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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Ada County, ID

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Ada County, ID from July 9, 1956 through July 24, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 83702 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
43
Wind Reports
148
Tornado Reports
14
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Ada County, ID · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 24, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Ada County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 24, 2026
3:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 Se Boise, ID
0.75″ hail
Jul 24, 2026
2:59 AM UTC
Hail report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 Se Boise, ID
1.00″ hail
Jul 24, 2026
2:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 Se Boise, ID
1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2024
11:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Via Social Media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Garden City, ID
1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2024
11:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Via Social Media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Garden City, ID
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2023
11:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Heavy rain mixed with large hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSE Boise, ID
1.25″ hail
Jun 5, 2022
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Melba, ID
1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2022
10:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIA PHOTO ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SE Kuna, ID
1.50″ hail
May 26, 2015
8:56 PM MST-7
Hail report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Largest hail 1.5 inches and smallest about a penny at the intersection of Floating Feather Road and Pollard Lane. Reported on social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 NE Star, ID
1.50″ hail
Sep 5, 2013
2:30 PM MST-7
Hail report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotters in Meridian and eagle reported large hail up to an inch and a half across the area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Meridian, ID
1.25″ hail
Apr 24, 2012
2:30 PM MST-7
Hail report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported half dollar size hail and wind gusts to 75 MPH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Eagle, ID
1.50″ hail
Aug 6, 2009
6:35 AM MST-7
Hail report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported large chunks of hail a little smaller than golf balls.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSE Boise, ID
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2008
3:30 PM MST-7
Hail report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported 50 MPH winds and hail averaging three quarters of an inch and a few stones larger than one inch.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Boise, ID
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2006
3:35 PM MST
Hail report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Boise, ID
1.25″ hail
Jun 13, 2006
3:30 PM MST
Hail report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Boise, ID
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in Ada County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 24, 2026
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees snapped near the trunk_ approximately 10 inches in diameter. Timing estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Sse Boise, ID
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2026
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT: Trees down near Linder and Ustick Road from last nights storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Meridian, ID
UNK mph
May 28, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Over 10 reports compiled from social media of pine trees and their root systems brought down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Eagle, ID
UNK mph
May 28, 2026
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A member of the public reported a photo on social media of multiple stalls in an outdoor market destroyed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kuna, ID
UNK mph
May 28, 2026
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTION. 15...000 without power in Ada County... roughly 130f county customers.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Boise, ID
UNK mph
May 28, 2026
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An outflow boundary with wind gusts of 61-72 mph brought blowing dust and less than 100 feet of visibility to the Boise metropolitan area. Currently seeing at least 15 reports on social media of large trees and their root systems down across cars... houses... and roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Boise, ID
UNK mph
May 28, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A member of the public reported on social media that a large Poplar tree and root system was brought down from the gust front. A trampoline was displaced into their yard as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Kuna, ID
UNK mph
May 28, 2026
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time estimated from radar. Location approximate. Tree had 2 main branches 1 foot in diameter snap due to outflow winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Garden City, ID
68 mph
May 28, 2026
10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gust measured at Boise Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Boise, ID
59 mph
May 28, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ITD03 Broadway I-84 Interchange.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Boise, ID
72 mph
May 28, 2026
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Kuna, ID
59 mph
May 25, 2026
10:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Crestline RAWS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Boise, ID
UNK mph
May 25, 2026
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees down along River Greenbelt.
NWS Wind Report Location: Garden City, ID
UNK mph
May 25, 2026
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Alaska Airlines cargo roof blew off at Boise Airport... at least one downed wire.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Boise, ID
UNK mph
Sep 11, 2025
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dead tree down across Broadway Ave in Boise. Social media report.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Boise, ID
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in Ada County

14 reports
UNK category
May 28, 2023
1:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SEVERAL PHOTOS OF A LANDSPOUT NEAR HIGHWAY 16 AND BROKEN ARROW LANE. NO DAMAGE REPORTED. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Star, ID
UNK category
May 26, 2023
10:48 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 1 NE STAR. SEVERAL PHOTOS OF A LANDSPOUT NEAR HIGHWAY 16 AND BROKEN ARROW LANE. NO DAMAGE REPORTED. TIME CORRECTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Star, ID
F0 category
Aug 3, 2000
3:51 PM MST
Tornado report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NE Eagle, ID
F0 category
Aug 3, 2000
3:48 PM MST
Tornado report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W (Boi)Gowen Fld Boise, ID
F0 category
Aug 3, 2000
3:33 PM MST
Tornado report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S (Boi)Gowen Fld Boise, ID
F0 category
Aug 3, 2000
3:15 PM MST
Tornado report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S (Boi)Gowen Fld Boise, ID
F0 category
Jul 18, 2000
5:57 PM MST
Tornado report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Kuna, ID
F0 category
May 10, 1998
4:37 PM MST
Tornado report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: During the evening of May 10th, a tornado formed to the south east of the Boise Airport. The tornado was observed by Weather Service and Air Traffic Control personnel and lasted for about 20 minutes. The tornado moved very slowly through sage brush desert terrain causing no damage before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE (Boi)Gowen Fld Boise, ID
F0 category
Apr 20, 1997
10:15 AM MST
Tornado report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: On the morning of April 20, a strong cold front moved across Southern Idaho . This cold front produced strong thunderstorms in the Boise area which spawned a short lived weak tornado. The tornado moved through a subdivision on the outskirts of Boise . Six houses suffered roof damage,fences were torn up and a trampoline was hurled 5 city blocks.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Boise Terminal Arpt, ID
F1 category
Oct 26, 1984
9:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ID
F1 category
Mar 21, 1984
3:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ID
UNK category
Jun 2, 1967
3:12 PM CST
Tornado report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ID
F0 category
Aug 23, 1956
10:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ID
F1 category
Jul 9, 1956
11:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Ada County, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ID
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Ada County, ID area census snapshot

People & households
Population508,052
Households196,700
Housing units205,068
Income
Median household income$88,907
$100k+ households45.2%
$150k+ households18.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached152,780
Attached single-family10,416
Small multifamily18,689
Large multifamily16,900
Mobile homes6,186
Housing mix
Single-family share74.5%
Attached-home share5.1%
Multifamily share17.4%
Mobile-home share3.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied140,354
Renter-occupied56,346
Vacant units8,368
Home value & age
Median home value$476,000
Owner homes $300k+83.8%
Owner homes $500k+44.9%
Owner homes $750k+16.4%
Median year built1996
Older-home share28.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars189,857
Free hail maps

This snapshot is for local area context only and describes the selected state, county, city, or ZIP area — not a specific home or property. For ZIP-level estimated hail impact, use Free Hail Maps to generate a hail report with key impact details for that ZIP.

Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Ada County

83702 38
Boise City, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83634 31
Kuna, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83705 31
Boise City, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83706 24
Boise City, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83641 17
Melba, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83642 17
Meridian, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83716 17
Robie Creek, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83687 10
Nampa, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83714 6
Garden City, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83616 5
Eagle, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83646 5
Meridian, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83669 4
Star, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83709 4
Boise City, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83704 3
Boise City, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83713 3
Boise City, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83703 2
Boise City, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83712 2
Boise City, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Ada County have on record?

Our records show 43 hail, 148 wind, and 14 tornado reports in Ada County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 24, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Ada County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Ada County is 1.50″. It was reported near .85 NE Star, ID on May 26, 2015.

A storm report showed up near my home in Ada County — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Ada County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Ada County — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Ada County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Ada County — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Ada County address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Ada County — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Ada County, ID, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Ada County, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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