Hail history for Culbertson, Montana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Culbertson since 1989, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Culbertson
- Last hail
- Jun 7, 2026
- 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 11, 2023
13 reports on 11 days since 1989 · #75 of 111 Montana places
Hail map · Culbertson
- 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 Culbertson
The latest hail report in and around Culbertson is from June 7, 2026, 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 11, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Culbertson logged 7 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 22% less than the median Montana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #75 of 111 Montana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Culbertson accounts for 5% of the 249 reports filed in Roosevelt 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 11, 2023 near 0.46 E Culbertson.
The busiest year was 2023, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (77% of reports); 15% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Culbertson 0.3
- Roosevelt County 7.5
- Median Montana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Culbertson 5
- Roosevelt County 70
- Median Montana town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Culbertson 0%
- Roosevelt 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.46 E Culbertson | Roosevelt | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Culbertson | Roosevelt | 10:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.77 W Culbertson | Roosevelt | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Culbertson | Roosevelt | 14:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Culbertson | Roosevelt | 14:56 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 2 15%
- 1–2 in 11 85%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Culbertson | Roosevelt | 00:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.77 W Culbertson | Roosevelt | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Culbertson | Roosevelt | 14:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Culbertson | Roosevelt | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.46 E Culbertson | Roosevelt | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Culbertson | Roosevelt | 14:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Culbertson | Roosevelt | 10:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Culbertson | Roosevelt | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | 3 W Terry | Prairie | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Culbertson | Roosevelt | 21:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Culbertson | Roosevelt | 20:07 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 1990 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | — | Roosevelt | 17:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Culbertson
- Froid 22 km · 13
- Medicine Lake 40 km · 11
- Fairview 48 km · 20
- Poplar 51 km · 16
- Sidney 54 km · 30
Questions about hail in Culbertson
How often does it hail in Culbertson, Montana?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Culbertson since 1989. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #75 of 111 Montana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Culbertson?
Most reports come in July, June, September. July alone accounts for 77% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Culbertson?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 11, 2023 near 0.46 E Culbertson. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Culbertson?
The most recent report in this data is from June 7, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Culbertson 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 June 7, 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.