
| Nez Perce County | 31 | 19 | 2.75″ | 2012 |
| Bonner County | 29 | 19 | 1.75″ | 2025 |
| Jefferson County | 29 | 22 | 1.75″ | 2024 |
| Power County | 29 | 21 | 1.75″ | 2025 |
| Canyon County | 27 | 15 | 2.0″ | 2022 |
| Owyhee County | 27 | 11 | 1.75″ | 2022 |
| Butte County | 26 | 14 | 1.75″ | 2024 |
| Lewis County | 24 | 20 | 3.0″ | 2022 |
| Kootenai County | 23 | 11 | 2.75″ | 2023 |
| Boise County | 21 | 14 | 2.0″ | 2024 |
| Latah County | 20 | 17 | 1.75″ | 2022 |
| Madison County | 20 | 15 | 1.75″ | 2018 |
| Minidoka County | 19 | 13 | 1.75″ | 2023 |
| Elmore County | 18 | 9 | 1.75″ | 2022 |
| Franklin County | 17 | 14 | 1.75″ | 2018 |
| Shoshone County | 17 | 10 | 2.75″ | 2025 |
| Teton County | 17 | 8 | 1.75″ | 2015 |
| Valley County | 15 | 7 | 1.75″ | 2022 |
| Boundary County | 14 | 5 | 1.75″ | 2016 |
| Benewah County | 13 | 7 | 1.75″ | 2019 |
| Bear Lake County | 12 | 10 | 2.0″ | 2017 |
| Gem County | 12 | 7 | 1.75″ | 2016 |
| Gooding County | 12 | 9 | 1.75″ | 2022 |
| Jerome County | 12 | 9 | 1.75″ | 2019 |
| Lincoln County | 12 | 7 | 1.75″ | 2014 |
| Custer County | 11 | 9 | 1.75″ | 2024 |
| Oneida County | 11 | 7 | 1.75″ | 2023 |
| Clark County | 10 | 5 | 1.75″ | 2014 |
| Payette County | 10 | 6 | 1.75″ | 2024 |
| Washington County | 10 | 4 | 1.75″ | 2012 |
| Blaine County | 9 | 5 | 1.75″ | 2019 |
| Adams County | 6 | 3 | 1.75″ | 2022 |
| Camas County | 6 | 5 | 1.5″ | 2023 |
Questions about hail in Idaho
How often does it hail in Idaho?
The NOAA Storm Events Database records 1,098 hail events for Idaho since 1950, 699 of them 1″ (quarter size) or larger. Recorded frequency varies sharply by county — the table on this page ranks all 44.
What is the largest hail ever recorded in Idaho?
3.0″ (tea cup), recorded in Lewis County on July 14, 1975. See it at true size on the actual-size hail chart.
When is hail season in Idaho?
Recorded events peak in June. The by-month chart on this page shows the full seasonal shape — and each county page carries its own, since timing shifts across the state.
How do I check hail history for my address in Idaho?
Storm Events records events at the county level, so pick your county below or use the ZIP lookup. For "did it hail on this date" claim questions, the date lookup searches every recorded Idaho event.
Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain. Each county page shows the full event timeline, month profile, and storm-report narratives.