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Hail history for Kootenai County, ID
Kootenai County has 23 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 11 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on August 11, 2022.
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 Kootenai County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Kootenai County's peak: June.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 2.75″ | Baseball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 0.88″ | Nickel | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 0.75″ | Penny |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Kootenai County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.0″ (quarter)
Observer shared photo on social media of one inch sized hail stone around 1520LST. The storm also knocked out power Northwest of Hope Idaho.
· 2.75″ (baseball)
A strong thunderstorm crossed over the WA, ID border near Stateline and tracked North to Hauser. It dropped hail ranging from half an inch to 2.75 inch. Most hail reports ranged from 0.75 inch to 1.5 inch. An estimated 2.75 inch size was reported around Hauser. Wind also knocked down power lines near Carlin Bay airport.
· 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)
A member of the public reported hail covering the ground to a depth of 2 inches with a maximum hail size of 1.5 inches.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 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 Kootenai County
Has it ever hailed in Kootenai County?
Yes — 23 hail events have been recorded for Kootenai County, ID in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1969, including 11 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Kootenai County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Kootenai County, ID is June 13, 2023, 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 Kootenai County?
2.75″ (baseball), recorded on August 11, 2022. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. 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
- Caribou County 44
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.