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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near American Falls, ID

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near American Falls, ID from July 10, 1956 through August 23, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
8
Wind Reports
47
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  American Falls, ID · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 23, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near American Falls, ID

8 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2024
10:54 PM UTC
Hail report for American Falls, ID
Power County · 2,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 2 inches of rain... estimated 1 inch hail... and estimated 60 MPH winds reported on Sunset Ln. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE American Falls, ID
1.50″ hail
May 16, 2018
9:11 PM UTC
Hail report for American Falls, ID
Power County · 2,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO OF ESTIMATED HALF DOLLAR TO PING PONG BALL SIZE HAIL POSTED TO KIFI MICHAEL COATS FACEBOOK PAGE. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE American Falls, ID
1.25″ hail
May 16, 2018
9:06 PM UTC
Hail report for American Falls, ID
Power County · 2,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED VIA NWS POCATELLO FACEBOOK PAGE. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW American Falls, ID
1.00″ hail
Aug 4, 2011
5:22 PM MST-7
Hail report for American Falls, ID
Power County · 2,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported 1 inch hail 4 miles east northeast of American Falls.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ENE American Falls, ID
0.75″ hail
Jul 22, 2008
3:50 PM MST-7
Hail report for American Falls, ID
Power County · 2,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Three quarter inch hail west of American Falls.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 WSW American Falls, ID
1.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2003
3:40 PM MST
Hail report for American Falls, ID
Power County · 2,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: American Falls, ID
1.00″ hail
May 21, 1997
2:30 PM MST
Hail report for American Falls, ID
Power County · 2,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Neeley, ID
1.50″ hail
May 14, 1969
3:30 PM CST
Hail report for American Falls, ID
Power County · 2,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 and near American Falls, ID

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45 mph
Aug 23, 2026
12:47 AM UTC
Wind report for American Falls, ID
Power County · 2,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 18 W Aberdeen, ID
41 mph
Aug 22, 2026
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for American Falls, ID
Power County · 2,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: .
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ese American Falls, ID
41 mph
Aug 22, 2026
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for American Falls, ID
Power County · 2,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ese American Falls, ID
44 mph
Jul 29, 2026
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for American Falls, ID
Power County · 2,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E American Falls, ID
UNK mph
May 13, 2026
9:04 PM UTC
Wind report for American Falls, ID
Power County · 2,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 SSW Aberdeen, ID
UNK mph
Dec 17, 2025
4:55 PM UTC
Wind report for American Falls, ID
Power County · 2,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Semi blown over on I-86 near Exit 44. Photo received via social media. Time estimated based on radar and nearby wind gust observations over 75 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE American Falls, ID
75 mph
Dec 17, 2025
4:49 PM UTC
Wind report for American Falls, ID
Power County · 2,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured along the Snake River just west of the ID-37 exit from I-86.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Neeley, ID
UNK mph
Dec 17, 2025
4:48 PM UTC
Wind report for American Falls, ID
Power County · 2,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wires down and power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW American Falls, ID
UNK mph
Dec 17, 2025
4:45 PM UTC
Wind report for American Falls, ID
Power County · 2,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and power lines down on North Pleasant Valley Rd and South Pleasant Valley Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 WNW American Falls, ID
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2024
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for American Falls, ID
Power County · 2,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limb down damaging a fence.
NWS Wind Report Location: American Falls, ID
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2024
10:57 PM UTC
Wind report for American Falls, ID
Power County · 2,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Idaho Power reports over 100 customers without power in and just northeast of American Falls.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N American Falls, ID
60 mph
Jun 9, 2024
10:54 PM UTC
Wind report for American Falls, ID
Power County · 2,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 inches of rain... estimated 1 inch hail... and estimated 60 MPH winds reported on Sunset Ln. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE American Falls, ID
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2024
10:53 PM UTC
Wind report for American Falls, ID
Power County · 2,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree snapped off in the area of Fort Hall Ave and Madison St. Report and photo received via social media. Time estimated based on radar and nearby reports.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE American Falls, ID
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2024
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for American Falls, ID
Power County · 2,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Additional large tree uprooted and down in a yard. Report and photo received via social media. Time estimated based on radar and surrounding reports.
NWS Wind Report Location: American Falls, ID
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2024
10:48 PM UTC
Wind report for American Falls, ID
Power County · 2,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree several feet in diameter uprooted and down on top of a house along Van Buren St. Road also flooded. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: American Falls, 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 and near American Falls, ID

9 reports
EF0 category
May 21, 2014
5:40 PM MST-7
Tornado report for American Falls, ID
Power County · 2,082 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was spotted about 10 miles west-northwest of American Falls around 640 PM MDT and it moved slightly north-northwest until around 7 pm MDT. It was located 1.2 mile north-northwest of the intersection of North Pleasant Valley Road and County Line Road at 641 pm MDT. A damage survey showed damage to a residence on North Pleasant Valley Road between Schritter and County Line Roads. Multiple trees were uprooted or had branches torn off. Shingles were torn off the hours and a shed door was damaged and blown off its hinges. There were also isolated reports of irrigation line damage as the tornado moved through mostly open fields. No other damage was found.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 WNW American Falls, ID
F0 category
Aug 21, 2006
3:00 PM MST
Tornado report for American Falls, ID
Power County · 2,082 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: American Falls Arpt, ID
F0 category
Apr 28, 2003
3:26 PM MST
Tornado report for American Falls, ID
Power County · 2,082 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado occurred in open fields near Indian Springs. No damage occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW American Falls, ID
F0 category
Feb 14, 2000
3:40 PM MST
Tornado report for American Falls, ID
Power County · 2,082 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A large metal farm building was damaged 6W of Pocatello airport: siding pushed in and roof partially removed. Nearby, a cinder block and a steel framed potato storage buildings collapsed. A large grain silo sustained severe damage. A recreation fee building destroyed and several large trees downed at Willow Bay county park. Throughout the tornado's path, irrigations center pivots flipped and wheel line systems twisted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: American Falls, ID
F0 category
Jun 13, 1996
7:00 PM MST
Tornado report for American Falls, ID
Power County · 2,082 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: WNW American Falls, ID
F2 category
Aug 17, 1990
1:25 PM MST
Tornado report for American Falls, ID
Power County · 2,082 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ID
F1 category
Aug 24, 1986
6:00 PM MST
Tornado report for American Falls, ID
Power County · 2,082 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ID
UNK category
Jun 8, 1967
5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for American Falls, ID
Power County · 2,082 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ID
UNK category
Jul 31, 1961
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for American Falls, ID
Power County · 2,082 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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U.S. Census Data · City

American Falls, ID area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,636
Households1,475
Housing units1,558
Income
Median household income$58,376
$100k+ households35.8%
$150k+ households14.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,055
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily133
Large multifamily41
Mobile homes329
Housing mix
Single-family share67.7%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share11.2%
Mobile-home share21.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,107
Renter-occupied368
Vacant units83
Home value & age
Median home value$172,800
Owner homes $300k+18.9%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1972
Older-home share74.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,393
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 8 hail, 47 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near American Falls, ID, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 23, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in American Falls?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near American Falls, ID is 1.75″. It was reported near American Falls, ID on April 28, 2003.

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

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

I am selling a home in American Falls — 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 American Falls address?

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