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Hail history for Sanders County, MT
15 hail reports in Sanders County since 2006 on 11 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 16, 2006.
Recent hail in Sanders County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Trout Creek 1 hail report |
| May 11, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Camas, Tuscor 2 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Sanders County by year
When hail season peaks in Sanders County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Sanders County
10 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Sanders County since 2006, on 8 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Thompson Falls 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Plains 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2014 | 60 mph, estimated | Tuscor 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2013 | 55 mph, estimated | Thompson Falls 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2007 | 70 mph, estimated | Lone Pine 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 63 mph, estimated | Dixon 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2006 | 69 mph, estimated | Plains 1 wind report |
| May 22, 2006 | 60 mph, estimated | Noxon, Plains 2 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 Sanders County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).