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Hail history for Whitefish, MT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Whitefish on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (50-sent coin) on Sep 6, 2013. Hail is most common here in August and July.
Recent hail near Whitefish
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Lupfer 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Whitefish |
| May 11, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Half Moon 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Whitefish |
Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.
Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Whitefish meir
Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Whitefish
Of 10 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in August (3) and July (3).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Whitefish
Aug 6, 2010 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Whitefish (0 mi from Whitefish)
Sep 6, 2013 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Kalispell Intl. (7 mi from Whitefish)
May 12, 2007 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Columbia Falls (6 mi from Whitefish)
Jul 19, 2011 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Whitefish (1 mi from Whitefish)
Jul 27, 2012 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Whitefish (1 mi from Whitefish)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Whitefish
8 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Whitefish since 2006, on 5 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Aug 22, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 54 mph, a measured | La Salle, Whitefish 2 wind reports |
| Aug 22, 2023 | 68 mph, a measured | Kalispell Intl. 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2013 | 55 mph, a measured | Kalispell Intl., Columbia Falls 3 wind reports |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 55 mph, a measured | Kalispell Intl. 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2010 | 64 mph, a estimat | 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 Whitefish; 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
- Columbia Falls
11 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 Whitefish.
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