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Hail history for Helena Valley West Central, MT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Helena Valley West Central on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 15, 2014. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Helena Valley West Central
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | East Helena 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Helena Valley West Central |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Iron, Helena Rgnl Airport, East Helena 3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Helena Valley West Central |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Helena Valley West Central by year
When hail season peaks near Helena Valley West Central
Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and July (4).
Largest hail storms near Helena Valley West Central
Jul 6, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Canyon Creek (6 mi from Helena Valley West Central)
National Weather Service description (English): A thunderstorm dropped 1.75 inch diameter hail at Canyon Creek 7SE.Jul 2, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Helena (6 mi from Helena Valley West Central)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail measuring 1.75 inches was reported 9 mi NNE of Helena, MT.Aug 15, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Unionville (9 mi from Helena Valley West Central)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail, measuring 1.75 inches (golf ball sized), was reported along with heavy rain.Jun 16, 2007 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Helena (1 mi from Helena Valley West Central)
Jun 1, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Helena (8 mi from Helena Valley West Central)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Helena Valley West Central
40 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Helena Valley West Central since 2006, on 31 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Sep 2, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 73 mph, estimated | Helena 2 wind reports |
| Aug 28, 2026 | 54 mph, measured | Helena 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2026 | 48 mph, measured | Helena 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 54 mph, measured | Helena 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Helena 2 wind reports |
| Sep 14, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Iron 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Helena Rgnl Airport 1 wind report |
| May 10, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Helena Rgnl Airport 2 wind reports |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 63 mph, measured | Helena Rgnl Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 23, 2024 | 62 mph, measured | Silver City, Broadwater, Iron 3 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Helena Valley West Central; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Helena Valley West Central.
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