Hail History

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Hail history for Gooding, ID

Last hail within 10 milesOct 24, 20160.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 6, 2009
Hail days since 20065
Days with hail 1 inch or larger4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles5

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gooding on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 6, 2009. Hail is most common here in August and October.

Recent hail near Gooding

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Gooding in the last two years.

Hail days near Gooding by year

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When hail season peaks near Gooding

Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (3) and October (1).

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Largest hail storms near Gooding

Aug 6, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gooding (3 mi from Gooding)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter near Gooding, Idaho reported golf ball sized hail.

Apr 4, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Gooding (1 mi from Gooding)

Aug 12, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Hagerman (9 mi from Gooding)

Aug 22, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Gooding (1 mi from Gooding)

Oct 24, 2016 · 0.75 in (penny) · Gooding Muni Airport (3 mi from Gooding)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gooding

5 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gooding since 2006, on 4 days. The strongest measured gust was 43 mph on Jul 8, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 8, 202643 mph, measuredHagerman
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 13, 202460 mph, estimatedGooding Muni Airport, Shoshone
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 202060 mph, estimatedGooding
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 201760 mph, estimatedGooding
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events

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 Gooding; 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

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 Gooding.

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