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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Blaine County, MT

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Blaine County, MT from July 21, 1957 through August 28, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 59501 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
102
Wind Reports
115
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Blaine County, MT · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 28, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Blaine County

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2025
1:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Video on social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Turner, MT
4.00″ hail
Jul 13, 2024
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Lots of baseball size hail with a few softball size hail mixed in. Lots of wind.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 N Hays, MT
2.50″ hail
Jul 13, 2024
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported via Facebook. Egg to Tennis Ball sized hail caused damage to windows. Time approximated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lodge Pole, MT
1.75″ hail
Jul 13, 2024
9:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported via Facebook with image. Location estimated based upon radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Hays, MT
4.00″ hail
Jul 13, 2024
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 11 N Hays. Lots of baseball size hail with a few softball size hail mixed in. Lots of wind. Time approximated from radar and corrected. Reported by storm chaser.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 N Hays, MT
1.00″ hail
Jul 13, 2024
9:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mixed sized hail with the largest being quarters fell for approximately 10 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 16 NNW Lodge Pole, MT
1.00″ hail
Jul 13, 2024
8:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Harlem, MT
1.00″ hail
Jul 13, 2024
8:14 PM UTC
Hail report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Zurich, MT
1.75″ hail
Jul 13, 2024
7:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter measured 0.11 inches of rain with the storm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Chinook, MT
1.00″ hail
Jul 5, 2024
5:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: delayed report from trained spotter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Hogeland, MT
1.25″ hail
Jul 31, 2023
3:19 AM UTC
Hail report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Started hailing around 905 pm and just ended. Hail is covering the ground. It started as pea to dime size after 5 minutes... but it became larger after then. Most stones on the ground were around quarter size. No damage reported as of now.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Fort Belknap, MT
1.50″ hail
Jul 31, 2023
3:09 AM UTC
Hail report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photos submitted of hail in Harlem.
NWS Hail Report Location: Harlem, MT
2.50″ hail
Jul 31, 2023
2:36 AM UTC
Hail report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public submitted of hail being measured with ruler and also compared to coins.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Chinook, MT
2.00″ hail
Jul 31, 2023
2:28 AM UTC
Hail report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photos submitted of large hail in Chinook.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chinook, MT
1.75″ hail
Jul 31, 2023
2:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Blaine County Deputy EM reported golf ball size hail at their property.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Chinook, 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 Blaine County

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55 mph
Aug 28, 2026
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nne Hays, MT
67 mph
Aug 23, 2026
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds over 58 mph began at 1650 and continued through at least 1700.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Wsw Hogeland, MT
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2026
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo shared of a combine header damaged as a result of a thunderstorm that moved through. Time was matched based on radar and nearby observations.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hogeland, MT
59 mph
May 13, 2026
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MTCHK Chinook Us-2 Mp 403.5.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Chinook, MT
67 mph
Aug 20, 2025
11:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak wind gust measured by Ambient station PG Ranch.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 E Havre, MT
60 mph
Aug 20, 2025
7:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BLM Cherry Ridge.
NWS Wind Report Location: 14 N Zurich, MT
59 mph
Aug 17, 2025
5:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station FBLM8 Fort Belknap RAWS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 S Fort Belknap, MT
63 mph
May 10, 2025
11:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ambient weather station DBR HQ measured a 63 mph gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 W Lloyd, MT
58 mph
Aug 24, 2024
2:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station FBLM8 Fort Belknap RAWS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 S Fort Belknap, MT
69 mph
Jul 25, 2024
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station LBCM8 Little Bullwhacker Creek RAWS. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 18 SW Hays, MT
59 mph
Jun 15, 2024
10:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station FBLM8 Fort Belknap RAWS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 S Fort Belknap, MT
59 mph
Jun 15, 2024
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station FBLM8 Fort Belknap RAWS. Time estimated. Lightning in the area at 405 PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 S Fort Belknap, MT
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2022
3:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO A FARM. TWO GRAIN BINS DESTROYED... TWO ROOFS HEAVILY DAMAGED... BARNS HEAVILY DAMAGED. FEW WINDOWS BLOWN OUT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 S Turner, MT
58 mph
Jul 12, 2022
3:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AGRIMET SITE HRLM MEASURED PEAK GUST OF 58.3 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Harlem, MT
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2022
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PICTURE SUBMITTED OF LARGE HEALTHY TREES SNAPPED IN FORT BELKNAP.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fort Belknap, 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 Blaine County

