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Hail history for Lakeside, MT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lakeside on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jul 9, 2022. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Lakeside
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Lakeside in the last two years.
Hail days near Lakeside by year
When hail season peaks near Lakeside
Of the 9 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and June (3).
Largest hail storms near Lakeside
Jul 9, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Rollins (7 mi from Lakeside)
Jul 4, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Somers (5 mi from Lakeside)
Jun 26, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Lakeside (1 mi from Lakeside)
Jul 19, 2016 · 1 in (quarter) · Somers (5 mi from Lakeside)
Jun 24, 2020 · 1 in (quarter) · Bigfork (8 mi from Lakeside)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lakeside
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2013 | EF0 | Bigfork 8 mi from Lakeside |
| Jul 18, 2007 | EF0 | Bigfork 6 mi from Lakeside |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lakeside
7 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lakeside since 2006, on 7 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on May 31, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 54 mph, measured | Woods Bay 1 wind report |
| Aug 23, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Holt 1 wind report |
| May 31, 2020 | 78 mph, measured | Somers 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 60 mph, measured | Bigfork 1 wind report |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 49 mph, estimated | Rollins 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2011 | 59 mph, measured | Lakeside 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2007 | 90 mph, estimated | Lakeside 1 wind report |
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 Lakeside; 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
- Bigfork
14 hail days - Kalispell
13 hail days - Evergreen
13 hail days - Columbia Falls
11 hail days - Whitefish
10 hail days
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 Lakeside.
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