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Hail history for Pondera County, MT
28 hail reports in Pondera County since 2006 on 18 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 19, 2010.
Cities in Pondera County
Recent hail in Pondera County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Ledger 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Pondera County by year
When hail season peaks in Pondera County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Pondera County
33 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Pondera County since 2006, on 16 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Aug 23, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Ledger 1 wind report |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 65 mph, measured | Brady, Ledger, Dupuyer 6 wind reports |
| Aug 29, 2026 | 54 mph, measured | Ledger 2 wind reports |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 66 mph, measured | Brady Woods Airport, Brady 2 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 69 mph, measured | Brady, Conrad Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Conrad Airport, Brady 2 wind reports |
| Aug 23, 2024 | 83 mph, measured | Brady, Valier 3 wind reports |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 63 mph, measured | Brady, Valier 2 wind reports |
| Aug 29, 2023 | 63 mph, measured | Valier 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Brady 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 Pondera 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).