Hail in Benewah County, ID
NOAA radar has confirmed 2 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Benewah County since 2026, the largest 1.6″ (half dollar) on May 29, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was May 29, 2026.
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About Benewah County, ID
Benewah County sits in the forested hills and river valleys of the northern Idaho Panhandle, south of Coeur d'Alene. Hail is only occasional and stays marginal in size, with late-spring storms depending on upslope lift over the surrounding terrain. The Spokane radar (KOTX) lies about 55 miles to the northwest, with hilly ground between it and the county.
The hail record for Benewah County, ID
The hail clusters in May; the rest of the year is comparatively quiet.
Benewah County is no Plains hot spot, but the storms that do reach it have still dropped hail up to 1.6″.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Benewah County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 2 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Benewah County area since 2026.
When is hail season in Benewah County?
Hail in Benewah County is concentrated in May, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Benewah County?
Radar confirmed 1.6-inch hail, about half dollar size, on May 29, 2026.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Is Benewah County's hail big enough to damage a roof?
It can be. Asphalt shingles can begin showing functional damage in the ¾-to-1-inch range, and Benewah County's confirmed hail reaches 1.6″. At these sizes damage is often hard to see from the ground, so whether it's a claimable loss depends on shingle type, age, and an inspection.
Did it hail in Benewah County in 2026?
Yes, 2 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently May 29, 2026.
How much does hail roof damage cost to repair?
It ranges widely. Minor repairs can run a few hundred dollars, while a full roof replacement on an average home often runs $8,000–$20,000+ depending on size, pitch, and material. What you actually pay depends on your deductible and whether your policy is replacement-cost or actual-cash-value.
Recent confirmed hail near Benewah County, ID
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Benewah County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.