Hail history for Blackfoot, Idaho
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Blackfoot since 1963, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Blackfoot
- Last hail
- Sep 17, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Sep 17, 2026
12 reports on 8 days since 1963 · #6 of 12 Idaho places
Hail map · Blackfoot
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Blackfoot
The latest hail report in and around Blackfoot is from September 17, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on September 17, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Blackfoot logged 4 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is 20% less than the median Idaho town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #6 of 12 Idaho cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Blackfoot accounts for 21% of the 58 reports filed in Bingham County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Idaho town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on September 17, 2026 near 1 SSW Blackfoot.
The busiest year was 2026, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in September (42% of reports); 33% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Blackfoot 0.2
- Bingham County 1.0
- Median Idaho town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Blackfoot 4
- Bingham County 16
- Median Idaho town on this site 4
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Blackfoot 0%
- Bingham County 2%
- Median Idaho town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | 5 | 1.75 in | View |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 SSW Blackfoot | Bingham | — | 04:10 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 17, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Blackfoot | Bingham | — | 03:20 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 17, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1 E Blackfoot | Bingham | — | 03:00 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 3, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Blackfoot | Bingham | $300 | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2006 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Blackfoot | Bingham | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 2 17%
- 1–2 in 10 83%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 WNW Blackfoot | Bingham | — | 15:30 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 17, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 SSW Blackfoot | Bingham | — | 04:10 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 17, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 WNW Blackfoot | Bingham | — | 03:30 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 17, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Blackfoot | Bingham | — | 03:20 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 17, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1 E Blackfoot | Bingham | — | 03:00 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jul 15, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Blackfoot | Bingham | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Blackfoot | Bingham | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Blackfoot | Bingham | $300 | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2006 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Blackfoot | Bingham | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 NE Blackfoot | Bingham | — | 12:18 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | Blackfoot | Bingham | — | 15:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 1963 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Bingham | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Blackfoot
- Chubbuck 31 km · 13
- Pocatello 37 km · 34
- Idaho Falls 41 km · 13
Questions about hail in Blackfoot
How often does it hail in Blackfoot, Idaho?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Blackfoot since 1963. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #6 of 12 Idaho places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Blackfoot?
Most reports come in September, June, July. September alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Blackfoot?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on September 17, 2026 near 1 SSW Blackfoot. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Blackfoot?
The most recent report in this data is from September 17, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Blackfoot had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was September 17, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.