Hail history for Bannock County, ID

Bannock County has 80 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 47 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on June 1, 2015.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 80 since 1958

1″ or larger 47 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · June 1, 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 Bannock County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 80 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 11, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 13, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 9, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 9, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 24, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 24, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 23, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 23, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 11, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail photographed west of Inkom.

June 1, 2015 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Several reports of large hail were received from Chubbuck with hail size ranging from 1 to 2 inches.

June 1, 2015 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

One and three-quarter inch hail fell 2 miles southwest of Fort Hall.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	3	0	1	28	21	15	10

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 Bannock County

Has it ever hailed in Bannock County?

Yes — 80 hail events have been recorded for Bannock County, ID in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 47 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Bannock County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Bannock County, ID is May 11, 2025, 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 Bannock County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on June 1, 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.