Hail history for Big Timber, Montana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Big Timber since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Big Timber
- Last hail
- Jun 16, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 6, 2011
36 reports on 16 days since 1981 · #16 of 111 Montana places
Hail map · Big Timber
- 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 Big Timber
The latest hail report in and around Big Timber is from June 16, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on June 16, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Big Timber logged 32 reports on 12 hail days, about 1.6 reports a year. That is 3.6 times the median Montana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #16 of 111 Montana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Big Timber accounts for 28% of the 130 reports filed in Sweet Grass County.
3% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on June 6, 2011 near 0.48 E Big Timber.
Reports were down 55% in 2016–2025 (10) compared with 2006–2015 (22). The busiest year was 2013, with 7 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in August (36% of reports); 39% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Big Timber 1.6
- Sweet Grass County 4.8
- Median Montana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Big Timber 12
- Sweet Grass County 36
- Median Montana town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Big Timber 3%
- Sweet Grass County 3%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.48 E Big Timber | Sweet Grass | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Big Timber | Sweet Grass | 16:27 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.48 W Big Timber | Sweet Grass | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.48 W Big Timber | Sweet Grass | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Big Timber | Sweet Grass | 01:56 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 19%
- 1–2 in 28 78%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Big Timber | Sweet Grass | 14:44 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.48 E Big Timber | Sweet Grass | 16:31 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Big Timber | Sweet Grass | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Big Timber | Sweet Grass | 16:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.48 E Big Timber | Sweet Grass | 17:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.68 NE Big Timber | Sweet Grass | 17:27 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Big Timber | Sweet Grass | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Big Timber | Sweet Grass | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Big Timber | Sweet Grass | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.84 SW Big Timber | Sweet Grass | 17:14 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Big Timber | Sweet Grass | 14:27 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.48 E Big Timber | Sweet Grass | 14:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Big Timber
Questions about hail in Big Timber
How often does it hail in Big Timber, Montana?
36 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Big Timber since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.6 reports a year. That ranks #16 of 111 Montana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Big Timber?
Most reports come in August, June, July. August alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Big Timber?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 6, 2011 near 0.48 E Big Timber. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Big Timber?
The most recent report in this data is from June 16, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Big Timber 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 16, 2025.
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.