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Hail history for Gillette, WY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gillette on 56 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jul 17, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Gillette ranks #181 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Gillette
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Gillette, Gillette Airport 3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Gillette |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Gillette by year
When hail season peaks near Gillette
Of the 56 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (20) and August (14).
Largest hail storms near Gillette
Jul 17, 2023 · 3 in (tea cup) · Gillette Airport (8 mi from Gillette)
National Weather Service description (English): Wind driven hail broke windows and damaged siding.Aug 14, 2019 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Gillette (7 mi from Gillette)
Jul 9, 2020 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Gillette (2 mi from Gillette)
Jul 17, 2019 · 2.25 in · Gillette (3 mi from Gillette)
Jun 22, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Gillette (7 mi from Gillette)
National Weather Service description (English): Arrived at location around 735 PM MDT to find golf ball sized hail up to two inch hail still laying on the ground. Time of hail estimated by radar.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Gillette
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2018 | EF1 | Gillette Airport 7 mi from Gillette |
| Jun 1, 2018 | EF1 | Gillette 3 mi from Gillette |
| Aug 7, 2016 | EF1 | Gillette 7 mi from Gillette |
| Jun 2, 2008 | EF0 | Gillette 3 mi from Gillette |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gillette
82 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gillette since 2006, on 53 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Sep 6, 2013.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | 55 mph, measured | Dwtn Gillette 1 wind report |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 51 mph, measured | Dwtn Gillette 1 wind report |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 56 mph, measured | Dwtn Gillette 1 wind report |
| Aug 30, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Dwtn Gillette 2 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Dwtn Gillette 5 wind reports |
| Jul 26, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Dwtn Gillette 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Dwtn Gillette 1 wind report |
| Jul 7, 2026 | 53 mph, measured | Dwtn Gillette 2 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 70 mph, measured | Gillette Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Gillette Airport, Gillette 3 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 Gillette; 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 Gillette.
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