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Hail history for Caribou County, ID
Caribou County has 44 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 30 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on September 7, 2025.
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.
When it hails in Caribou County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Caribou County's peak: September.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Caribou County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.75″ (golf ball)
Some vehicles dented by the large hail.
· 1.75″ (golf ball)
Severe crop damage, vehicle damage and damage to home was reported west of Soda Springs.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 14 |
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 Caribou County
Has it ever hailed in Caribou County?
Yes — 44 hail events have been recorded for Caribou County, ID in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 30 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Caribou County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Caribou County, ID is September 7, 2025, with 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 Caribou County?
1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on September 7, 2025. 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.
More Idaho hail history
- Bannock County 80
- Idaho County 65
- Cassia County 59
- Twin Falls County 48
- Bonneville County 44
- Bingham County 43
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.