Hail history for Hobson, Montana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hobson since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hobson
- Last hail
- Jul 14, 2026
- 2.50 in, tennis ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jul 14, 2026
25 reports on 22 days since 1955 · #33 of 111 Montana places
Hail map · Hobson
- 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 Hobson
The latest hail report in and around Hobson is from July 14, 2026, 2.50 in (tennis ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on July 14, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hobson logged 9 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Montana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #33 of 111 Montana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hobson accounts for 16% of the 159 reports filed in Judith Basin County.
12% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on July 14, 2026 near 0.69 N Hobson.
Reports were up 700% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (1). The busiest year was 1997, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (48% of reports); 52% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hobson 0.5
- Judith Basin County 3.1
- Median Montana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hobson 8
- Judith Basin County 36
- Median Montana town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hobson 12%
- Judith Basin 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | 2 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jun 14, 2025 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jun 21, 2024 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 6, 2022 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 N Hobson | Judith Basin | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | Hobson | Judith Basin | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | Hobson | Judith Basin | 12:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.47 E Hobson | Judith Basin | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hobson | Judith Basin | 13:50 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 24%
- 1–2 in 16 64%
- 2 in + 3 12%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 N Hobson | Judith Basin | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.47 E Hobson | Judith Basin | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | Hobson | Judith Basin | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | Hobson | Judith Basin | 12:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hobson | Judith Basin | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.88 E Hobson | Judith Basin | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hobson | Judith Basin | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Hobson | Judith Basin | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.47 E Hobson | Judith Basin | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Hobson | Judith Basin | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 NE Hobson | Judith Basin | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hobson | Judith Basin | 15:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hobson
Questions about hail in Hobson
How often does it hail in Hobson, Montana?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hobson since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #33 of 111 Montana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hobson?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 48% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hobson?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on July 14, 2026 near 0.69 N Hobson. 12% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hobson?
The most recent report in this data is from July 14, 2026 (2.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hobson had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was July 14, 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.