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Hail history for Columbia Falls, MT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Columbia Falls on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 13, 2006. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Columbia Falls
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Half Moon 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Columbia Falls |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Columbia Falls by year
When hail season peaks near Columbia Falls
Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (3) and August (3).
Largest hail storms near Columbia Falls
Jun 13, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Huson (6 mi from Columbia Falls)
Aug 6, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Whitefish (8 mi from Columbia Falls)
Sep 6, 2013 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Kalispell Intl. (5 mi from Columbia Falls)
Jun 8, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Evergreen (10 mi from Columbia Falls)
May 12, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Columbia Falls (2 mi from Columbia Falls)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Columbia Falls
6 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Columbia Falls since 2006, on 4 days. The strongest measured gust was 55 mph on Aug 29, 2013.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 54 mph, measured | La Salle 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2013 | 55 mph, measured | Kalispell Intl., Columbia Falls 3 wind reports |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 55 mph, measured | Kalispell Intl. 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2010 | 64 mph, estimated | Columbia Falls 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 Columbia Falls; 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
- Whitefish
10 hail days - Evergreen
13 hail days - Kalispell
13 hail days - Bigfork
14 hail days - Lakeside
9 hail days
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 Columbia Falls.
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