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Hail history for Orchard Homes, MT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Orchard Homes on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 13, 2006. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Orchard Homes
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Carlton 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Orchard Homes |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Orchard Homes by year
When hail season peaks near Orchard Homes
Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Orchard Homes
Jun 13, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Paradise (9 mi from Orchard Homes)
Jul 31, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Carlton (9 mi from Orchard Homes)
Aug 16, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Missoula (4 mi from Orchard Homes)
May 10, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Missoula (4 mi from Orchard Homes)
Jun 29, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Missoula Intl. Airport (5 mi from Orchard Homes)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Orchard Homes
26 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Orchard Homes since 2006, on 20 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Jun 23, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Missoula 1 wind report |
| Aug 23, 2024 | 67 mph, measured | Desmet 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 72 mph, measured | Missoula Southwest 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Lolo 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2021 | 64 mph, measured | Missoula Intl. Airport 1 wind report |
| May 31, 2018 | 58 mph, measured | Missoula Intl. Airport 1 wind report |
| May 6, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | Missoula 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2016 | 58 mph, estimated | Missoula 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2016 | 58 mph, estimated | Lolo 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2015 | 74 mph, measured | Missoula Intl. Airport, Lolo 2 wind reports |
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 Orchard Homes; 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.
Nearby cities
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 Orchard Homes.
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