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Hail history for Golden Valley County, MT
64 hail reports in Golden Valley County since 2006 on 34 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 14, 2006.
Recent hail in Golden Valley County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | 0.25 in pea | Hedgesville 1 hail report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Franklin, Hedgesville 2 hail reports |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Franklin 1 hail report |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Ryegate 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 Golden Valley County by year
When hail season peaks in Golden Valley County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Golden Valley County
19 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Golden Valley County since 2006, on 12 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jul 16, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Ryegate 2 wind reports |
| Jul 23, 2026 | 50 mph, measured | Lavina 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 70 mph, measured | Lavina 3 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 74 mph, estimated | Lavina, Hedgesville 2 wind reports |
| May 13, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Lavina Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 7, 2020 | 60 mph, measured | Belmont 1 wind report |
| May 7, 2017 | 64 mph, estimated | Lavina Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2013 | 75 mph, estimated | Ryegate, Ryegate Airport 3 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 60 mph, estimated | Ryegate Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2008 | 60 mph, estimated | Belmont 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 Golden Valley 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).