Hail History

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Hail history for Post Falls, ID

Last hail within 10 milesAug 11, 20222.75 in (baseball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Aug 11, 2022
Hail days since 20065
Days with hail 1 inch or larger3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles12

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Post Falls on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Aug 11, 2022. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Post Falls ranks #1,126 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Post Falls

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

Hail days near Post Falls by year

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When hail season peaks near Post Falls

Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (2) and August (2).

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Largest hail storms near Post Falls

Aug 11, 2022 · 2.75 in (baseball) · State Line (5 mi from Post Falls)

National Weather Service description (English): 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.

Jun 13, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Post Falls (0 mi from Post Falls)

Jul 1, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Newman Lake (7 mi from Post Falls)

Aug 8, 2008 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Post Falls (1 mi from Post Falls)

Jun 29, 2007 · 0.75 in (penny) · Hayden (7 mi from Post Falls)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Post Falls

12 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Post Falls since 2006, on 9 days. The strongest measured gust was 45 mph on Jun 8, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 25, 202454 mph, estimatedCoeur D Alene
1 wind report
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Jun 8, 202345 mph, measuredNewman Lake
1 wind report
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Aug 2, 201458 mph, estimatedState Line Vlg
1 wind report
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Mar 14, 201455 mph, estimatedRathdrum
1 wind report
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Mar 20, 201375 mph, estimatedHouser, Newman Lake
2 wind reports
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Aug 31, 200758 mph, estimatedCoeur D Alene
1 wind report
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Jul 19, 200758 mph, estimatedCoeur D Alene
1 wind report
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Jun 29, 200769 mph, estimatedRathdrum, Coeur D Alene
3 wind reports
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Jun 13, 200670 mph, estimatedHauser
1 wind report
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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 Post 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

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 Post Falls.

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