Hail history for Zortman, Montana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Zortman since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Zortman
- Last hail
- Jul 6, 2022
- 2.75 in, baseball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 9, 2021
19 reports on 11 days since 1997 · #52 of 111 Montana places
Hail map · Zortman
- 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 Zortman
The latest hail report in and around Zortman is from July 6, 2022, 2.75 in (baseball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on July 6, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Zortman logged 8 reports on 2 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median Montana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #52 of 111 Montana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Zortman accounts for 7% of the 278 reports filed in Phillips County.
16% 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 June 9, 2021 near Zortman.
Reports were up 800% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (0). The busiest year was 2022, with 6 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (53% of reports); 21% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Zortman 0.4
- Phillips County 7.2
- Median Montana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Zortman 2
- Phillips County 65
- Median Montana town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Zortman 16%
- Phillips 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2022 | 6 | 2.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2021 | 3.00 inteacup | Zortman | Phillips | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2022 | 2.75 inbaseball | Zortman | Phillips | 18:49 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2022 | 2.75 inbaseball | Zortman | Phillips | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.46 E Zortman | Phillips | 17:34 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.46 E Zortman | Phillips | 16:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 37%
- 1–2 in 9 47%
- 2 in + 3 16%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2022 | 2.75 inbaseball | Zortman | Phillips | 18:49 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.46 E Zortman | Phillips | 17:34 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.46 E Zortman | Phillips | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.46 E Zortman | Phillips | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.46 E Zortman | Phillips | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2022 | 2.75 inbaseball | Zortman | Phillips | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2021 | 3.00 inteacup | Zortman | Phillips | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.46 E Zortman | Phillips | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SSE Zortman | Phillips | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Zortman | Phillips | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Zortman | Phillips | 15:21 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Zortman | Phillips | 20:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Zortman
- Hays 15 km · 15
Questions about hail in Zortman
How often does it hail in Zortman, Montana?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Zortman since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #52 of 111 Montana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Zortman?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 53% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Zortman?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 9, 2021 near Zortman. 16% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Zortman?
The most recent report in this data is from July 6, 2022 (2.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Zortman had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was July 6, 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.