Hail history for Ada County, ID

Ada County has 41 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 23 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) on May 26, 2015.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 41 since 1967

1″ or larger 23 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.5″ ping-pong ball · May 26, 2015

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Ada County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Ada County's peak: April.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 41 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 3, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 3, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 3, 2024	0.75″	Penny
June 5, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
June 5, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
March 21, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
May 26, 2015	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
September 5, 2013	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Ada County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

April 3, 2024 · 0.75″ (penny)

An NWS Employee measured 0.75 inch hail from this storm.

May 26, 2015 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Largest hail 1.5 inches and smallest about a penny at the intersection of Floating Feather Road and Pollard Lane. Reported on social media.

September 5, 2013 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Spotters in Meridian and eagle reported large hail up to an inch and a half across the area.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	2	6	14	9	4	5

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Ada County

Has it ever hailed in Ada County?

Yes — 41 hail events have been recorded for Ada County, ID in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1967, including 23 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Ada County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Ada County, ID is April 3, 2024, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Ada County?

1.5″ (ping-pong ball), recorded on May 26, 2015. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.