Hail History

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Hail history for Whitefish, MT

Last hail within 10 milesJul 17, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.25 in (half dollar)Sep 6, 2013
Hail days since 200610
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles8

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Whitefish on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Sep 6, 2013. Hail is most common here in August and July.

Recent hail near Whitefish

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 17, 20261 in
quarter		Lupfer
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Whitefish		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 11, 20251 in
quarter		Half Moon
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Whitefish		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 Whitefish by year

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When hail season peaks near Whitefish

Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (3) and July (3).

JanFebMarApr2May1Jun3Jul3Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Whitefish

Aug 6, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Whitefish (0 mi from Whitefish)

Sep 6, 2013 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Kalispell Intl. (7 mi from Whitefish)

May 12, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Columbia Falls (6 mi from Whitefish)

Jul 19, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Whitefish (1 mi from Whitefish)

Jul 27, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Whitefish (1 mi from Whitefish)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Whitefish

8 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Whitefish since 2006, on 5 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Aug 22, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 22, 202654 mph, measuredLa Salle, Whitefish
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 202368 mph, measuredKalispell Intl.
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 201355 mph, measuredKalispell Intl., Columbia Falls
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 25, 201355 mph, measuredKalispell Intl.
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 201064 mph, estimatedColumbia Falls
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 Whitefish; 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.

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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 Whitefish.

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