Hail Swath Map Preview
The Boise, ID hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.25". There are 0 public hail reports, 9 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 21, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Boise, ID Hail Map
The May 21, 2023 hail swath map for Boise, ID covers approximately 261 square miles and includes an estimated 5,562 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 112 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 3,013 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 112 sq mi | 3,013 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 91 sq mi | 1,901 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 45 sq mi | 643 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 7 sq mi | 3 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 6 sq mi | 2 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Boise, ID Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 21, 2023 hail swath map area for Boise, ID, HailGeeks estimates 2,066 single-family homes, 6 townhomes, and 67 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 1,088 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 1,088 | 3 | 47 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 731 | 3 | 18 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 245 | 0 | 2 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Boise, ID Hail Map
Hail from the May 21, 2023 storm was mapped across 7 counties in the Boise, ID region. Owyhee County, ID had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 291 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Boise, ID Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 2 cities near Boise, ID. Wilder, ID had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 535 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Boise, ID Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 21, 2023 Boise, ID hail map spans 10 ZIP codes. ZIP 97901 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 75.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 21, 2023 hail map for Boise, ID currently list 0 public hail reports, 9 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public hail reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 21, 2023 8:00 PM CT | 4 ESE Huston | ID | TWO BOATS CAPSIZED FROM THUNDERSTORM OUTFLOW WIND AND SUBSEQUENT WAVES ON LAKE LOWELL. ONE PERSON HAD TO BE RESCUED. | |
May 21, 2023 8:00 PM CT | 2 W Garden City | ID | FENCE KNOCKED DOWN. | |
May 21, 2023 8:00 PM CT | 4 ENE Meridian | ID | LARGE TREE BRANCH DOWN. | |
May 21, 2023 8:00 PM CT | 3 S Meridian | ID | ROTTEN TREES KNOCKED DOWN. | |
May 21, 2023 8:00 PM CT | 2 SW Boise | ID | TREE KNOCKED DOWN ON BOISE BENCH. | |
May 21, 2023 8:00 PM CT | 2 ESE Caldwell | ID | PORTION OF METAL ROOF RIPPED OFF AIRCRAFT HANGAR. | |
May 21, 2023 8:00 PM CT | 1 SE Garden City | ID | TREE KNOCKED DOWN NEAR QUINNS POND. | |
May 21, 2023 8:00 PM CT | Eagle | ID | TREES KNOCKED DOWN FROM THUNDERSTORM OUTFLOW. | |
May 21, 2023 8:28 PM CT | 60 mph | 2 NE Boise | ID | MESONET STATION TT289 CRESTLINE TRAIL. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 21, 2023 Boise, ID storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Boise, ID Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Boise, ID region as the May 21, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 19, 2022 through May 16, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.00", and the most recent map shown is from May 16, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Boise, ID
Not sure whether the May 21, 2023 Boise, ID hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Boise, ID region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the May 21, 2023 Boise, ID event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 21, 2023 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Boise, ID region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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