Hail history for Billings, Montana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Billings since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Billings
- Last hail
- Aug 7, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 23 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Jun 24, 1991
218 reports on 86 days since 1955 · #1 of 111 Montana places
Hail map · Billings
- 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 Billings
The latest hail report in and around Billings is from August 7, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 28, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Billings logged 139 reports on 35 hail days, about 7.0 reports a year. That is 15.4 times the median Montana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #1 of 111 Montana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Billings accounts for 43% of the 512 reports filed in Yellowstone County.
6% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on June 24, 1991.
Reports were up 84% in 2016–2025 (90) compared with 2006–2015 (49). The busiest year was 2019, with 27 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in July (34% of reports); 44% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Billings 7.0
- Yellowstone County 15.4
- Median Montana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Billings 35
- Yellowstone County 80
- Median Montana town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Billings 6%
- Yellowstone County 9%
- 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 | 2 | 11 | 13 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 8 | 8 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 27 | |||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 12 | |||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2025 | 11 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 24, 2022 | 6 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 5, 2022 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 1991 | 3.50 inteacup | — | Yellowstone | 21:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2019 | 3.00 inteacup | 2 SW Billings Logan Arpt | Yellowstone | 18:11 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 1991 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Yellowstone | 23:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 1955 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Yellowstone | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.38 S Billings Logan Arpt | Yellowstone | 18:10 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 68 31%
- 1–2 in 136 62%
- 2 in + 14 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.41 W Billings Logan Arpt | Yellowstone | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.82 W Billings Logan Arpt | Yellowstone | 16:14 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.19 SW Billings Logan Arpt | Yellowstone | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.96 W Billings Logan Arpt | Yellowstone | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.96 W Billings | Yellowstone | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.82 W Billings Logan Arpt | Yellowstone | 15:46 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.19 SW Billings Logan Arpt | Yellowstone | 15:46 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 7.49 NNE Laurel Muni Arpt | Yellowstone | 15:39 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.82 W Billings Logan Arpt | Yellowstone | 15:39 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.82 W Billings Logan Arpt | Yellowstone | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Billings Logan Arpt | Yellowstone | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.84 S Billings Logan Arpt | Yellowstone | 20:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Billings
Questions about hail in Billings
How often does it hail in Billings, Montana?
218 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Billings since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 7.0 reports a year. That ranks #1 of 111 Montana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Billings?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 34% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Billings?
3.50 in (teacup size) on June 24, 1991. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Billings?
The most recent report in this data is from August 7, 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 Billings had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 23 reports. The most recent was August 7, 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.