Hail History

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Hail history for Dillon, MT

Last hail within 10 milesSep 3, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 11, 2019
Hail days since 20067
Days with hail 1 inch or larger6
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles37

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Dillon on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 11, 2019. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Dillon

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Dillon in the last two years.

Hail days near Dillon by year

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When hail season peaks near Dillon

Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (3) and August (2).

JanFebMarAprMay1Jun3Jul2Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Dillon

Aug 11, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dillon (4 mi from Dillon)

National Weather Service description (English): A windshield was cracked by hail sized 1.75 inches in diameter.

Jun 9, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Dillon Airport (5 mi from Dillon)

Aug 18, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Dillon (3 mi from Dillon)

Jul 22, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Dillon (5 mi from Dillon)

Jul 10, 2016 · 1 in (quarter) · Dillon (4 mi from Dillon)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Dillon

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 10, 2016EF0Dillon
1 mi from Dillon		0.0 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Dillon

37 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Dillon since 2006, on 26 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jul 25, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 202655 mph, measuredDillon
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 29, 202646 mph, measuredDillon
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 25, 202678 mph, measuredDillon
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 202658 mph, measuredDillon
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 13, 202671 mph, measuredDillon Airport
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 7, 202558 mph, measuredDillon Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 2, 202574 mph, measuredDillon Airport, Dillon
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202562 mph, measuredDillon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 23, 202459 mph, measuredDillon Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202463 mph, measuredDillon Airport
1 wind report		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 Dillon; 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 Dillon.

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