Hail history for Latah County, ID

Latah County has 20 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 17 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on July 20, 2012.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 20 since 1964

1″ or larger 17 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · July 20, 2012

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Latah County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Latah County's peak: July.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 20 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 5, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
June 15, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
July 23, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
July 20, 2012	1.75″	Golf ball
July 20, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
July 20, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
July 16, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
May 18, 2009	0.88″	Nickel

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Latah County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

June 5, 2022 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail observed.

June 15, 2021 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail, up to 1 inches, fell in Moscow and Viola as a strong thunderstorm cell moved through early morning June 15th.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	3	3	1	4	5	2

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Latah County

Has it ever hailed in Latah County?

Yes — 20 hail events have been recorded for Latah County, ID in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1964, including 17 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Latah County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Latah County, ID is June 5, 2022, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Latah County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on July 20, 2012. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.