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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Boise County, ID

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Boise County, ID from July 5, 1961 through May 28, 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
22
Wind Reports
33
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Boise County, ID · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last May 28, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Boise County

22 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2024
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Boise County, ID
Boise County · 4,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Via Social Media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Crouch, ID
2.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2024
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Boise County, ID
Boise County · 4,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Killed 2 ducklings.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Garden Valley, ID
1.00″ hail
Aug 12, 2022
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Boise County, ID
Boise County · 4,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME IS APPROXIMATE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 E Boise, ID
1.00″ hail
Sep 5, 2013
2:30 PM MST-7
Hail report for Boise County, ID
Boise County · 4,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter near Horseshoe Bend reported large hail up to one inch and winds up to 60 MPH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Horseshoe Bend, ID
1.75″ hail
Apr 27, 2010
4:15 PM MST-7
Hail report for Boise County, ID
Boise County · 4,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotters near Centerville reported hail from .88 inches to 1.75 inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Centerville, ID
1.50″ hail
Aug 16, 2006
5:40 PM MST
Hail report for Boise County, ID
Boise County · 4,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported at Terrace Lakes Golf Course
NWS Hail Report Location: Crouch, ID
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2006
4:30 PM MST
Hail report for Boise County, ID
Boise County · 4,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Banks, ID
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2006
4:05 PM MST
Hail report for Boise County, ID
Boise County · 4,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NE Horseshoe Bend, ID
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2004
7:20 PM MST
Hail report for Boise County, ID
Boise County · 4,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lowman, ID
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2000
1:15 PM MST
Hail report for Boise County, ID
Boise County · 4,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Horseshoe Bend, ID
0.75″ hail
Jul 2, 1998
8:02 PM MST
Hail report for Boise County, ID
Boise County · 4,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Garden Vly, ID
1.75″ hail
May 6, 1998
5:00 PM MST
Hail report for Boise County, ID
Boise County · 4,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A cluster of severe thunderstorms produced hailstones ranging in size from .8 inch to 1.75 inches over the Boise Mountains.
NWS Hail Report Location: Placerville, ID
0.75″ hail
May 3, 1998
4:10 PM MST
Hail report for Boise County, ID
Boise County · 4,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced 3/4 inch hail at Banks and Garden Valley.
NWS Hail Report Location: Banks, ID
1.00″ hail
Dec 10, 1996
3:30 PM MST
Hail report for Boise County, ID
Boise County · 4,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Placerville, ID
0.88″ hail
Jul 12, 1995
2:05 PM MST
Hail report for Boise County, ID
Boise County · 4,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Highway 21, 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 Boise County

30 reports
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UNK mph
May 28, 2026
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Boise County, ID
Boise County · 4,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTION. 3...800 without power in Boise County... roughly 200f county customers.. Location generalized.
NWS Wind Report Location: Idaho City, ID
UNK mph
Dec 17, 2025
5:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Boise County, ID
Boise County · 4,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A member of the public posted a photo of large rocks blocking the Grimes Creek Pass Road from strong thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Centerville, ID
UNK mph
Dec 17, 2025
5:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Boise County, ID
Boise County · 4,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement provided photos of multiple trees downed over Highway 21.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 S Lowman, ID
UNK mph
Dec 17, 2025
5:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Boise County, ID
Boise County · 4,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Member of the public posted a photo of a tree downed with entangled power lines over Grimes Pass Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Centerville, ID
UNK mph
Oct 26, 2025
12:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Boise County, ID
Boise County · 4,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outage for 3790 customers from Crouch... Horsebend to Placerville.
NWS Wind Report Location: Horseshoe Bend, ID
67 mph
Sep 3, 2024
2:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Boise County, ID
Boise County · 4,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Jackson Peak IRAWS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 E Lowman, ID
62 mph
Jun 7, 2023
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Boise County, ID
Boise County · 4,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station JKPI1 8.7 E Lowman (SNOTEL).
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 ESE Lowman, ID
60 mph
Jun 23, 2021
2:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Boise County, ID
Boise County · 4,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED MULTIPLE TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN ASSOCIATED WITH A STRONG GUST FRONT - GUSTING TO AROUND 60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Garden Valley, ID
68 mph
Jun 23, 2021
2:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Boise County, ID
Boise County · 4,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION EW2058 HORSESHOE BEND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Horseshoe Bend, ID
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2020
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Boise County, ID
Boise County · 4,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STATE HIGHWAY 55 CLOSED FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS DUE TO TREE KNOCKED ONTO POWER LINE. AND TREES OVER HIGHWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Banks, ID
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2020
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Boise County, ID
Boise County · 4,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE KNOCKED DOWN ON CABIN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Garden Valley, ID
70 mph
Aug 10, 2015
3:27 PM MST-7
Wind report for Boise County, ID
Boise County · 4,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 70 MPH thunderstorm wind gust was reported by the public.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Horseshoe Bend, ID
58 mph
Sep 5, 2013
3:15 PM MST-7
Wind report for Boise County, ID
Boise County · 4,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The CWOP near Horseshoe Bend reported a wind gust of 58 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Horseshoe Bend, ID
55 mph
Oct 16, 2012
9:00 AM MST-7
Wind report for Boise County, ID
Boise County · 4,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds knocked down several large trees near Holly Mountain. Power outages were reported in Idaho City, Placerville and Centerville Idaho.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.9 SW Garden Vly Arpt, ID
70 mph
Aug 21, 2010
9:00 PM MST-7
Wind report for Boise County, ID
Boise County · 4,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Boise County Sherrif's dispatch reported a large number of trees down on and around Grimes Creek Road including one fatality at Grimes Creek.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 W Idaho City, 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 Boise County

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Boise County

Horseshoe Bend, ID 11
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Lowman, ID 11
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Placerville, ID 9
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Garden Valley, ID 5
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Idaho City, ID 5
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Banks, ID 4
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Crouch, ID 2
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Robie Creek, ID 1
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Boise County, ID area census snapshot

People & households
Population8,045
Households3,524
Housing units5,592
Income
Median household income$77,349
$100k+ households49.7%
$150k+ households15.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,717
Attached single-family54
Small multifamily49
Large multifamily9
Mobile homes724
Housing mix
Single-family share84.4%
Attached-home share1.0%
Multifamily share1.0%
Mobile-home share13.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,101
Renter-occupied423
Vacant units2,068
Home value & age
Median home value$424,100
Owner homes $300k+68.1%
Owner homes $500k+41.2%
Owner homes $750k+20.5%
Median year built1991
Older-home share31.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,422
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Boise County

83702 38
Boise City, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83716 17
Robie Creek, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83631 12
Idaho City, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83629 11
Horseshoe Bend, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83622 10
Garden Valley, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83637 8
Lowman, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83666 3
Placerville, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83670 3
ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83602 2
Banks, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 22 hail, 33 wind, and 0 tornado reports in Boise 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 Boise County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Boise County is 2.00″. It was reported near Garden Valley, ID on June 26, 2024.

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

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

I am selling a home in Boise 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 Boise County address?

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