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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 59479

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 59479 from July 10, 1965 through August 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
45
Wind Reports
19
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 59479 · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 59479

45 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jul 14, 2026
11:38 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report with photo of approximately half dollar sized hail near Stanford. Time and location is estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Stanford, MT
1.75″ hail
Jul 6, 2026
12:48 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reports hail varying in size from dimes to golf balls.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Stanford, MT
1.00″ hail
Jul 6, 2022
7:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Stanford, MT
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2020
11:58 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE VIA TWITTER OF HAILSTONE NEXT TO QUARTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Stanford, MT
1.00″ hail
Aug 8, 2016
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL RANGED FROM PEA SIZED TO LARGER THAN A QUARTER
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Windham, MT
1.25″ hail
Jul 19, 2016
2:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Stanford, MT
1.50″ hail
Jul 19, 2016
1:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Stanford, MT
1.75″ hail
Jun 10, 2016
11:19 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Stanford, MT
1.00″ hail
Aug 3, 2013
5:48 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail measuring 1.00 inches (quarter sized) was reported in Stanford, MT.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Stanford, MT
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2010
6:15 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm dropped 1 inch diameter hail at Stanford 6W.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Stanford, MT
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2010
3:32 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm dropped 1 inch diameter hail northwest of Stanford.
NWS Hail Report Location: NW Stanford, MT
1.00″ hail
Jun 20, 2010
3:50 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm dropped 1 inch diameter hail at Stanford.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Stanford, MT
1.50″ hail
Jun 20, 2010
3:36 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm dropped 1.5 inch diameter hail at Stanford 5SW.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Stanford, MT
1.00″ hail
Jun 10, 2008
7:08 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm dropped 1 inch diameter hail at Stanford 8S.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Stanford, MT
2.50″ hail
Jun 24, 2007
8:45 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm dropped 2,50 inch diameter hail at Stanford. The hail broke numerous house windows.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Stanford, 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 59479

19 reports
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53 mph
Aug 18, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station K1CM Charlie.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Windham, MT
52 mph
Jul 31, 2026
8:29 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station K1CM Charlie.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Windham, MT
68 mph
Jul 8, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 68 mph thunderstorm wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Windham, MT
68 mph
Jul 8, 2026
11:51 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 68 mph thunderstorm wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Windham, MT
63 mph
Jun 12, 2026
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station K1CM Charlie. 63 mph thunderstorm wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Windham, MT
62 mph
Aug 18, 2023
10:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station K1CM Charlie.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Windham, MT
62 mph
Aug 13, 2022
7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION K1CM CHARLIE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Windham, MT
UNK mph
Feb 1, 2020
4:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF SEMI TRUCK BLOWN OVER ON HIGHWAY 87 JUST EAST OF STANFORD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Stanford, MT
UNK mph
Aug 31, 2016
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FUEL TANKER BLOWN OVER FROM THUNDERSTORM WIND GUST. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Stanford, MT
59 mph
Jun 14, 2016
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Windham, MT
64 mph
Aug 3, 2013
7:45 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds measuring 56KT (64MPH) were reported 3 miles S of Stanford, MT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Stanford, MT
60 mph
Jul 23, 2007
3:10 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 60 mph at Stanford 3NE. The storm also dropped pea sized hail as well as 1.5 inches of rain. Extensive crop damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Stanford, MT
71 mph
Jul 14, 2002
6:56 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced wind gusts to 70 mph between Stanford and Hobson.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stanford, MT
59 mph
Jul 12, 2001
2:30 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reported by spotter in Stanford.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stanford, MT
79 mph
Jun 21, 1999
3:44 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Windham, 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 59479

6 reports
UNK category
Jul 6, 2022
7:18 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A LIKELY BRIEF AND NON IMPACTFUL TORNADO ACROSS SKULL BUTTE. VERY LOW FUNNEL CLOUD WELL PHOTOGRAPHED AND DOCUMENTED BY SPOTTER. MULTIPLE PHOTOS SHOW FUNNEL NEARLY ON THE GROUND. TIME OF EVENT DERIVED FROM SPOTTER ESTIMATE AND RADAR DATA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Skull Butte, MT
EF1 category
Jun 16, 2007
4:31 PM MST-7
Tornado report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm survey indicated tornadic damage path beginning on the eastern slope of Big Baldy Mountain...then continuing eastward for 5 miles. Path width varied from 10 yards to 100 yards. Damage to trees generally blown down or snapped off. Damage greatest on south side of path with trees converging into the path. Main damage swath continued eastward over an adjacent ridge and down the other side. Near end of damage path...tree fall indicated cyclonic swirl pattern. Tornado damage rated as EF1 consistent with winds of 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8.03 SSE Hughesville, MT
F1 category
Apr 22, 2003
4:47 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong thunderstorm moved over Judith Basin County during the early evening hours on the 22nd. A tornado developed 7 miles east of Stanford at 1647 MST. The tornado was on the ground for a few minutes and was very weak. Little damage was reported, but one combine was knocked off its blocks and turned 45 degrees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Stanford, MT
F2 category
Apr 24, 1994
3:30 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Bill Skelton ranch was hit by two tornadoes. Damage was extensive. A barn roof made from 8 to 12 inch logs was carried away. A two foot in diameter cottonwood tree was snapped five feet above the ground. A 24-foot horse trailer was picked up and carried 65 yards landing on its top and it hit and damaged a tractor enroute. A 1.5 ton truck was tipped over and an out building made from heavy beams and spiked down was twisted and moved. A mobile home was lifted and a large fuel tank was deposited under it. Several one ton hay bales were moved 20-30 yards. Golf ball-sized hail fell ahead of the tornadoes and covered the ground to a depth of five inches.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Stanford, MT
F2 category
Apr 24, 1994
3:15 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Bill Skelton ranch was hit by two tornadoes. Damage was extensive. A barn roof made from 8 to 12 inch logs was carried away. A two foot in diameter cottonwood tree was snapped five feet above the ground. A 24-foot horse trailer was picked up and carried 65 yards landing on its top and it hit and damaged a tractor enroute. A 1.5 ton truck was tipped over and an out building made from heavy beams and spiked down was twisted and moved. A mobile home was lifted and a large fuel tank was deposited under it. Several one ton hay bales were moved 20-30 yards. Golf ball-sized hail fell ahead of the tornadoes and covered the ground to a depth of five inches.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Stanford, MT
F2 category
Jul 10, 1965
5:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 59479
Judith Basin County · 1,053 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 59479 area census snapshot

People & households
Population732
Households347
Housing units430
Income
Median household income$50,903
$100k+ households24.5%
$150k+ households4.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached369
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily12
Mobile homes47
Housing mix
Single-family share85.8%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share2.8%
Mobile-home share10.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied250
Renter-occupied97
Vacant units83
Home value & age
Median home value$190,400
Owner homes $300k+16.8%
Owner homes $500k+6.4%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1961
Older-home share77.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars335
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 59479 have on record?

Our records show 45 hail, 19 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 59479, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 59479?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 59479 is 2.75″. It was reported near Utica, MT on June 16, 2007.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 59479 — 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 59479 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 59479 — 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 59479 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 59479 — 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 59479 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 59479 — 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 59479, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 59479, 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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