Hail History

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Hail history for Miles City, MT

Last hail within 10 milesAug 17, 20260.5 in (marble)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)May 20, 2020
Hail days since 200622
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles99

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Miles City on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 20, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Miles City

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 17, 20260.5 in
marble		Tusler
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Miles City		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 20, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Miles City
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Miles City		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Miles City by year

206107083091011112213141151161172181192202112222324125126

When hail season peaks near Miles City

Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and June (6).

JanFeb1MarApr6May6Jun3Jul5Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Miles City

Aug 30, 2013 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Wiley Field Miles (4 mi from Miles City)

Jun 28, 2018 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Miles City (1 mi from Miles City)

May 20, 2020 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Kinsey (10 mi from Miles City)

Jun 11, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Miles City (3 mi from Miles City)

Jun 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Miles City (1 mi from Miles City)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Miles City

99 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Miles City since 2006, on 60 days. The strongest measured gust was 94 mph on Jun 14, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 30, 202649 mph, measuredMiles City, Ulmer
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 202566 mph, measuredMiles City Airport, Miles City
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 7, 202574 mph, measuredMiles City Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202569 mph, estimatedFort Keogh, Miles City Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 202581 mph, measuredMiles City Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 13, 202477 mph, estimatedMiles City, Miles City Airport, Fort Keogh
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202461 mph, measuredMiles City Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202466 mph, measuredMiles City Airport, Miles City
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 202459 mph, measuredMiles City Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 202468 mph, measuredMiles City Airport, Fort Keogh
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

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 Miles City; 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). Distances are measured from the center of Miles City.

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