Hail history for Pocatello, Idaho
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pocatello since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Pocatello
- Last hail
- Sep 17, 2026
- 0.50 in, marble size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 18, 1999
34 reports on 23 days since 1996 · #1 of 12 Idaho places
Hail map · Pocatello
- 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 Pocatello
The latest hail report in and around Pocatello is from September 17, 2026, 0.50 in (marble size). Since November 5, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on June 9, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Pocatello logged 13 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 2.6 times the median Idaho town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #1 of 12 Idaho cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Pocatello accounts for 41% of the 83 reports filed in Bannock 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 June 18, 1999 near Pocatello.
Reports were up 125% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 1997, with 12 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in May (26% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Pocatello 0.7
- Bannock County 1.6
- Median Idaho town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Pocatello 8
- Bannock County 18
- Median Idaho town on this site 4
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Pocatello 0%
- Bannock County 1%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 5 | 5 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pocatello | Bannock | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pocatello | Bannock | $1.0 million | 15:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4 SE Pocatello | Bannock | — | 15:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 NE Pocatello | Bannock | — | 15:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Pocatello | Bannock | — | 15:51 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 15 44%
- 1–2 in 19 56%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | 0.50 inmarble | 2 E Chubbuck | Bannock | 16:55 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 22, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 2 ESE Pocatello | Bannock | 20:12 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 9, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 SSW Pocatello | Bannock | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Pocatello | Bannock | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 SE Pocatello | Bannock | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Pocatello | Bannock | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4 SE Pocatello | Bannock | 15:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 E Chubbuck | Bannock | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 NE Pocatello | Bannock | 15:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Pocatello | Bannock | 15:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 SSW Pocatello | Bannock | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Pocatello | Bannock | 13:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Pocatello
Questions about hail in Pocatello
How often does it hail in Pocatello, Idaho?
34 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pocatello since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #1 of 12 Idaho places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Pocatello?
Most reports come in May, August, June. May alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Pocatello?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 18, 1999 near Pocatello. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Pocatello?
The most recent report in this data is from September 17, 2026 (0.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Pocatello had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 6 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.