Hail history for Beaverhead County, MT

Beaverhead County has 53 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 33 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on August 6, 2009.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month August

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 53 since 1958

1″ or larger 33 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · August 6, 2009

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Beaverhead County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Beaverhead County's peak: August.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 53 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 3, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
August 19, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
August 11, 2019	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
August 11, 2019	1.25″	Half dollar
August 11, 2019	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
August 11, 2019	1.75″	Golf ball
July 16, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
July 7, 2019	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Beaverhead County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

September 3, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A Facebook report was received from local media reporting 1 inch hail. Time of event was estimated.

August 19, 2024 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Public report of large hail in northern Beaverhead county. Photo received via email showing the large hail.

August 6, 2009 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A severe thunderstorm dropped 2.75 inch diameter hail at Wise River 3S.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	1	1	1	15	22	9	2

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Beaverhead County

Has it ever hailed in Beaverhead County?

Yes — 53 hail events have been recorded for Beaverhead County, MT in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 33 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Beaverhead County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Beaverhead County, MT is September 3, 2024, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Beaverhead County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on August 6, 2009. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Montana hail history

All 56 Montana counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.