6 reports
UNK category
Jul 7, 2021
12:18 AM UTC
Tornado report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA RELAYED PHOTOS AND VIDEOS OF A LIKELY TORNADO IN THE HAYS AREA. UPDATED INFORMATION FOR THIS REPORT... INCLUDING A MORE PRECISE LAT/LON... TIME... AND EVENT INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED WEDNESDAY MORNING...AS NEEDED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WNW Hays, MT
EF0 category
Jul 31, 2014
4:10 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A very small and brief tornado was reported to have touched down 18 mi E of Fort Belknap.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.44 NE Coburg, MT
EF0 category
Jun 13, 2014
3:45 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado lasting less than one minute over an open field was reported. No damage was reported. Tornado rated EF0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9.56 WSW Hebbleman Arpt, MT
F0 category
Jun 20, 2005
7:10 PM MST
Tornado report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado toched down briefly at Turner 12SW. No damage was reported. The storm also produced .75 inch diameter hail.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 SW Turner, MT
F1 category
Jul 8, 2002
5:00 PM MST
Tornado report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A severe thunderstorm moved across southern Blaine County during the late afternoon hours on the 8th. This storm produced golf ball sized hail, and wind gusts in excess of 100 mph. A tornado developed shortly after 1600 MST. This tornado was short lived, but it did do some crop damage, along with damage to 3 residences. Several barns were destroyed and a few other structures lost roofs. One vehicle suffered major damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Chinook, MT
F0 category
Jun 18, 1999
1:35 PM MST
Tornado report for Blaine County, MT
Blaine County · 2,283 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Chinook, 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Blaine County

Chinook, MT 68
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Hays, MT 27
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Fort Belknap Agency, MT 25
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Harlem, MT 25
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Turner, MT 23
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Hogeland, MT 21
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Zurich, MT 12
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Hartland Colony, MT 3
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Lodge Pole, MT 2
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Turner Colony, MT 2
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Blaine County, MT area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,997
Households2,297
Housing units2,824
Income
Median household income$65,050
$100k+ households37.8%
$150k+ households12.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,283
Attached single-family58
Small multifamily217
Large multifamily67
Mobile homes199
Housing mix
Single-family share80.8%
Attached-home share2.1%
Multifamily share10.1%
Mobile-home share7.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,451
Renter-occupied846
Vacant units527
Home value & age
Median home value$124,900
Owner homes $300k+16.5%
Owner homes $500k+4.7%
Owner homes $750k+2.1%
Median year built1972
Older-home share69.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,117
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Blaine County

59501 203
Herron, MT Hail, wind & tornado reports
59524 88
Lodge Pole, MT Hail, wind & tornado reports
59520 75
Big Sandy, MT Hail, wind & tornado reports
59523 75
Chinook, MT Hail, wind & tornado reports
59526 57
Fort Belknap Agency, MT Hail, wind & tornado reports
59542 33
Turner Colony, MT Hail, wind & tornado reports
59527 23
Hays, MT Hail, wind & tornado reports
59529 17
Hogeland, MT Hail, wind & tornado reports
59535 6
MT Hail, wind & tornado reports
59547 3
Zurich, MT Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 102 hail, 115 wind, and 6 tornado reports in Blaine County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 28, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Blaine County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Blaine County is 4.00″. It was reported near Hays, MT on July 13, 2024.

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

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

I am selling a home in Blaine County — 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 Blaine County address?

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