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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Adams County, ID

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Adams County, ID from June 27, 1958 through May 28, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 83638 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
8
Wind Reports
14
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Adams County, ID · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last May 28, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Adams County

8 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 28, 2026
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, ID
Adams County · 2,437 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A member of the public posted a photo of quarter size hail on social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Council, ID
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2026
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, ID
Adams County · 2,437 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social Media post showing 1" hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Indian Valley, ID
1.50″ hail
Aug 12, 2022
8:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, ID
Adams County · 2,437 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL RANGING FROM QUARTER TO PING PONG. VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cuprum, ID
1.75″ hail
May 26, 2018
1:48 AM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, ID
Adams County · 2,437 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTED GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL IN NEW MEADOWS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N New Meadows, ID
1.00″ hail
Jun 4, 2012
7:30 PM MST-7
Hail report for Adams County, ID
Adams County · 2,437 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Local media reported 1.00 inch hail in and around Council.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Council, ID
0.75″ hail
May 10, 2007
3:39 PM MST-7
Hail report for Adams County, ID
Adams County · 2,437 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter 1 Mile Northeast of Bear Idaho Reported Penny Sized Hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 SE Bear, ID
0.75″ hail
May 5, 1998
6:05 PM MST
Hail report for Adams County, ID
Adams County · 2,437 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced 3/4 inch hail at Council.
NWS Hail Report Location: Council, ID
0.75″ hail
May 16, 1997
5:30 PM MST
Hail report for Adams County, ID
Adams County · 2,437 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm formed over the Central Mountains and produced 3/4 inch hail .
NWS Hail Report Location: 30 NW Council, 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 Adams County

14 reports
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76 mph
Dec 17, 2025
2:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, ID
Adams County · 2,437 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station SRFI1 Snake River.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Cuprum, ID
65 mph
Aug 18, 2020
1:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, ID
Adams County · 2,437 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION SRFI1 SNAKE RIVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Cuprum, ID
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2020
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, ID
Adams County · 2,437 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HIGHWAY 95: ROAD BLOCKED FROM OLD HIGHWAY TO HOT SPRINGS ROAD (NEAR NEW MEADOWS). DOWNED POWER LINES AND TREES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW New Meadows, ID
60 mph
Jun 28, 2010
7:15 PM MST-7
Wind report for Adams County, ID
Adams County · 2,437 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Adams County Emergency Manager reported the roof was blown off of a church in Council including roof damage to other homes in the area. Also, many large trees were down along a path into the northeast part of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Council, ID
92 mph
Jun 27, 2004
12:10 AM MST
Wind report for Adams County, ID
Adams County · 2,437 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Down burst winds from a severe thunderstorm blew down several 100 ft tall Pine trees one of which cut a single wide mobile home in half.
NWS Wind Report Location: Meadows, ID
58 mph
Sep 8, 1998
5:30 PM MST
Wind report for Adams County, ID
Adams County · 2,437 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Council, ID
69 mph
Jun 11, 1997
7:15 PM MST
Wind report for Adams County, ID
Adams County · 2,437 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds from a severe thunderstorm blew down a 20 inch diameter tree.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Cascade, ID
UNK mph
Aug 7, 1993
7:00 PM MST
Wind report for Adams County, ID
Adams County · 2,437 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, ID
75 mph
Aug 22, 1989
3:30 PM CST
Wind report for Adams County, ID
Adams County · 2,437 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, ID
67 mph
Dec 6, 1987
7:15 PM CST
Wind report for Adams County, ID
Adams County · 2,437 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, ID
UNK mph
Jun 15, 1987
3:00 PM CST
Wind report for Adams County, ID
Adams County · 2,437 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, ID
UNK mph
Apr 30, 1987
2:40 PM CST
Wind report for Adams County, ID
Adams County · 2,437 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, ID
UNK mph
Aug 20, 1982
7:00 PM CST
Wind report for Adams County, ID
Adams County · 2,437 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, ID
UNK mph
Jul 12, 1975
8:00 PM CST
Wind report for Adams County, ID
Adams County · 2,437 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Adams County

3 reports
F2 category
Jun 4, 2006
11:20 AM MST
Tornado report for Adams County, ID
Adams County · 2,437 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F2 Tornado started at 2 miles west of Bear and moved to 12 miles north east of Bear. Extensive forest damage but minimal structural damage to homes. 1 pickup truck destroyed. Trees down in camp site detroyed tents and camping gear. Injury to one individual with a broken collar bone.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Bear, ID
F0 category
Jul 22, 1992
4:45 PM MST
Tornado report for Adams County, ID
Adams County · 2,437 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ID
F1 category
Jun 27, 1958
12:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Adams County, ID
Adams County · 2,437 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

Adams County, ID area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,599
Households1,752
Housing units2,666
Income
Median household income$59,286
$100k+ households29.3%
$150k+ households9.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,437
Attached single-family18
Small multifamily50
Large multifamily27
Mobile homes122
Housing mix
Single-family share91.4%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share2.9%
Mobile-home share4.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,456
Renter-occupied296
Vacant units914
Home value & age
Median home value$327,300
Owner homes $300k+53.6%
Owner homes $500k+31.9%
Owner homes $750k+13.2%
Median year built1984
Older-home share44.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,733
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Adams County

83638 22
McCall, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83612 14
Council, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83654 6
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83610 3
Cambridge, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83632 3
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 8 hail, 14 wind, and 3 tornado reports in Adams County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 28, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Adams County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Adams County is 1.75″. It was reported near New Meadows, ID on May 26, 2018.

A storm report showed up near my home in Adams 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 Adams County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Adams 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 Adams County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Adams 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 Adams County address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Adams 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 Adams County, ID, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Adams 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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