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Hail history for Idaho Falls, ID
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Idaho Falls on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 7, 2018. Hail is most common here in September and August.
Idaho Falls ranks #989 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Idaho Falls
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Shelley, Idaho Falls 4 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Idaho Falls |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Idaho Falls by year
When hail season peaks near Idaho Falls
Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in September (4) and August (3).
Largest hail storms near Idaho Falls
Apr 7, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Idaho Falls (1 mi from Idaho Falls)
National Weather Service description (English): At least 28 reports of 1 to 2 inch hail were reported in the Ammon and Idaho Falls area and extensive damage was reported to residential and business structures. Extensive automobile damage was reported as well. Emergency management and insurance company reports estimated the damage from the large hail at $29,750,000. Approximately 2,600 structures and 1,800 vehicles sustained damage from the hail storm.Sep 17, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Shelley (8 mi from Idaho Falls)
Jun 12, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Idaho Falls (1 mi from Idaho Falls)
Jul 2, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Ammon (3 mi from Idaho Falls)
Jun 26, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Ammon (3 mi from Idaho Falls)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Idaho Falls
61 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Idaho Falls since 2006, on 32 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Aug 29, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | 50 mph, measured | Ozone, Shelley, Idaho Falls 3 wind reports |
| Aug 25, 2026 | 45 mph, measured | Ucon 1 wind report |
| Aug 24, 2026 | 46 mph, measured | Ucon, Ozone 2 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2026 | 53 mph, measured | Ozone, Idaho Falls, Ammon 3 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 46 mph, measured | Idaho Falls 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 45 mph, measured | Idaho Falls, Ucon 2 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 48 mph, measured | Ucon 1 wind report |
| May 29, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Iona 1 wind report |
| May 13, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Iona, Ozone 2 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Ammon 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Idaho Falls; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Nearby cities
- Ammon
13 hail days - Lincoln
12 hail days - Shelley
13 hail days - Rigby
7 hail days - Blackfoot
8 hail days - Rexburg
6 hail days - Fort Hall
12 hail days
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Idaho Falls.
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