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Hail history for Missoula, MT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Missoula on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 13, 2006. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Missoula ranks #989 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Missoula
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Missoula in the last two years.
Hail days near Missoula by year
When hail season peaks near Missoula
Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and July (5).
Largest hail storms near Missoula
Jun 13, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Paradise (7 mi from Missoula)
Aug 16, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Missoula (4 mi from Missoula)
May 10, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Missoula (2 mi from Missoula)
Jun 29, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Missoula Intl. Airport (6 mi from Missoula)
Jul 31, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Lolo (9 mi from Missoula)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Missoula
26 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Missoula since 2006, on 20 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Jun 23, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Missoula 1 wind report |
| Aug 23, 2024 | 67 mph, measured | Desmet 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 72 mph, measured | Missoula Southwest 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Lolo 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2021 | 64 mph, measured | Missoula Intl. Airport 1 wind report |
| May 31, 2018 | 58 mph, measured | Missoula Intl. Airport 1 wind report |
| May 6, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | Missoula 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2016 | 58 mph, estimated | Missoula 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2016 | 58 mph, estimated | Lolo 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2015 | 74 mph, measured | Missoula Intl. Airport, Piltzville, Lolo 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 Missoula; 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 Missoula.
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