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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 59270

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 59270 from June 17, 1959 through May 17, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
72
Wind Reports
67
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 59270 · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last May 17, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 59270

72 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jul 8, 2021
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL REPORT ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Fairview, MT
1.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2021
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LOCATION AND TIME ESTIMATED. HAIL RANGED FROM THE SIZE OF PEAS TO GOLF BALLS. LARGEST HAIL OCCURRED ROUGHLY 6:30PM... BUT HAIL WAS ON AND OFF FROM 5:20PM TO 8PM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ESE Savage, MT
1.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2021
12:16 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 ENE Savage, MT
2.00″ hail
Jun 10, 2021
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 2 INCH HAIL ALONG LOST HIGHWAY IN SIDNEY. REPORT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSE Sidney, MT
1.50″ hail
Jun 10, 2021
10:22 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM SIDNEY. CONTINUED PEA SIZE HAIL... WITH BRIEFLY UP TO PING PONG BALL SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sidney, MT
1.75″ hail
Sep 2, 2019
3:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WITH HEAVY RAIN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 18 WNW Sidney, MT
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2019
8:56 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL TO THE SIZE OF QUARTERS... WITH A FEW LARGER. 0.8 INCHES OF RAIN FROM TWO STORMS. 30 TO 40 MPH WIND GUSTS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 WSW Sidney, MT
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2018
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL DRIFTS ON ROADWAYS. BROKEN WINDOWS. 1 INCH RAINFALL WITH WATER INTRUSION ON HOUSE AND WATER RUNNING OVER ROADWAYS IN SURROUNDING VICINITY
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 NNE Lambert, MT
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2018
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTED LOCATION FROM PREVIOUS LSR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 29 SE Brockton, MT
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2018
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Sidney, MT
1.00″ hail
May 24, 2018
2:03 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 33 NE Bloomfield, MT
1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2017
8:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Sidney, MT
1.50″ hail
Jun 22, 2016
1:55 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 14 SSE Culbertson, MT
0.88″ hail
Jul 27, 2015
6:34 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported nickel-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.46 NNW Sidney, MT
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2015
6:20 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.46 NNW Sidney, 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 59270

67 reports
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60 mph
May 17, 2024
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Sidney, MT
60 mph
Aug 31, 2023
3:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pea-sized hail and a lot of rain with minor street flooding observed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sidney, MT
74 mph
Jun 11, 2021
4:01 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Wooley, MT
74 mph
Jun 11, 2021
3:24 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED HURRICANE FORCE WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sidney, MT
90 mph
Jun 11, 2021
3:16 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FROM THE NDAWN MESONET- BRORSON STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NW Sidney, MT
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2021
3:16 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NEARLY A MILE OF POWER LINES WERE SNAPPED FROM 1/3 TO 1/2 WAY UP OFF THE GROUND FROM COUNTY ROAD 130 TO COUNTY ROAD 129. A NEWER METAL BUILDING IN THE AREA HAD THE SW PORTION OF THE ROOF FAIL AND COLLAPSE/GET BLOWN TO THE NORTHEAST. WIND ESTIMATES IN THIS LOCATION RANGE FROM 110 TO 115 MPH. A MESONET STATION WITH 3 MILES OF THIS LOCATION MEASURED 90 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NW Sidney, MT
74 mph
Jun 11, 2021
3:14 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FROM BRORSON NDAWN MESONET STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NW Sidney, MT
84 mph
Jun 10, 2021
5:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURE 84 MPH GUST ON HOME WEATHER STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Sidney, MT
62 mph
Jun 10, 2021
4:17 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION KSDY SIDNEY AIRPORT. GUST OF 62 MPH MEASURED WITH 47 SUSTAINED. TWO MINUTES EARLIER AT 10:15PM... 53 MPH SUSTAINED WITH GUSTS TO 61.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Sidney, MT
77 mph
Jun 10, 2021
4:17 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDAWN MESONET SITE HAS MEASURED A 77 MPH WIND GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Sidney, MT
61 mph
Jun 10, 2021
4:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 2 WSW SIDNEY. AWOS STATION KSDY SIDNEY AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Sidney, MT
84 mph
Jun 10, 2021
4:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 3 N SIDNEY. MEASURE 84 MPH GUST ON HOME WEATHER STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Sidney, MT
61 mph
Jun 10, 2021
1:23 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION KSDY SIDNEY AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Sidney, MT
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2019
9:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STRONG WINDS DROPPING LIMBS AND BRANCHES APPROXIMATELY 5 INCHES IN DIAMETER. PENNY SIZE HAIL ESTIMATED FROM THE STORM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Sidney, MT
58 mph
Jul 21, 2018
11:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION SDY... SIDNEY AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sidney Airport, 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 59270

5 reports
EF1 category
Jun 30, 2015
3:59 PM MST-7
Tornado report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The National Weather Service in Glasgow, along with Richland County Disaster and Emergency Services conducted a damage survey of a property. The mobile home and its associated storage building (also a mobile home) were thrown from its foundation. The primary home lost its metal frame and was thrown onto a storage shed to the southwest, about 60 feet to the southwest. The two mobile homes, which did not appear to have been strapped down, were overturned and one had the entire frame bent and twisted. While there were tree branches broken in the region, the most significant damage was on this property site, due to the rural nature of the area. Power poles on the property were not damaged, although the lines were snapped. ||One 79 year old gentleman was in the home with his dog also on the property. The gentleman was in the mobile home and suffered injuries requiring transport to a local and then regional hospital. The dog was found trapped under rubble but was ok. ||Based off of the damage that was observed, the winds were estimated at 100 mph. The tornado continued through rural area to the south-southeast where it went into North Dakota about 5 miles south-southeast of the property site with the damage. No reported damage has been noted in North Dakota and the tornado dissipated south-southwest of Trotters.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9.78 SE Crane, MT
F0 category
Jul 5, 2001
8:21 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chaser reported a brief tornado touchdown in a field. No damage occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NW Sidney, MT
F0 category
Aug 23, 1989
8:01 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MT
F0 category
Aug 23, 1989
8:00 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MT
F0 category
Aug 23, 1989
5:00 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 59270
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, 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 59270 area census snapshot

People & households
Population8,844
Households3,567
Housing units4,358
Income
Median household income$68,031
$100k+ households37.1%
$150k+ households15.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,688
Attached single-family55
Small multifamily560
Large multifamily397
Mobile homes658
Housing mix
Single-family share61.7%
Attached-home share1.3%
Multifamily share22.0%
Mobile-home share15.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,442
Renter-occupied1,125
Vacant units791
Home value & age
Median home value$260,600
Owner homes $300k+41.8%
Owner homes $500k+9.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1982
Older-home share47.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,347
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 59270 have on record?

Our records show 72 hail, 67 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 59270, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 17, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 59270?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 59270 is 2.50″. It was reported near Sidney, MT on July 16, 2005.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 59270 — 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 59270 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 59270 — 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 59270 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 59270 — 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 59270 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 59270 — 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 59270, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 59270, 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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