Hail History

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Hail history for Hardin, MT

Last hail within 10 milesAug 7, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 17, 2008
Hail days since 200622
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles35

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hardin on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 17, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Hardin

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 7, 20251 in
quarter
Hardin Airpark, Hardin
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Hardin
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 Hardin by year

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When hail season peaks near Hardin

Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and May (7).

JanFebMarApr7May9Jun2Jul4AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Hardin

Jun 17, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hardin (0 mi from Hardin)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported on Highway 495 at the exit to Hardin.

Jun 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crow Agency (9 mi from Hardin)

May 18, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hardin (0 mi from Hardin)

Jun 6, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Hardin Airpark (2 mi from Hardin)

May 16, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hardin (5 mi from Hardin)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hardin

35 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hardin since 2006, on 21 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jun 11, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 27, 202651 mph, measuredHardin
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 13, 202659 mph, measuredHardin
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202575 mph, measuredHardin
2 wind reports
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Jun 15, 202564 mph, measuredHardin
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 12, 202481 mph, measuredHardin
3 wind reports
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Jun 27, 202461 mph, measuredHardin
1 wind report
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Aug 13, 202259 mph, measuredHardin
1 wind report
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Jul 15, 202276 mph, measuredHardin, Hardin Airpark
5 wind reports
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Jun 11, 202284 mph, measuredHardin
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202063 mph, measuredHardin
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 Hardin; 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 Hardin.

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