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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Custer County, ID

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Custer County, ID from June 26, 1962 through September 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
48
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Custer County, ID · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 2, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Custer County

12 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 10, 2024
9:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Custer County, ID
Custer County · 2,128 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ESE Mackay, ID
1.25″ hail
Aug 10, 2024
9:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Custer County, ID
Custer County · 2,128 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo and video received via social media. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Mackay, ID
1.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2018
7:21 PM UTC
Hail report for Custer County, ID
Custer County · 2,128 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RESIDENTS REPORTED HAIL UP TO GOLF BALL SIZE ALONG QUAIL LANE IN LESLIE WITH MINOR HAIL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. REPORTED TO NWS STORM SURVEY TEAM. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Darlington, ID
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2015
12:50 PM MST-7
Hail report for Custer County, ID
Custer County · 2,128 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch hail near Leslie, Idaho.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Leslie, ID
0.75″ hail
Jul 17, 2007
2:50 PM MST-7
Hail report for Custer County, ID
Custer County · 2,128 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Three-quarter inch hail reported in Challis.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Challis, ID
1.00″ hail
Jul 13, 2007
6:50 PM MST-7
Hail report for Custer County, ID
Custer County · 2,128 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch hail fell four miles east southeast of Mackay.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ESE Mackay, ID
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2000
2:30 PM MST
Hail report for Custer County, ID
Custer County · 2,128 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: In addition to the hail which fell in Leslie, winds from the thunderstorm blew a tree onto a transformer in Mackey damaging it which caused a power outage.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leslie, ID
1.00″ hail
Aug 13, 1999
9:55 AM MST
Hail report for Custer County, ID
Custer County · 2,128 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dickey, ID
1.00″ hail
Aug 7, 1997
4:18 PM MST
Hail report for Custer County, ID
Custer County · 2,128 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mackay, ID
0.75″ hail
May 31, 1997
2:00 PM MST
Hail report for Custer County, ID
Custer County · 2,128 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime-size hail accumulated to 3 inches on ground over the Doublespring Pass
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NE Dickey, ID
1.75″ hail
Aug 24, 1984
3:35 PM CST
Hail report for Custer County, ID
Custer County · 2,128 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, ID
1.75″ hail
Aug 24, 1984
1:00 PM CST
Hail report for Custer County, ID
Custer County · 2,128 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 Custer County

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48 mph
Sep 2, 2026
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Custer County, ID
Custer County · 2,128 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 3025 D6 Willow Creek Summit US-93.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 Nnw Dickey, ID
42 mph
Aug 23, 2026
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Custer County, ID
Custer County · 2,128 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wsw Custer, ID
42 mph
Aug 23, 2026
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Custer County, ID
Custer County · 2,128 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 2 WSW Custer.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wsw Custer, ID
43 mph
Aug 22, 2026
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Custer County, ID
Custer County · 2,128 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: .
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Clayton, ID
43 mph
Aug 22, 2026
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Custer County, ID
Custer County · 2,128 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Clayton, ID
53 mph
Jul 30, 2026
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Custer County, ID
Custer County · 2,128 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 3025 D6 Willow Creek Summit US-93.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 Nnw Dickey, ID
50 mph
Jul 29, 2026
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Custer County, ID
Custer County · 2,128 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Clayton, ID
47 mph
Jul 18, 2026
11:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Custer County, ID
Custer County · 2,128 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KLLJ Challis Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Challis, ID
61 mph
May 29, 2026
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Custer County, ID
Custer County · 2,128 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KLLJ Challis Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Challis, ID
62 mph
May 13, 2026
9:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Custer County, ID
Custer County · 2,128 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KLLJ Challis Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Challis, ID
62 mph
May 13, 2026
8:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Custer County, ID
Custer County · 2,128 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KLLJ Challis Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Challis, ID
64 mph
Jul 30, 2025
8:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Custer County, ID
Custer County · 2,128 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station THFI1 Little Creek.
NWS Wind Report Location: 28 NNW Custer, ID
60 mph
Jul 26, 2025
9:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Custer County, ID
Custer County · 2,128 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KLLJ Challis Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Challis, ID
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2025
6:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Custer County, ID
Custer County · 2,128 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down on a house. Minor damage to the roof. Time estimated based on report and radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SE Mackay, ID
63 mph
Jun 11, 2025
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Custer County, ID
Custer County · 2,128 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ITD Mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clayton, 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 Custer County

2 reports
EF0 category
Aug 20, 2014
12:45 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Custer County, ID
Custer County · 2,128 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple photographs of funnel cloud with a brief touch down 2 miles southeast of Mackay.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Mackay, ID
EF0 category
Apr 24, 2008
2:30 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Custer County, ID
Custer County · 2,128 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was reported 2 miles north of Challis. It removed and destroyed a roof on a house.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Challis, 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

Custer County, ID area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,411
Households1,933
Housing units3,164
Income
Median household income$56,957
$100k+ households32.5%
$150k+ households7.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,128
Attached single-family157
Small multifamily133
Large multifamily27
Mobile homes700
Housing mix
Single-family share67.3%
Attached-home share5.0%
Multifamily share5.1%
Mobile-home share22.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,501
Renter-occupied432
Vacant units1,231
Home value & age
Median home value$295,600
Owner homes $300k+48.4%
Owner homes $500k+18.9%
Owner homes $750k+5.8%
Median year built1987
Older-home share37.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,862
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Custer County

83226 26
Challis, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83251 12
Lost River, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83255 11
Lost River, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83278 11
Stanley, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83227 5
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 12 hail, 48 wind, and 2 tornado reports in Custer County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 2, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Custer County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Custer County is 1.75″. It was reported near Darlington, ID on June 21, 2018.

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

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

I am selling a home in Custer 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 Custer County address?

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