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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Boise City, ID

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Boise City, ID from August 23, 1956 through July 24, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
19
Wind Reports
80
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Boise City, ID · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 24, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Boise City, ID

19 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 24, 2026
3:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Boise City, 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 Boise City, 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 Boise City, 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
Jun 11, 2023
11:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Boise City, 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
1.50″ hail
Aug 6, 2009
6:35 AM MST-7
Hail report for Boise City, 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 Boise City, 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 Boise City, 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 Boise City, 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
0.75″ hail
Jun 29, 2004
4:13 PM MST
Hail report for Boise City, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: See narrative below.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Boise, ID
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2000
1:15 PM MST
Hail report for Boise City, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Boise, ID
0.88″ hail
Jul 30, 1998
2:50 PM MST
Hail report for Boise City, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced 3/4 to 7/8 inch hail in Boise. 7/8 inch hail was observed at the Boise National Weather Service Office.
NWS Hail Report Location: Boise, ID
0.75″ hail
May 12, 1998
6:55 PM MST
Hail report for Boise City, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported 3/4 inch hail from a severe thunderstorm over south east Boise.
NWS Hail Report Location: NE Boise Terminal Arpt, ID
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 1997
9:15 PM MST
Hail report for Boise City, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A weather spotter reported one inch hail with a thunderstorm near the Boise Airport.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Boise Terminal Arpt, ID
0.75″ hail
Mar 4, 1991
5:35 PM CST
Hail report for Boise City, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, ID
1.00″ hail
Apr 22, 1986
7:45 PM CST
Hail report for Boise City, ID
Ada County · 152,780 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 Boise City, ID

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 24, 2026
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Boise City, 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
May 28, 2026
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Boise City, 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 Boise City, 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
68 mph
May 28, 2026
10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Boise City, 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 Boise City, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ITD03 Broadway I-84 Interchange.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Boise, ID
59 mph
May 25, 2026
10:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Boise City, 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
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Boise City, 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 Boise City, 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
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2025
1:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Boise City, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Idaho Power reported 2958 customers without power due to wind damage in southeast Boise.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Boise, ID
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2025
1:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Boise City, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm outflow wind W 51 mph. Damage to construction fences. Power outages at Airport and NWS Boise. Visibility 3 SM in blowing dust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Boise, ID
63 mph
Sep 3, 2024
12:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Boise City, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KBOI Boise.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Boise, ID
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2024
12:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Boise City, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large Spruce tree knocked down at Morris Hill Cemetery.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Boise, ID
59 mph
Jul 24, 2024
11:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Boise City, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured gust at Crestline Trail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Boise, ID
UNK mph
May 29, 2024
12:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Boise City, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A strong outflow boundary from a thunderstorm damaged several powerlines around the Boise metropolitan area and Garden Valley. Around 2...000-3...000 people were estimated to be without power in both of those regions due to wind damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Boise, ID
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2023
11:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Boise City, ID
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Park Center and Highland blocking several lanes.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW 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 and near Boise City, ID

5 reports
F0 category
Aug 3, 2000
3:48 PM MST
Tornado report for Boise City, 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
3:15 PM MST
Tornado report for Boise City, 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
Apr 20, 1997
10:15 AM MST
Tornado report for Boise City, 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
UNK category
Jun 2, 1967
3:12 PM CST
Tornado report for Boise City, 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 Boise City, 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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U.S. Census Data · City

Boise City, ID area census snapshot

People & households
Population235,701
Households99,616
Housing units104,833
Income
Median household income$81,308
$100k+ households42.5%
$150k+ households17.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached68,052
Attached single-family7,019
Small multifamily13,572
Large multifamily12,599
Mobile homes3,502
Housing mix
Single-family share64.9%
Attached-home share6.7%
Multifamily share25.0%
Mobile-home share3.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied62,805
Renter-occupied36,811
Vacant units5,217
Home value & age
Median home value$456,000
Owner homes $300k+79.9%
Owner homes $500k+40.8%
Owner homes $750k+14.6%
Median year built1985
Older-home share42.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars95,098
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 19 hail, 80 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Boise City, ID, 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 Boise City?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Boise City, ID is 1.50″. It was reported near Boise, ID on August 6, 2009.

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

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

I am selling a home in Boise City — 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 City address?

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