Hail History

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Hail history for Preston, ID

Last hail within 10 milesJul 7, 20260.25 in (pea)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)Aug 22, 2018
Hail days since 20066
Days with hail 1 inch or larger5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles12

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Preston on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Aug 22, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Preston

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 7, 20260.25 in
pea		Preston
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Preston		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 27, 20261 in
quarter		Cone, Clifton
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Preston		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Preston by year

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When hail season peaks near Preston

Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (2) and August (2).

JanFebMarAprMay2Jun2Jul2AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Preston

Aug 22, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Clifton (9 mi from Preston)

Jun 3, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Preston (2 mi from Preston)

Aug 27, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Preston (3 mi from Preston)

Jul 26, 2017 · 1 in (quarter) · Preston (0 mi from Preston)

Jun 27, 2026 · 1 in (quarter) · Cone (9 mi from Preston)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Preston

12 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Preston since 2006, on 9 days. The strongest measured gust was 93 mph on Mar 25, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 30, 202650 mph, measuredWhitney
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 13, 202672 mph, measuredWhitney
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 202559 mph, measuredFranklin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 23, 202464 mph, estimatedFranklin, Whitney
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 201958 mph, estimatedLewiston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 201570 mph, estimatedClifton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 22, 201064 mph, measuredPreston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 201064 mph, measuredPreston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 25, 200693 mph, measuredPreston, Central Portion
2 wind reports		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 Preston; 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 Preston.

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