Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected through tonight across portions of the central Plains. Areas of intense rainfall amounts could support increasing flooding concerns. Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the central/southern Plains today and tonight, with large hail and damaging winds the main threats. Areas of extreme heat will impact parts of the West this week. Read More >
Boise, ID
Weather Forecast Office
Hail Diameter Size (Inches) |
Description |
1/4 | Pea Size |
1/2 | Mothball, peanut, USB Plug |
3/4 | Penny Size |
7/8 | Nickel Size |
1 | Quarter Size |
1 1/4 | Half Dollar Size |
1 1/2 | Ping Pong Ball Size |
1 3/4 | Golf Ball Size |
2 | Lime or medium sized Hen Egg |
2 1/2 | Tennis Ball Size |
2 3/4 | Baseball Size |
3 | Large Apple |
4 | Softball |
4 1/2 | Grapefruit |
> 4 1/2 | Probably a record sized hailstone for Idaho or Oregon Freeze it, Measure it, Notify the NWS. |
US Dept of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Weather Service
Boise, ID
National Interagency Fire Center
3833 S. Development Ave., Bldg 3807
Boise, ID 83705-5354
(208) 334-9860
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