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Hail history for Billings, MT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Billings on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 11, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Billings ranks #116 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Billings
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Billings 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Billings |
| Jun 7, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Lockwood 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Billings |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Billings Logan Airport, Billings, Laurel Muni Airport 11 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Billings |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Billings Logan Airport, Laurel Muni Airport, Billings Hgts 4 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Billings |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Billings by year
When hail season peaks near Billings
Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (16) and July (9).
Largest hail storms near Billings
Aug 11, 2019 · 3 in (tea cup) · Billings Logan Airport (3 mi from Billings)
May 18, 2014 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Billings (4 mi from Billings)
May 21, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Logan Airport Bill (6 mi from Billings)
Jul 5, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Huntley (7 mi from Billings)
Jun 16, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Logan Airport Bill (5 mi from Billings)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Billings
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2010 | EF2 | Billings 2 mi from Billings |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Billings
168 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Billings since 2006, on 81 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Jul 7, 2007.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Lockwood, Billings 2 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 67 mph, measured | Billings, Lockwood 3 wind reports |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 53 mph, measured | Billings 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2026 | 53 mph, measured | Billings 1 wind report |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 55 mph, measured | Lockwood, Billings 2 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 65 mph, measured | Lockwood, Billings 2 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Billings 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 54 mph, measured | Billings 1 wind report |
| May 13, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Billings Logan Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Lockwood 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 Billings; 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
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 Billings.
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