Hail history for Golden Valley Colony, Montana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Golden Valley Colony since 2001, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Golden Valley Colony
- Last hail
- Jun 13, 2013
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jul 13, 2001
11 reports on 9 days since 2001 · #91 of 111 Montana places
Hail map · Golden Valley Colony
- 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 Golden Valley Colony
The latest hail report in and around Golden Valley Colony is from June 13, 2013, 1.25 in (half dollar size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Golden Valley Colony logged 6 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median Montana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #91 of 111 Montana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Golden Valley Colony accounts for 9% of the 125 reports filed in Golden Valley County.
9% 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 July 13, 2001 near 5 S Ryegate.
The busiest year was 2001, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (45% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Golden Valley Colony 0.3
- Golden Valley County 3.0
- Median Montana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Golden Valley Colony 6
- Golden Valley County 31
- Median Montana town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Golden Valley Colony 9%
- Golden Valley County 8%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2001 | 2.75 inbaseball | 5 S Ryegate | Golden Valley | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.45 S Ryegate Arpt | Golden Valley | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 S Ryegate | Golden Valley | 01:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 S Ryegate | Golden Valley | 22:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.58 SSW Ryegate Arpt | Golden Valley | 18:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 27%
- 1–2 in 7 64%
- 2 in + 1 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.58 SSW Ryegate Arpt | Golden Valley | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.17 S Ryegate Arpt | Golden Valley | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.45 S Ryegate Arpt | Golden Valley | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 S Ryegate | Golden Valley | 19:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 S Ryegate | Golden Valley | 01:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 S Ryegate | Golden Valley | 22:49 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 S Ryegate | Golden Valley | 17:37 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 S Ryegate | Golden Valley | 17:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 S Ryegate | Golden Valley | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2001 | 2.75 inbaseball | 5 S Ryegate | Golden Valley | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 S Ryegate | Golden Valley | 16:32 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Golden Valley Colony
- Ryegate 5 km · 12
- Shawmut 21 km · 12
- Lavina 26 km · 11
- Rapelje 32 km · 15
- Harlowton 47 km · 30
- Camp Three 58 km · 16
- Klein 58 km · 16
- Judith Gap 59 km · 11
Questions about hail in Golden Valley Colony
How often does it hail in Golden Valley Colony, Montana?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Golden Valley Colony since 2001. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #91 of 111 Montana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Golden Valley Colony?
Most reports come in July, June, May. July alone accounts for 45% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Golden Valley Colony?
2.75 in (baseball size) on July 13, 2001 near 5 S Ryegate. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Golden Valley Colony?
The most recent report in this data is from June 13, 2013 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Golden Valley Colony had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Golden Valley Colony since November 3, 2021. The last one was on June 13, 2013.
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.