Hail in Lewis County, ID
Hail turns up in Lewis County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 9 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Lewis County since 2025, the largest 2″ (hen egg) on May 28, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was July 17, 2026.
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About Lewis County, ID
Lewis County sits on the rolling Camas Prairie of north-central Idaho, a tableland of wheat and grass between the Clearwater and Salmon River canyons. Hail is uncommon here, appearing mostly during the warm months when daytime heating builds scattered storms over the elevated prairie. The Spokane (KOTX) radar lies roughly 115 miles to the northwest, a long enough reach that it reads the upper portions of distant storms far better than anything near the surface.
The hail record for Lewis County, ID
Hail is a recurring threat in Lewis County, with 9 confirmed events on record since 2025.
This year has run hot: 7 confirmed events in 2026 already, ahead of the recent pace.
Lewis County's hail isn't confined to one stretch of the calendar; it recurs from spring into summer, heaviest in July.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Lewis County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 9 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Lewis County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Lewis County?
Lewis County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in July.
What's the largest hail recorded in Lewis County?
Radar confirmed 2-inch hail, about hen egg size, on May 28, 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 hail getting worse in Lewis County?
Nationally, the research on long-term hail trends is mixed. Better radar coverage since the 1990s makes real increases hard to separate from improved detection. In Lewis County, 7 confirmed events have been recorded in 2026 so far, but the tracked record is still short, so it isn't evidence of a lasting trend.
Will it hail again in Lewis County this year?
Lewis 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 Lewis County in 2026?
Yes, 7 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently July 17, 2026.
Recent confirmed hail near Lewis County, ID
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Lewis 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.