Hail — Bonneville, Idaho
2018-04-07 · near Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho
Event narrative
At least 28 reports of 1 to 2 inch hail were reported in the Ammon and Idaho Falls area and extensive damage was reported to residential and business structures. Extensive automobile damage was reported as well. Emergency management and insurance company reports estimated the damage from the large hail at $29,750,000. Approximately 2,600 structures and 1,800 vehicles sustained damage from the hail storm.
Wider weather episode
A powerful storm created Funnel clouds, a tornado and extremely large hail the early evening of April 7th. Hail up to two inches in the Idaho Falls area and funnel clouds and a touchdown in Bingham County.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 754867. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.