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Hail history for Bozeman, MT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bozeman on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 30, 2010. Hail is most common here in August and July.
Bozeman ranks #924 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →
Recent hail near Bozeman
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Bozeman in the last two years.
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Jun 30, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Belgrade (6 mi from Bozeman)
National Weather Service description (English): A thunderstorm dropped 2.75 inch diameter hail at Belgrade 4ESE. Hail damage was particularly severe in Bozeman. Montana State University reported up to 1000 windows damaged on campus with a repair estimate in excess of $100,000. The city of Bozeman also reported cleaning up nearly 5 tons of debris consisting of tress and tree limbs. State Farm representatives estimate that Gallatin Valley residents will submit a total of $60 million in claims resulting from the storm.Jul 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bozeman (0 mi from Bozeman)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped 1.75 inch diameter hail at Bozeman, just south of the Montana state University campus.Aug 1, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Belgrade (6 mi from Bozeman)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail measuring 1.75 inches (golf ball sized) was reported 4 miles ESE of Belgrade, MT.Jul 7, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bozeman (6 mi from Bozeman)
National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotter reported golf ball size (1.75 inch diameter) hail.May 25, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bozeman Hot Spgs (6 mi from Bozeman)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bozeman
61 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bozeman since 2006, on 40 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Aug 30, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2026 | 50 mph, a measured | Belgrade 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2026 | 44 mph, a measured | Belgrade 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 53 mph, a measured | Belgrade 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2026 | 63 mph, a measured | Belgrade 3 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | 54 mph, a measured | Bozeman, Belgrade 2 wind reports |
| Nov 24, 2025 | 59 mph, a measured | Belgrade 2 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 66 mph, a measured | Belgrade, Bozeman 4 wind reports |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 71 mph, a measured | Belgrade, Bozeman Hot Spgs 2 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2024 | 58 mph, a measured | Belgrade 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 60 mph, a measured | Bozeman 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 Bozeman; 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.
Cities nearby
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 Bozeman.
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