Hail history for Kalispell, Montana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kalispell since 1972, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Kalispell
- Last hail
- May 28, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jul 7, 2022
15 reports on 14 days since 1972 · #66 of 111 Montana places
Hail map · Kalispell
- 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 Kalispell
The latest hail report in and around Kalispell is from May 28, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on July 7, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Kalispell logged 6 reports on 5 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 #66 of 111 Montana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Kalispell accounts for 14% of the 104 reports filed in Flathead 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on July 7, 2022 near 1.34 W Kalispell City Arpt.
The busiest year was 2016, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (53% of reports); 27% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Kalispell 0.3
- Flathead County 2.6
- Median Montana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Kalispell 5
- Flathead County 28
- Median Montana town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Kalispell 7%
- Flathead County 3%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 7, 2022 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2022 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.34 W Kalispell City Arpt | Flathead | $1.5 million | 19:51 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 1997 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Kalispell | Flathead | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.4 WSW Kalispell City Arpt | Flathead | — | 17:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.2 NW Kalispell | Flathead | — | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.61 WNW Kalispell | Flathead | — | 16:02 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 40%
- 1–2 in 8 53%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.4 WSW Kalispell City Arpt | Flathead | — | 17:24 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2022 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.34 W Kalispell City Arpt | Flathead | $1.5 million | 19:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.2 NW Kalispell | Flathead | — | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.61 WNW Kalispell | Flathead | — | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Kalispell | Flathead | — | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Kalispell | Flathead | — | 22:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 0.3 ESE Kalispell | Flathead | — | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 N Kalispell | Flathead | — | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Kalispell | Flathead | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 1997 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Kalispell | Flathead | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 1997 | 1.00 inquarter | Kalispell | Flathead | — | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 1989 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Flathead | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Kalispell
- Bigfork 25 km · 15
Questions about hail in Kalispell
How often does it hail in Kalispell, Montana?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kalispell since 1972. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #66 of 111 Montana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Kalispell?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 53% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Kalispell?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on July 7, 2022 near 1.34 W Kalispell City Arpt. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Kalispell?
The most recent report in this data is from May 28, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Kalispell had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was May 28, 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.