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Hail history for Lockwood, MT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lockwood on 41 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 11, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Lockwood
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2026 | 2.75 in baseball | Shepherd, Huntley 4 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Lockwood |
| Jun 7, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Lockwood 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Lockwood |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Billings Logan Airport, Billings, Shepherd 8 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Lockwood |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Billings Logan Airport, Billings Hgts 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Lockwood |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Shepherd 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Lockwood |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Lockwood by year
When hail season peaks near Lockwood
Of the 41 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (15) and July (9).
Largest hail storms near Lockwood
Aug 11, 2019 · 3 in (tea cup) · Billings Logan Airport (7 mi from Lockwood)
National Weather Service description (English): The winds were estimated to be 50 to 60 mph.May 18, 2014 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Billings (2 mi from Lockwood)
Jul 5, 2022 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Huntley (7 mi from Lockwood)
Sep 7, 2026 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Shepherd (8 mi from Lockwood)
May 21, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Logan Airport Bill (8 mi from Lockwood)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lockwood
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2011 | EF0 | Shepherd 8 mi from Lockwood |
| Jun 20, 2010 | EF2 | Billings 3 mi from Lockwood |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lockwood
161 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lockwood since 2006, on 77 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Jul 7, 2007.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Lockwood, Billings, Shepherd 4 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 67 mph, measured | Billings, Lockwood 3 wind reports |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 53 mph, measured | Billings 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2026 | 53 mph, measured | Billings 1 wind report |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 55 mph, measured | Lockwood, Billings 2 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 65 mph, measured | Lockwood, Billings 2 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Billings 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 54 mph, measured | Billings 1 wind report |
| May 13, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Billings Logan Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Lockwood 1 wind report |
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 Lockwood; 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.
Nearby cities
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 Lockwood.
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