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Hail history for Sandpoint, ID
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sandpoint on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jun 24, 2020. Hail is most common here in August and July.
Recent hail near Sandpoint
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Midas 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Sandpoint |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Sandpoint by year
When hail season peaks near Sandpoint
Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (2) and July (1).
Largest hail storms near Sandpoint
Jun 24, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Kootenai (7 mi from Sandpoint)
Jul 25, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Sandpoint (5 mi from Sandpoint)
Aug 10, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Ponderay (2 mi from Sandpoint)
Sep 25, 2024 · 1 in (quarter) · Dover (3 mi from Sandpoint)
Aug 29, 2025 · 1 in (quarter) · Midas (7 mi from Sandpoint)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sandpoint
10 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sandpoint since 2006, on 8 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Sandpoint 1 wind report |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 49 mph, estimated | Dover 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 30 mph, estimated | Hope 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2019 | 64 mph, estimated | Sandpoint 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2010 | 60 mph, estimated | Ponderay 2 wind reports |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 58 mph, estimated | Sandpoint, Kootenai 2 wind reports |
| Jun 29, 2007 | 58 mph, estimated | Sandpoint 1 wind report |
| May 22, 2006 | 58 mph, estimated | Sandpoint 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 Sandpoint; 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.
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 Sandpoint.
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