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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Idaho County, ID

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Idaho County, ID from May 11, 1957 through May 29, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 83536 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
77
Wind Reports
64
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Idaho County, ID · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last May 29, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Idaho County

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
May 29, 2026
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Idaho County, ID
Idaho County · 7,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Woodland, ID
1.75″ hail
May 28, 2026
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Idaho County, ID
Idaho County · 7,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Shattered windshield reported on Hwy 95 due to golf ball-sized hail. Event time and location estimated using MRMS radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Copperville, ID
1.00″ hail
Sep 12, 2025
2:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Idaho County, ID
Idaho County · 7,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW East Kamiah, ID
1.00″ hail
Aug 6, 2024
1:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Idaho County, ID
Idaho County · 7,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters and very heavy rain reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cottonwood, ID
1.25″ hail
Aug 12, 2022
9:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Idaho County, ID
Idaho County · 7,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL BETWEEN QUARTER AND HALF DOLLAR SIZE REPORTED FROM SALMON RAPIDS LODGE. LOTS OF LEAVES DOWN BUT NO OTHER OBSERVED DAMAGE AT THIS TIME.
NWS Hail Report Location: Riggins, ID
2.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2022
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Idaho County, ID
Idaho County · 7,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MASSIVE HAIL DAMAGE INCLUDING ALMOST ALL THE WINDOWS IN THE HOUSE BROKEN POSSIBLY UP TO 8 TOTAL... A LARGE BRANCH BROKEN... BARN DOORS BROKEN POSSIBLY DUE TO HIGH WIND. A HEAVY SHOP DOOR WAS BLOWN OFF AND LANDED 60 FEET AWAY FROM THE SHOP. THE HAIL BUSTED THROUGH THE SIDING AND DENTED OTHER PARTS OF THE HOME. WHEAT CROPS WERE FLATTENED... POSSIBLY TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN DAMAGE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Cottonwood, ID
1.00″ hail
Jul 10, 2022
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Idaho County, ID
Idaho County · 7,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Grangeville, ID
1.00″ hail
Jul 10, 2022
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Idaho County, ID
Idaho County · 7,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Grangeville, ID
1.00″ hail
Jul 8, 2022
3:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Idaho County, ID
Idaho County · 7,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Grangeville, ID
2.10″ hail
Jun 5, 2022
9:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Idaho County, ID
Idaho County · 7,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FACEBOOK REPORT SHOWED JAGGED HAIL STONE WITH A RULER POTENTIALLY MEASURING AROUND 2.1 INCHES. CAR WINDSHIELD WAS DAMAGED. TIME WAS ESTIMATED WHEN MRMS MAX HAIL SHOWED 1.11 INCHES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ESE Woodland, ID
1.75″ hail
Jun 5, 2022
9:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Idaho County, ID
Idaho County · 7,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: THIS REPORT IS A CORRECTION FROM THE EARLIER 1.75 INCH IN WOODLAND PROPER. FACEBOOK PHOTO WITH MEASURING TAPE REVEALED AT LEAST GOLF-BALL SIZED HAIL. THEY RECEIVED DENTS ON THEIR VEHICLE AND A CHICKEN DIED. MRMS MAX HAIL UNDER ESTIMATED BY HALF AN INCH. IT HAD 0.6 TO 1.2 ESTIMATIONS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Woodland, ID
1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2022
9:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Idaho County, ID
Idaho County · 7,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MOSTLY DIME SIZE HAIL BUT ESTIMATED HAIL UP TO THE SIZE OF QUARTERS. HAIL HAD JAGGED EDGES. PUT HOLES IN THE ROOF OF THE CHICKEN LOFT MADE OF HEAVY DUTY SEMI-CLEAR PLASTIC. WIPED OUT STRAWBERRIES AND OTHER PLANTS. MRMS ESTIMATED 0.3 TO 0.6 INCH MAX HAIL AT THIS LOCATION.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Woodland, ID
1.75″ hail
Jun 5, 2022
9:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Idaho County, ID
Idaho County · 7,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM WOODLAND. PHOTO OF NUMEROUS GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL STONES IN WOODLAND SHARED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Woodland, ID
1.75″ hail
Jun 5, 2022
8:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Idaho County, ID
Idaho County · 7,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO OF NUMEROUS GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL STONES IN WOODLAND SHARED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Woodland, ID
1.00″ hail
Aug 10, 2019
1:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Idaho County, ID
Idaho County · 7,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RADAR ESTIMATED EVEN LARGER HAIL JUST EAST OF LUCILE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lucile, 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 Idaho County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
2:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Idaho County, ID
Idaho County · 7,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Idaho Department of Transportation reports downed trees on US 12... both directions from Road 564 to Beaver Ridge Road 369.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Powell, ID
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
2:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Idaho County, ID
Idaho County · 7,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Video along US Highway 12 from Wendover Campground to Powell Ranger Station shows widespread significant tree damage. Wendover and Whitehouse Campgrounds hit especially hard and are closed until further notice. The storm was destructive for several miles east and west of Powell Ranger Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Powell, ID
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Idaho County, ID
Idaho County · 7,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees with diameters of up to 2 feet fell due to high winds at the Wendover Campground... located west of Powell Idaho along US-12. One tree crushed a 5th wheel camper. Another tree crushed the top of a recent-year Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. Photos are found on the Nez Pierce/Clearwater National Forest Facebook page. Winds are estimated at 70 to 80 mph. Time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSW Powell, ID
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Idaho County, ID
Idaho County · 7,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Idaho Department of Transportation reports multiple trees and rocks on US Highway 12 from milepost 158 to the Idaho Montana border. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SW Powell, ID
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Idaho County, ID
Idaho County · 7,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several damaged and downed trees leading to power outage into the following morning.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Syringa, ID
60 mph
Jul 30, 2024
1:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Idaho County, ID
Idaho County · 7,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pittsburg Landing RAWs report.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 W Slate Creek, ID
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Idaho County, ID
Idaho County · 7,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** Dozens of downed fir and pine trees... with several broken like matchsticks. Two damaged buildings... with injured USFS employee located inside cabin as tree fell onto the building. Severity of injury unknown at this time. Time of damage estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Lowell, ID
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Idaho County, ID
Idaho County · 7,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Idaho County Sheriff Office reports downed trees blocking Selway Road. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Lowell, ID
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Idaho County, ID
Idaho County · 7,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Avista Utilities reports 775 customers without power associated with thunderstorm wind damage in Elk City. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elk City, ID
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Idaho County, ID
Idaho County · 7,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Idaho County Sheriff Office reports closure of US Highway 12 near Kooskia to the Montana border due to rock slides and fallen trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Kooskia, ID
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Idaho County, ID
Idaho County · 7,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Avista Utilities reports 700 customers without power associated with thunderstorm wind damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Grangeville, ID
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2024
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Idaho County, ID
Idaho County · 7,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A witness described multiple living... mature Douglas Fir and Grand Fir trees snapped in half. After reviewing the radar data... it appears a microburst occurred. After the thunderstorm pulsed up over the headwaters of the American River basin... north of Elk City... it then dropped over the Selway River between Selway Falls and Glover Campground. For these healthy trees to be snapped in half... the wind speeds could have exceeded 70 mph. It was reported that some of the trees were positioned towards the west-southwest direction.
NWS Wind Report Location: 14 ESE Lowell, ID
60 mph
May 28, 2024
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Idaho County, ID
Idaho County · 7,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station LPFI1 Lodgepole.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 E Mackay Bar, ID
60 mph
Aug 29, 2023
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Idaho County, ID
Idaho County · 7,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station LPFI1 Lodgepole.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 E Mackay Bar, ID
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2022
9:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Idaho County, ID
Idaho County · 7,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE WAS REPORTEDLY DOWN NEAR MILE MARKERS 143 AND 144 ON US-12.
NWS Wind Report Location: 16 WSW Powell, 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 Idaho County

