Hail history for Broadwater County, MT

Broadwater County has 27 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 20 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on August 10, 2019.

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 27 since 2001

1″ or larger 20 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · August 10, 2019

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 Broadwater County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 27 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 28, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
August 25, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
August 25, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
August 25, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
August 10, 2019	2.0″	Hen egg
August 10, 2019	1.75″	Golf ball
August 10, 2019	1.75″	Golf ball
August 10, 2019	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

July 28, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Social media report estimating max hail size of 1.25 inches. Time is estimated.

August 10, 2019 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A member of the public estimated hail size up to 2 inches in diameter. There are reports of house windows broken, car windshields cracked, and vehicles dented. the time of event was estimated.

August 10, 2019 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A trained spotter reports hail size of 1.75 inches in diameter.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	0	8	15	4

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 Broadwater County

Has it ever hailed in Broadwater County?

Yes — 27 hail events have been recorded for Broadwater County, MT in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 2001, including 20 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Broadwater County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Broadwater County, MT is July 28, 2025, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Broadwater County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on August 10, 2019. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.