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Hail history for Star, ID
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Star on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on May 26, 2015. Hail is most common here in September and April.
Recent hail near Star
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Star in the last two years.
Hail days near Star by year
When hail season peaks near Star
Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in September (2) and April (2).
Largest hail storms near Star
Sep 5, 2013 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Meridian (9 mi from Star)
May 26, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Star (2 mi from Star)
Apr 24, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Eagle (5 mi from Star)
Jul 13, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Nampa (8 mi from Star)
Mar 21, 2016 · 1 in (quarter) · Star (1 mi from Star)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Star
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2023 | EF0 | Star 2 mi from Star |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Star
17 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Star since 2006, on 11 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Meridian 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2023 | 69 mph, estimated | Eagle, Meridian, Moss 4 wind reports |
| May 30, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Caldwell, Cloverdale 2 wind reports |
| Jun 4, 2017 | 60 mph, estimated | Eagle 1 wind report |
| Mar 6, 2013 | 64 mph, estimated | Meridian, Nampa 2 wind reports |
| Jul 7, 2011 | 60 mph, estimated | Meridian 1 wind report |
| Apr 25, 2011 | 60 mph, estimated | Nampa, Meridian 2 wind reports |
| May 17, 2010 | 60 mph, estimated | Cloverdale 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 60 mph, estimated | Meridian 1 wind report |
| Apr 17, 2007 | 60 mph, estimated | Sonna 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 Star; 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
- Middleton
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7 hail days - Meridian
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7 hail days - Nampa
6 hail days - Garden City
6 hail days - Kuna
6 hail days - Boise
5 hail days
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 Star.
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