Hail history for Jordan, Montana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jordan since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Jordan
- Last hail
- May 23, 2018
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jul 8, 2000
19 reports on 15 days since 1975 · #49 of 111 Montana places
Hail map · Jordan
- 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 Jordan
The latest hail report in and around Jordan is from May 23, 2018, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Jordan logged 9 reports on 7 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 #49 of 111 Montana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Jordan accounts for 7% of the 291 reports filed in Garfield County.
5% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on July 8, 2000 near Jordan.
Reports were down 71% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (42% of reports); 42% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Jordan 0.5
- Garfield County 8.4
- Median Montana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Jordan 7
- Garfield County 78
- Median Montana town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Jordan 5%
- Garfield 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2000 | 3.00 inteacup | Jordan | Garfield | $100K | 23:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.41 W Jordan | Garfield | — | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 SW Jordan | Garfield | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 1978 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Garfield | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 1996 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Jordan | Garfield | — | 18:31 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 6 32%
- 1–2 in 12 63%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.57 WSW Jordan | Garfield | — | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.67 SW Jordan | Garfield | — | 23:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 2.5 SW Jordan | Garfield | — | 13:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.41 W Jordan | Garfield | — | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.41 W Jordan | Garfield | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.41 W Jordan | Garfield | — | 17:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 SW Jordan | Garfield | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Jordan | Garfield | — | 22:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Jordan | Garfield | — | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2000 | 3.00 inteacup | Jordan | Garfield | $100K | 23:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Jordan | Garfield | — | 22:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Jordan | Garfield | — | 19:31 local · NCEI |
Questions about hail in Jordan
How often does it hail in Jordan, Montana?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jordan since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #49 of 111 Montana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Jordan?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Jordan?
3.00 in (teacup size) on July 8, 2000 near Jordan. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Jordan?
The most recent report in this data is from May 23, 2018 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Jordan had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jordan since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 23, 2018.
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.