Hail history for Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, Montana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Anaconda-Deer Lodge County since 1959, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Anaconda-Deer Lodge County
- Last hail
- Sep 6, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 4, 2008
28 reports on 23 days since 1959 · #27 of 111 Montana places
Hail map · Anaconda-Deer Lodge County
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Anaconda-Deer Lodge County
The latest hail report in and around Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is from September 6, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on September 6, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Anaconda-Deer Lodge County logged 16 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 78% more than the median Montana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #27 of 111 Montana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 8% for the median Montana town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on July 4, 2008 near 14 S Philipsburg.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2009, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (39% of reports); 36% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Anaconda-Deer Lodge County 0.8
- Deer Lodge County 0.5
- Median Montana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Anaconda-Deer Lodge County 11
- Deer Lodge County 8
- Median Montana town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Anaconda-Deer Lodge County 0%
- Deer Lodge County 0%
- Median Montana town on this site 8%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | View |
| Jul 17, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 14 S Philipsburg | Granite | $12K | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 13 WNW Anaconda | Deer Lodge | — | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Opportunity | Deer Lodge | — | 23:24 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jul 3, 1998 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Anaconda | Deer Lodge | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.44 SW Southern Cross | Deer Lodge | — | 13:42 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 32%
- 1–2 in 19 68%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Opportunity | Deer Lodge | 23:24 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jul 17, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.24 WSW Brown | Deer Lodge | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.04 WNW Anaconda | Deer Lodge | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 9.31 S Philipsburg Arpt | Granite | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.44 SW Southern Cross | Deer Lodge | 13:42 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 7.95 WSW Southern Cross | Granite | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 10.36 S Philipsburg Arpt | Granite | 11:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 10.36 S Philipsburg Arpt | Granite | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.48 WSW Southern Cross | Deer Lodge | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Southern Cross | Deer Lodge | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.48 E Anaconda | Deer Lodge | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.48 E Anaconda | Deer Lodge | 16:27 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Anaconda-Deer Lodge County
- Butte-Silver Bow 43 km · 50
- Deer Lodge 46 km · 24
Questions about hail in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County
How often does it hail in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, Montana?
28 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Anaconda-Deer Lodge County since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #27 of 111 Montana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County?
Most reports come in July, August, June. July alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 4, 2008 near 14 S Philipsburg. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County?
The most recent report in this data is from September 6, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Anaconda-Deer Lodge County had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was September 6, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.