Hail in Cassia County, ID
Hail turns up in Cassia County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 11 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Cassia County since 2025, the largest 1.3″ (half dollar) on August 24, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was August 24, 2026.
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About Cassia County, ID
Cassia County sits in south-central Idaho along the Snake River Plain and the Utah-Nevada borders, ranging from irrigated farmland to the Albion Mountains around Burley. Hail is uncommon in this arid high country; midsummer afternoon storms driven by terrain heating can occasionally produce marble to quarter sized stones, but the dry climate keeps such events infrequent. The Pocatello (KSFX) radar, about 73 miles to the northeast, is the closest installation, distant enough that it samples storm tops better than near-ground detail.
The hail record for Cassia County, ID
Hail is a recurring threat in Cassia County, with 11 confirmed events on record since 2025.
July is the peak, but the broader risk stretches across spring and into early summer.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Cassia County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 11 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Cassia County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Cassia County?
Cassia County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in July.
What's the largest hail recorded in Cassia County?
Radar confirmed 1.3-inch hail, about half dollar size, on August 24, 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 Cassia 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 Cassia County's confirmed hail reaches 1.3″. 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.
Will it hail again in Cassia County this year?
Cassia County's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Did it hail in Cassia County in 2026?
Yes, 5 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently August 24, 2026.
Recent confirmed hail near Cassia County, ID
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Cassia 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.
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.
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.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
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.
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.