Hail history for Rapelje, Montana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rapelje since 1958, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Rapelje
- Last hail
- Jul 24, 2022
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 3, 2022
15 reports on 13 days since 1958 · #67 of 111 Montana places
Hail map · Rapelje
- 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 Rapelje
The latest hail report in and around Rapelje is from July 24, 2022, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 3, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Rapelje logged 13 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 44% more than the median Montana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #67 of 111 Montana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Rapelje accounts for 8% of the 185 reports filed in Stillwater County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on July 3, 2022 near 0.48 E Rapelje.
Reports were up 17% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2022, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in July (40% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Rapelje 0.7
- Stillwater County 5.6
- Median Montana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Rapelje 11
- Stillwater County 52
- Median Montana town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Rapelje 0%
- Stillwater County 5%
- 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 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 5, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 3, 2022 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.48 E Rapelje | Stillwater | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.96 E Rapelje | Stillwater | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.48 E Rapelje | Stillwater | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 1987 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Stillwater | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.96 E Rapelje | Stillwater | 15:30 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 1 7%
- 1–2 in 14 93%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.96 E Rapelje | Stillwater | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.48 E Rapelje | Stillwater | 00:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.48 E Rapelje | Stillwater | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.96 E Rapelje | Stillwater | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.48 E Rapelje | Stillwater | 23:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.96 E Rapelje | Stillwater | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.96 E Rapelje | Stillwater | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 0.48 E Rapelje | Stillwater | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.48 E Rapelje | Stillwater | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.48 E Rapelje | Stillwater | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.96 E Rapelje | Stillwater | 18:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.96 E Rapelje | Stillwater | 18:09 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Rapelje
Questions about hail in Rapelje
How often does it hail in Rapelje, Montana?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rapelje since 1958. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #67 of 111 Montana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Rapelje?
Most reports come in July, June, May. July alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Rapelje?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 3, 2022 near 0.48 E Rapelje. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Rapelje?
The most recent report in this data is from July 24, 2022 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Rapelje had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was July 24, 2022.
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.