Hail history for Bear Lake County, ID

Bear Lake County has 12 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 10 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on June 23, 2011.

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 12 since 1970

1″ or larger 10 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · June 23, 2011

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 Bear Lake County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 12 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 20, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
July 20, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
May 29, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
May 29, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
September 18, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
June 23, 2011	1.75″	Golf ball
June 23, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
June 23, 2011	2.0″	Hen egg

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

From the storm reports

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

July 20, 2017 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail fell in Bear Lake county. One inch hail was measured 1 mile south of Bloomington with Highway 89 covered with hail.

June 23, 2011 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A trained spotter reported 2 inch hail in Montpelier.

June 23, 2011 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Trained spotter reported 1.75 inch hail in Wardboro.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	0	1	1	9	0

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 Bear Lake County

Has it ever hailed in Bear Lake County?

Yes — 12 hail events have been recorded for Bear Lake County, ID in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1970, including 10 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Bear Lake County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Bear Lake County, ID is July 20, 2017, 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 Bear Lake County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on June 23, 2011. 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.