Hail history for Deer Lodge County, Montana
Every NOAA hail report filed in Deer Lodge County since 1959, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Deer Lodge County
- Last hail
- Sep 6, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 16, 2005
23 reports on 20 days since 1959 · #54 of 57 Montana counties
Hail map · Deer Lodge County
- 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 Deer Lodge County
The latest hail report in Deer Lodge County is from September 6, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on September 6, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Deer Lodge County logged 10 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 16% of the median Montana county (3.0 a year) and ranks #54 of 57 Montana counties for all-time reports. Deer Lodge County holds 0% of all 8,453 hail reports in Montana.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 7% for the median Montana county. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on June 16, 2005 near 8 SE Anaconda.
Reports were down 75% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2009, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (35% of reports); 39% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Deer Lodge County 0.5
- Median Montana county 3.0
Hail days 2006–2025
- Deer Lodge County 8
- Median Montana county 31
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Deer Lodge County 0%
- Median Montana county 7%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | View |
| Jul 17, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 8 SE Anaconda | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 13 WNW Anaconda | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Opportunity | 23:24 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jul 3, 1998 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Anaconda | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.44 SW Southern Cross | 13:42 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 30%
- 1–2 in 16 70%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Opportunity | 23:24 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jul 17, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.24 WSW Brown | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.04 WNW Anaconda | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.44 SW Southern Cross | 13:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.48 WSW Southern Cross | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Southern Cross | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.48 E Anaconda | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.48 E Anaconda | 16:27 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Southern Cross | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Anaconda | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Anaconda | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Anaconda | 23:30 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Deer Lodge County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Anaconda-Deer Lodge County | 28 | 1.75 in |
Questions about hail in Deer Lodge County
How often does it hail in Deer Lodge County, Montana?
23 hail reports have been logged in Deer Lodge County since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #54 of 57 Montana counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Deer Lodge County?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Deer Lodge County?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 16, 2005 near 8 SE Anaconda. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Deer Lodge County?
The most recent report in this data is from September 6, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Deer Lodge County had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was September 6, 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.