Hail history for Columbus, Montana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Columbus since 1992, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Columbus
- Last hail
- Jun 13, 2025
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 6, 2011
22 reports on 14 days since 1992 · #41 of 111 Montana places
Hail map · Columbus
- 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 Columbus
The latest hail report in and around Columbus is from June 13, 2025, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 5, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on June 13, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Columbus logged 16 reports on 9 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 #41 of 111 Montana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Columbus accounts for 12% of the 185 reports filed in Stillwater County.
14% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on June 6, 2011 near 1.19 NW Columbus.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2011, with 8 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (64% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Columbus 0.8
- Stillwater County 5.6
- Median Montana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Columbus 9
- Stillwater County 52
- Median Montana town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Columbus 14%
- Stillwater County 5%
- 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 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2025 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.19 NW Columbus | Stillwater | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.98 WNW Columbus | Stillwater | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.96 NNW Columbus | Stillwater | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.19 NW Columbus | Stillwater | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.98 WSW Columbus | Stillwater | 18:28 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 18%
- 1–2 in 15 68%
- 2 in + 3 14%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Columbus | Stillwater | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Columbus | Stillwater | 17:06 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Columbus | Stillwater | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.84 NE Columbus | Stillwater | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.12 SSE Columbus | Stillwater | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.19 NW Columbus | Stillwater | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Columbus | Stillwater | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.98 WNW Columbus | Stillwater | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.07 N Columbus | Stillwater | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.96 NNW Columbus | Stillwater | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.19 NW Columbus | Stillwater | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.19 NW Columbus | Stillwater | 18:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Columbus
Questions about hail in Columbus
How often does it hail in Columbus, Montana?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Columbus since 1992. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #41 of 111 Montana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Columbus?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 64% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Columbus?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 6, 2011 near 1.19 NW Columbus. 14% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Columbus?
The most recent report in this data is from June 13, 2025 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Columbus had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was June 13, 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.