Hail history for Phillips County, MT

Phillips County has 276 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 163 of them 1″ or larger and 20 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 9, 2021.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

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 276 since 1961

1″ or larger 163 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 20 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · June 9, 2021

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 Phillips County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 276 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 17, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 13, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
September 8, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 6, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 6, 2022	2.75″	Baseball
July 6, 2022	2.75″	Baseball
July 6, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
July 6, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

July 17, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail estimated from webcam imagery from the Malta South US-191 DOT site.

June 9, 2021 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Public reported hail up to the size of tea cups, along with broken car windshields and heavy rain. Time estimated.

June 9, 2021 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Public reported, with a photo via Twitter, tea cup size hail. Time estimated.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	1	8	30	128	80	27

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 Phillips County

Has it ever hailed in Phillips County?

Yes — 276 hail events have been recorded for Phillips County, MT in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 163 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Phillips County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Phillips County, MT is July 17, 2025, 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 Phillips County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on June 9, 2021. 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.