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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Butte County, ID

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Butte County, ID from August 1, 1959 through September 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
27
Wind Reports
325
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Butte County, ID · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Butte County

27 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 13, 2024
7:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple reports via social media of quarter size hail at Idaho National Laboratory. Report of significant ground accumulation. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SSE Howe, ID
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2023
8:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report showing video of the hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Arco, ID
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2023
8:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time updated. Social media report showing video of the hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Arco, ID
1.00″ hail
Jun 23, 2021
9:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SKYWARN SPOTTER REPORTS MOSTLY DIME SIZE HAIL AT RESIDENCE JUST NNW OF MOORE... WITH SEVERAL STONES ESTIMATED AT QUARTER SIZE. ALSO GUSTY WINDS. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Moore, ID
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2009
2:05 PM MST-7
Hail report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ESE Howe, ID
0.75″ hail
Jul 25, 2006
1:57 PM MST
Hail report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Moore, ID
0.75″ hail
Jul 25, 2006
1:42 PM MST
Hail report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Moore, ID
0.75″ hail
Jul 2, 2004
12:45 PM MST
Hail report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 E Arco, ID
1.00″ hail
Sep 1, 2000
4:10 PM MST
Hail report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Howe, ID
1.00″ hail
Sep 1, 2000
10:05 AM MST
Hail report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail covered the ground to a depth of 3 inches in spots.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arco, ID
1.00″ hail
Jul 18, 2000
12:10 PM MST
Hail report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail covered the ground in places to a depth of 4 inches. The hail and wind to 50 mph damaged numerous fruit trees and flattened crops.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arco, ID
0.75″ hail
Aug 21, 1999
3:00 PM MST
Hail report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Moore, ID
0.75″ hail
Sep 11, 1997
12:39 PM MST
Hail report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 SW Arco, ID
1.50″ hail
May 31, 1997
3:45 PM MST
Hail report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 E Howe, ID
1.75″ hail
May 31, 1997
3:40 PM MST
Hail report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball-size hail
NWS Hail Report Location: Howe, 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 Butte County

30 reports
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54 mph
Sep 17, 2026
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 3699 D6 INL Puzzle US-20/US-26.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Nw Atomic City, ID
45 mph
Sep 11, 2026
1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station SOGRI Intec Grid 3.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 Nnw Atomic City, ID
45 mph
Sep 11, 2026
1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station SONRF Naval Reactors Facility.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 Sse Howe, ID
45 mph
Sep 11, 2026
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station SOSAN Sand Dunes.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 E Howe, ID
50 mph
Sep 11, 2026
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 3699 D6 INL Puzzle US-20/US-26.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Nw Atomic City, ID
47 mph
Sep 11, 2026
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station SOCIT Critical Infrastructure Test Ran.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 Nnw Atomic City, ID
46 mph
Sep 11, 2026
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station SOLOS Lost River Rest Area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 Ese Butte City, ID
46 mph
Sep 11, 2026
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station SOCFA Central Facilities Area Building.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 Nw Atomic City, ID
45 mph
Sep 11, 2026
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station SOCOX Coxs Well.
NWS Wind Report Location: 20 Ese Craters Of Moon, ID
47 mph
Sep 11, 2026
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station SORWM Radioactive Waste Management.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 Se Butte City, ID
45 mph
Sep 11, 2026
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station SOCRA Craters Of The Moon.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw Craters Of Moon, ID
47 mph
Sep 2, 2026
1:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station ACRI1 5 W Arco.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Arco, ID
51 mph
Sep 2, 2026
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station ARCSO Arco.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sse Arco, ID
65 mph
Sep 2, 2026
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station SOCRA Craters Of The Moon.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw Craters Of Moon, ID
55 mph
Sep 2, 2026
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 3021 D6 Tom Cat Summit US-20.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Wsw Craters Of Moon, 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 Butte County

9 reports
UNK category
Jun 21, 2018
7:32 PM UTC
Tornado report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PUBLIC VIDEOS SUBMITTED TO NWS POCATELLO CONFIRMING A TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN FOR AT LEAST 2-3 MINUTES JUST NORTH OF DARLINGTON. CUSTER COUNTY EM ALSO RELAYED REPORT OF A SCREEN DOOR RIPPED OFF A HOME IN THAT AREA. NO OTHER DAMAGE HAS BEEN REPORTED. PRELIMINARY TORNADO RATING EF-0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Darlington, ID
UNK category
Jun 21, 2018
7:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: UPDATE TO PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT BASED ON NWS STORM SURVEY: TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN AROUND 1:15PM. NUMEROUS LARGE TREE LIMBS WERE FOUND DOWNED ALONG HUSTON ROAD. MINOR DAMAGE TO A GARAGE... AN OVERTURNED CAMPER... AN UPROOTED TREE... AND ADDITIONAL LARGE TREE LIMBS WERE FOUND ON PRIVATE PROPERTY ON HUSTON ROAD. VIDEO SHOWED THE TORNADO NEAR LESLIE BUTTE... ALTHOUGH IT MAY HAVE LIFTED TEMPORARILY IN THIS AREA. BARBED WIRE FENCING AND LARGE FENCE POSTS WERE FOUND RIPPED OUT OF THE GROUND ABOUT A MILE AND A HALF EAST OF DARLINGTON. VIDEO SHOWS THE TORNADO LIFTING AROUND 1:38 PM. FINAL RATING FOR THIS TORNADO IS A HIGH-END EF0 WITH WIND SPEEDS OF 75 TO 85 MPH. THE TORNADO IS ESTIMATED TO HAVE BEEN 250 FEET WIDE AND POTENTIALLY 7 MILES LONG.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Darlington, ID
UNK category
May 31, 2018
11:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: VIDEO RECEIVED OF A TORNADO NEAR THE IDAHO NATIONAL LABORATORY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 13 SE Howe, ID
F0 category
Oct 4, 2006
3:36 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado entered extreme southeast Butte County from Bingham County and was over open land picking up sage brush before lifting and dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 24 SSE Howe, ID
F0 category
Sep 1, 2000
3:30 PM MST
Tornado report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was a weak tornado that touched down in a remote area and caused no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SE Arco, ID
F0 category
Jun 16, 1998
9:15 AM MST
Tornado report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No damage; over lava field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 15 E Arco, ID
F0 category
Jul 9, 1996
2:45 PM MST
Tornado report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 N Arco, ID
F1 category
May 21, 1992
3:00 PM MST
Tornado report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ID
F1 category
Jul 18, 1987
11:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Butte County, ID
Butte County · 909 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

Butte County, ID area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,654
Households1,017
Housing units1,275
Income
Median household income$43,281
$100k+ households28.3%
$150k+ households8.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached909
Attached single-family6
Small multifamily88
Large multifamily35
Mobile homes225
Housing mix
Single-family share71.3%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share9.7%
Mobile-home share17.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied787
Renter-occupied230
Vacant units258
Home value & age
Median home value$195,800
Owner homes $300k+20.3%
Owner homes $500k+5.0%
Owner homes $750k+1.4%
Median year built1971
Older-home share72.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars940
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Butte County

83213 202
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83244 130
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 27 hail, 325 wind, and 9 tornado reports in Butte County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Butte County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Butte County is 1.75″. It was reported near Howe, ID on May 31, 1997.

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

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

I am selling a home in Butte 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 Butte County address?

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