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Hail history for Butte, MT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Butte on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Aug 6, 2009. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Butte ranks #1,007 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Butte
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Butte 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Butte |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Butte by year
When hail season peaks near Butte
Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and August (5).
Largest hail storms near Butte
Aug 6, 2009 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Rocker (4 mi from Butte)
National Weather Service description (English): A member of the public reported 2.5 inch hail to the Silver Bow County Sheriff.Aug 10, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Ramsay (8 mi from Butte)
Jul 4, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Ramsay (8 mi from Butte)
Aug 7, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Newcomb (7 mi from Butte)
Jul 14, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Butte (8 mi from Butte)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Butte
13 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Butte since 2006, on 8 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Sep 2, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 74 mph, measured | Newcomb, Butte 4 wind reports |
| May 13, 2026 | 67 mph, measured | Mooney Airport But 1 wind report |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 61 mph, measured | Mooney Airport But 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2019 | 62 mph, measured | Mooney Airport But 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2015 | 58 mph, estimated | Butte 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2013 | 55 mph, estimated | Butte, Mooney Airport But 2 wind reports |
| Aug 26, 2010 | 58 mph, estimated | Butte 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2009 | 69 mph, measured | East Butte, Mooney Airport But 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 Butte; 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 Butte.
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