Hail history for Missoula, Montana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Missoula since 1958, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Missoula
- Last hail
- Aug 6, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jul 3, 1998
38 reports on 33 days since 1958 · #12 of 111 Montana places
Hail map · Missoula
- 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 Missoula
The latest hail report in and around Missoula is from August 6, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on August 6, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Missoula logged 15 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 67% more than the median Montana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #12 of 111 Montana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Missoula accounts for 32% of the 119 reports filed in Missoula 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on July 3, 1998 near Missoula.
Reports were down 75% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2012, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (34% of reports); 42% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Missoula 0.8
- Missoula County 3.0
- Median Montana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Missoula 11
- Missoula County 31
- Median Montana town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Missoula 5%
- Missoula 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 18, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 1998 | 2.50 intennis ball | Missoula | Missoula | 15:07 local · NCEI |
| Sep 12, 1958 | 2.25 inhen egg | — | Missoula | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 NW Missoula | Missoula | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Missoula | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 1974 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Missoula | 20:30 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 16 42%
- 1–2 in 20 53%
- 2 in + 2 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.19 SE (Mso)missoula Intl A | Missoula | — | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.28 NE Missoula | Missoula | — | 11:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Missoula | Missoula | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 7 W Missoula | Missoula | — | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2012 | 0.50 inmarble | 3 NNE Missoula | Missoula | $500 | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | (Mso)missoula Intl A | Missoula | — | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W (Mso)missoula Intl A | Missoula | — | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.68 NE Desmet | Missoula | $15K | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 WSW (Mso)missoula Intl A | Missoula | $6K | 18:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.34 SE (Mso)missoula Intl A | Missoula | — | 17:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.07 ENE (Mso)missoula Intl A | Missoula | — | 20:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N (Mso)missoula Intl A | Missoula | — | 20:40 local · NCEI |
Questions about hail in Missoula
How often does it hail in Missoula, Montana?
38 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Missoula since 1958. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #12 of 111 Montana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Missoula?
Most reports come in June, August, July. June alone accounts for 34% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Missoula?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on July 3, 1998 near Missoula. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Missoula?
The most recent report in this data is from August 6, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Missoula 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 August 6, 2024.
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.