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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 59241

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 59241 from August 5, 1957 through June 9, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
71
Wind Reports
68
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 59241 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 9, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 59241

71 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jun 19, 2022
5:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DRIFTS OF HAIL UP TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE LASTING AT LEAST 30 MINUTES... ALONG WITH HEAVY RAINFALL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SSE Frenchman Reservo, MT
1.25″ hail
May 22, 2016
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SE Frenchman Reservo, MT
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2015
5:05 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter sized hail, lasting for 20 minutes, accumulating up to a depth of 3 inches on the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9.75 NE Hinsdale, MT
1.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2015
5:02 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported hail up to the size of golf balls, heavy rain, and wind gusts up to 40 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Hinsdale, MT
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2015
4:55 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Co-operative observer reported ground covered with mainly nickel-sized hail and some quarter-sized hail, along with heavy rain and winds up to 40 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.72 SW Hinsdale, MT
0.75″ hail
Jun 25, 2014
8:06 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported up to penny-sized hail and heavy rain.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.72 SW Hinsdale, MT
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2014
6:44 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported hail up to the size of quarters in western Valley County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.91 NNW Hinsdale, MT
1.25″ hail
Jul 24, 2013
4:08 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported half dollar sized hail - duration of 16 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.15 SE Hinsdale, MT
1.75″ hail
Jul 24, 2013
4:05 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported golf ball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Hinsdale, MT
1.75″ hail
Jul 24, 2013
3:54 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported golf ball sized hail - duration of 10 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Hinsdale, MT
0.88″ hail
Jul 3, 2011
7:35 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny- to nickel-sized stones reported with heavy rain.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hinsdale, MT
2.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2011
7:05 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Rain of .70 inches also fell during the storm, that lasted 45 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Vandalia, MT
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2011
7:05 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Vandalia, MT
0.75″ hail
Jul 28, 2010
6:15 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 59241
Phillips County · 1,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported by Frenchman Dam caretakers.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 NE Saco, MT
1.00″ hail
Jul 28, 2010
6:10 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 14 N Hinsdale, MT
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 59241

68 reports
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66 mph
Jul 10, 2022
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: VIA THE MT MESO SITE AT BLM VANDALIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 N Vandalia, MT
70 mph
Jul 9, 2022
4:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LIMBS DOWN REPORTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Hinsdale, MT
64 mph
Jul 8, 2021
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION MTM34 10.9 N VANDALIA (MT-MESO).
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 N Vandalia, MT
70 mph
Jul 7, 2020
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PERSONAL WEATHER STATION MEASURED WIND GUST OF 70 MPH ALONG WITH 0.7 INCH OF RAIN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 SE Frenchman Reservo, MT
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2020
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 7 SSE FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR. 30 X 60 FOOT SHED DESTROYED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SSE Frenchman Reservo, MT
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2020
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 30 X 60 FOOT SHED DESTROYED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SSE Frenchman Reservo, MT
60 mph
Jul 14, 2019
12:46 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A LOT OF DIRT WAS KICKED UP... BIRDS WERE CAUGHT IN THE WIND... AND ENTIRE TREES WERE WAVING IN THE WIND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 14 SE Content, MT
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2019
3:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HEALTHY TREE SNAPPED OFF AT ITS BASE BY THUNDERSTORM WINDS NEAR MILE MARKER 521 ON HIGHWAY 2. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Vandalia, MT
65 mph
Jun 29, 2019
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Vandalia, MT
60 mph
Jun 29, 2019
3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED WIND GUSTS BETWEEN 55 AND 60 MPH BETWEEN 9 AND 915.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Hinsdale, MT
60 mph
Jun 7, 2019
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Vandalia, MT
70 mph
Jul 10, 2018
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED 60-70MPH WIND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Hinsdale, MT
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2018
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE RIDING ARENA AND OUTBUILDINGS BLOWN DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SSE Frenchman Reservo, MT
60 mph
Jul 19, 2016
5:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEA SIZED HAIL REPORTED AS WELL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Hinsdale, MT
60 mph
Jul 10, 2016
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hinsdale, MT
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 59241

6 reports
UNK category
Jun 9, 2023
11:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple trained spotters confirmed multiple funnel clouds... one of which was observed touching the ground and lofting a dirt cloud at its base. Tornado lasted for less than 1 minute.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Hinsdale, MT
UNK category
Jun 9, 2023
11:17 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 2 NE Hinsdale (for exact time and location). Multiple trained spotters confirmed multiple funnel clouds... one of which was observed touching the ground and lofting a dirt cloud at its base. Tornado lasted for less than 1 minute.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 ENE Hinsdale, MT
EF0 category
Jun 29, 2011
6:09 PM MST-7
Tornado report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado briefly touched down in open country. Very brief dust cloud at the surface was observed with no damage. The funnel cloud and very weak landspout were observed by numerous NWS Glasgow employees. No wall cloud was present at the time of the event, but one did form after the funnel dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 35 WSW Glasgow, MT
EF0 category
Jun 21, 2010
3:00 PM MST-7
Tornado report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Coop Observer reported a brief touchdown in very rural area of SW Valley County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 17.85 NW King Coulee Raws, MT
F0 category
Jul 8, 2002
6:25 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado damaged a shed and metal livestock stall on a ranch 5 miles west of Hinsdale.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Hinsdale, MT
F0 category
Jul 10, 2000
5:15 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 59241
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS employee reported a tornado near the Vandalia Dam.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 20 NW Glasgow, MT
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 59241 area census snapshot

People & households
Population468
Households217
Housing units283
Income
Median household income$44,886
$100k+ households24.0%
$150k+ households5.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached245
Attached single-family1
Small multifamily10
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes27
Housing mix
Single-family share86.6%
Attached-home share0.4%
Multifamily share3.5%
Mobile-home share9.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied147
Renter-occupied70
Vacant units66
Home value & age
Median home value$119,300
Owner homes $300k+21.1%
Owner homes $500k+16.3%
Owner homes $750k+15.0%
Median year built1963
Older-home share77.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars215
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 59241 have on record?

Our records show 71 hail, 68 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 59241, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 9, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 59241?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 59241 is 4.00″. It was reported near Glasgow, MT on July 21, 1999.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 59241 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 59241 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 59241 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 59241 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 59241 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 59241 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 59241 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 59241, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 59241, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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