2 reports
EF0 category
Oct 7, 2010
3:20 PM PST-8
Tornado report for Idaho County, ID
Idaho County · 7,029 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A US Forest Service employee observed a small tornado that briefly touched the ground west of Greencreek. There was substantial damage to the roof of a barn off New Hope Road, south side of Lawyers Canyon, about 3.5 miles from Ferdinand. There was an incredible amount of topsoil movement and severe erosion down onto a private access road, plugging several culverts. The sediment was backed up 2 to 3 feet high for 10 to 15 feet behind the culvert.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.36 SW Ferdinand, ID
F0 category
Apr 11, 1979
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Idaho County, ID
Idaho County · 7,029 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Idaho County

Kooskia, ID 38
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Grangeville, ID 28
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Elk City, ID 21
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Cottonwood, ID 12
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Riggins, ID 9
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Ferdinand, ID 4
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Stites, ID 3
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Idaho County, ID area census snapshot

People & households
Population17,120
Households6,567
Housing units8,881
Income
Median household income$60,975
$100k+ households35.9%
$150k+ households10.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,029
Attached single-family54
Small multifamily347
Large multifamily94
Mobile homes1,301
Housing mix
Single-family share79.2%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share5.0%
Mobile-home share14.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,260
Renter-occupied1,307
Vacant units2,314
Home value & age
Median home value$284,600
Owner homes $300k+45.7%
Owner homes $500k+15.9%
Owner homes $750k+6.1%
Median year built1979
Older-home share52.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars6,425
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Idaho County

83536 38
Kamiah, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83530 31
Grangeville, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83611 27
Cascade, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
59847 25
Lolo, MT Hail, wind & tornado reports
83539 23
Kooskia, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83638 22
McCall, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83525 13
Elk City, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83554 9
White Bird, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83522 7
Cottonwood, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83549 6
Riggins, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83654 6
New Meadows, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83526 3
Ferdinand, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83542 3
ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83552 3
Stites, ID Hail, wind & tornado reports
83533 1
ID Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 77 hail, 64 wind, and 2 tornado reports in Idaho County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 29, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Idaho County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Idaho County is 2.75″. It was reported near Lucile, ID on August 10, 2019.

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

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

I am selling a home in Idaho 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 Idaho County address?

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