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Hail history for Pocatello, ID
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pocatello on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 1, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Pocatello ranks #901 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Pocatello
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Pocatello Airport, Chubbuck 3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Pocatello |
| Aug 22, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Pocatello 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Pocatello |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 0.25 in pea | Pocatello 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Pocatello |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Pocatello Muni 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Pocatello |
| May 11, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Inkom 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Pocatello |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Pocatello by year
When hail season peaks near Pocatello
Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and August (3).
Largest hail storms near Pocatello
Jun 1, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Chubbuck (3 mi from Pocatello)
National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of large hail were received from Chubbuck with hail size ranging from 1 to 2 inches.Apr 2, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pocatello Muni (7 mi from Pocatello)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail measured on Taghee Ln south of W Siphon Rd.May 23, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Chubbuck (7 mi from Pocatello)
Jun 26, 2009 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Pocatello (3 mi from Pocatello)
Jun 11, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Pocatello Muni (8 mi from Pocatello)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pocatello
106 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pocatello since 2006, on 52 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Dec 17, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | 45 mph, measured | Michaud 1 wind report |
| Aug 24, 2026 | 57 mph, measured | Pocatello, Michaud, Arbon Valley 6 wind reports |
| Aug 22, 2026 | 43 mph, measured | Pocatello 2 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2026 | 49 mph, measured | Michaud 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Michaud 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Michaud, Pocatello 4 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Michaud, Arbon Valley, Fort Hall 3 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2026 | 51 mph, measured | Pocatello Airport, Pocatello 4 wind reports |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 56 mph, measured | Michaud, Pocatello 3 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 51 mph, measured | Michaud 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 Pocatello; 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 Pocatello.
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