Hail history for Biddle, Montana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Biddle since 1978, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Biddle
- Last hail
- Jun 27, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 4.25 in
- grapefruit · Jun 12, 2011
20 reports on 18 days since 1978 · #44 of 111 Montana places
Hail map · Biddle
- 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 Biddle
The latest hail report in and around Biddle is from June 27, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 27, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Biddle logged 8 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median Montana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #44 of 111 Montana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Biddle accounts for 5% of the 378 reports filed in Powder River County.
25% 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 4.25 in (grapefruit) on June 12, 2011 near Biddle.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2000, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (65% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Biddle 0.4
- Powder River County 10.6
- Median Montana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Biddle 7
- Powder River County 89
- Median Montana town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Biddle 25%
- Powder River County 10%
- 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 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2011 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | Biddle | Powder River | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.49 E Biddle | Powder River | 14:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2002 | 2.75 inbaseball | Biddle | Powder River | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 1978 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Powder River | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2000 | 2.50 intennis ball | Biddle | Powder River | 15:25 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 35%
- 1–2 in 8 40%
- 2 in + 5 25%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.46 E Biddle | Powder River | 14:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.46 E Biddle | Powder River | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.85 NE Biddle | Powder River | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.49 E Biddle | Powder River | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.49 E Biddle | Powder River | 14:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | Biddle | Powder River | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Biddle | Powder River | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Biddle | Powder River | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SW Biddle | Powder River | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2002 | 2.75 inbaseball | Biddle | Powder River | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Biddle | Powder River | 01:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Biddle | Powder River | 14:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Biddle
- Broadus 38 km · 39
Questions about hail in Biddle
How often does it hail in Biddle, Montana?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Biddle since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #44 of 111 Montana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Biddle?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 65% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Biddle?
4.25 in (grapefruit size) on June 12, 2011 near Biddle. 25% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Biddle?
The most recent report in this data is from June 27, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Biddle had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was June 27, 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.