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Hail history for Shelby, MT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Shelby on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 7, 2022. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Shelby
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Shelby in the last two years.
Hail days near Shelby by year
When hail season peaks near Shelby
Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (3) and August (2).
Largest hail storms near Shelby
Jul 7, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Shelby Airport (5 mi from Shelby)
National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotter reported golf ball sized hail (1.75 inch) near Welker Farms, just NE of Shelby. Damaged crops.Jul 15, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Shelby (6 mi from Shelby)
Jun 18, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Shelby (0 mi from Shelby)
Aug 5, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Shelby (9 mi from Shelby)
Aug 12, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Shelby Airport (2 mi from Shelby)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Shelby
12 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Shelby since 2006, on 8 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Jun 28, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Shelby 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Shelby Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2022 | 63 mph, measured | Shelby Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 11, 2021 | 60 mph, measured | Shelby Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 8, 2017 | 75 mph, estimated | Shelby Airport, Shelby 3 wind reports |
| Aug 29, 2013 | 59 mph, measured | Shelby 1 wind report |
| Aug 9, 2008 | 60 mph, estimated | Shelby 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 60 mph, estimated | Shelby 2 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 Shelby; 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 Shelby.
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