Hail history for Choteau, Montana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Choteau since 1964, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Choteau
- Last hail
- Aug 19, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 7, 2022
20 reports on 15 days since 1964 · #45 of 111 Montana places
Hail map · Choteau
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
For homeowners
Roof damage after hail? Get a free inspection
Hail bruises shingles and cracks seals in ways you can't see from the ground, and most insurers set a claim deadline after the storm. The latest hail report in Choteau is from August 19, 2024. A local roofer can check and document it at no cost.
Phone line opening soon
What the record says about Choteau
The latest hail report in and around Choteau is from August 19, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 7, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Choteau logged 9 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Montana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #45 of 111 Montana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Choteau accounts for 19% of the 104 reports filed in Teton County.
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 7, 2022 near 3.11 NW Choteau.
Reports were up 100% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2022, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (45% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Choteau 0.5
- Teton County 2.0
- Median Montana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Choteau 6
- Teton County 23
- Median Montana town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Choteau 0%
- Teton County 7%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 25, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 7, 2022 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.11 NW Choteau | Teton | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 S Choteau | Teton | 17:17 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 SW Choteau | Teton | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 1964 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Teton | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Choteau Arpt | Teton | 14:59 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 5 25%
- 1–2 in 15 75%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.46 W Choteau | Teton | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 25, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.12 SSE Farmington | Teton | 17:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Choteau | Teton | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Choteau Arpt | Teton | 14:59 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.11 NW Choteau | Teton | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Choteau | Teton | 14:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 S Choteau | Teton | 17:58 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Choteau | Teton | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 S Choteau | Teton | 17:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Choteau | Teton | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Choteau | Teton | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | Choteau | Teton | 16:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Choteau
Questions about hail in Choteau
How often does it hail in Choteau, Montana?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Choteau since 1964. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #45 of 111 Montana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Choteau?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 45% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Choteau?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 7, 2022 near 3.11 NW Choteau. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Choteau?
The most recent report in this data is from August 19, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Choteau had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was August 19, 2024.
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.