Hail history for Hinsdale, Montana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hinsdale since 1957, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hinsdale
- Last hail
- Jul 27, 2015
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jul 10, 2000
27 reports on 19 days since 1957 · #29 of 111 Montana places
Hail map · Hinsdale
- 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 Hinsdale
The latest hail report in and around Hinsdale is from July 27, 2015, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hinsdale logged 8 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median Montana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #29 of 111 Montana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hinsdale accounts for 6% of the 470 reports filed in Valley County.
7% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on July 10, 2000 near 5 N Hinsdale.
Reports were down 100% in 2016–2025 (0) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2000, with 10 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in June (41% of reports); 41% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hinsdale 0.4
- Valley County 12.6
- Median Montana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hinsdale 5
- Valley County 96
- Median Montana town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hinsdale 7%
- Valley County 9%
- 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 | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2000 | 2.00 inhen egg | 5 N Hinsdale | Valley | $10K | 17:37 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 1957 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Valley | — | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Hinsdale | Valley | — | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Hinsdale | Valley | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Hinsdale | Valley | — | 15:54 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 11 41%
- 1–2 in 14 52%
- 2 in + 2 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Hinsdale | Valley | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.91 NNW Hinsdale | Valley | 18:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.15 SE Hinsdale | Valley | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Hinsdale | Valley | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Hinsdale | Valley | 15:54 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Hinsdale | Valley | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 2 S Hinsdale | Valley | 05:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 S Hinsdale | Valley | 05:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 NW Hinsdale | Valley | 20:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | 4 N Hinsdale | Valley | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 7 W Terry | Prairie | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 N Hinsdale | Valley | 14:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hinsdale
Questions about hail in Hinsdale
How often does it hail in Hinsdale, Montana?
27 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hinsdale since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #29 of 111 Montana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hinsdale?
Most reports come in June, July, September. June alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hinsdale?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on July 10, 2000 near 5 N Hinsdale. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hinsdale?
The most recent report in this data is from July 27, 2015 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hinsdale had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hinsdale since November 3, 2021. The last one was on July 27, 2015.
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.