Hail history for Carbon County, MT

Carbon County has 117 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 67 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on June 18, 1958.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 117 since 1957

1″ or larger 67 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · June 18, 1958

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 Carbon County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 117 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 28, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
June 16, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
June 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 13, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
June 13, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 13, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
June 13, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 2, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

July 28, 2025 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Image on Facebook shows hailstone sightly smaller than a tennis ball.

July 26, 2018 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The hail stripped trees of leaves and small limbs.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	0	3	4	16	42	36	13

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 Carbon County

Has it ever hailed in Carbon County?

Yes — 117 hail events have been recorded for Carbon County, MT in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 67 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Carbon County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Carbon County, MT is July 28, 2025, with 2.0″ (hen egg) 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 Carbon County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on June 18, 1958. 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.