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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Lolo, MT

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Lolo, MT from July 28, 1995 through July 31, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
23
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lolo, MT · 1995–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 31, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Lolo, MT

10 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jul 31, 2025
11:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Lolo, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple Facebook photos in the southern Lolo area depicted up to golf ball sized hail. The photo that showed possible golf ball was wide and flat.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Lolo, MT
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2011
5:10 PM MST-7
Hail report for Lolo, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A weather service employee measured 1.00 hail at his house.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 SSW Lolo, MT
1.00″ hail
Jul 31, 2010
5:30 PM MST-7
Hail report for Lolo, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail in the Lolo Creek area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.34 SE Lolo, MT
0.75″ hail
Jun 9, 2004
3:42 PM MST
Hail report for Lolo, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Lolo, MT
1.25″ hail
Aug 8, 2003
11:10 PM MST
Hail report for Lolo, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 S (Mso)Missoula Intl A, MT
0.75″ hail
Aug 4, 2002
5:32 PM MST
Hail report for Lolo, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Lolo, MT
0.75″ hail
Jul 4, 1998
5:10 PM MST
Hail report for Lolo, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lolo, MT
1.75″ hail
Jul 3, 1998
2:25 PM MST
Hail report for Lolo, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lolo Hot Spgs, MT
0.75″ hail
May 25, 1998
2:50 PM MST
Hail report for Lolo, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 3/4 inch hail reported 2 miles south of Lolo.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lolo, MT
UNK hail
Jul 28, 1995
9:15 PM MST
Hail report for Lolo, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Cars damaged.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lolo, 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 Lolo, MT

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72 mph
Aug 17, 2024
2:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Lolo, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: APRSWXNET/CWOP Site ID MOMM8.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Lolo, MT
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
3:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Lolo, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Lolo, MT
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
3:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Lolo, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lolo, MT
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
2:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Lolo, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Missoula County Sheriff reports downed power lines across the Bitterroot River. Advised citizens to stay away from the river.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Lolo, MT
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
2:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Lolo, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous power poles snapped including a metal transmission tower. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Lolo, MT
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
2:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Lolo, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 56 trees downed at Linda Vista Golf Course.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Lolo, MT
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
2:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Lolo, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Missoula Electric Coop reports significant damage to powerlines across Allen Dr. Pleasant Meadows Ln. Vann Dr. Lolo Creek Dr. and Chickaman Ln. in the west Lolo area. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Lolo, MT
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
2:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Lolo, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Missoula Electric Coop reports broken power poles along US Highway 12.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Lolo, MT
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2023
11:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Lolo, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Cowcatcher Driver and US-12.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Lolo, MT
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2023
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Lolo, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree covered the road on US-12.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Lolo Hot Springs, MT
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2021
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Lolo, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MDT REPORTS DOWNED TREES BLOCKING US HIGHWAY 12 FIVE MILES WEST OF LOLO... MT. TIME OF DAMAGE ESTIMATED USING RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Lolo, MT
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2019
8:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Lolo, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A PONDEROSA PINE TREE... APPROXIMATELY 2 FEET IN DIAMETER FELL ON A CAR ON BLUE MOUNTAIN ROAD. TIME IS ESTIMATED WITH A NEARBY OBSERVATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Lolo, MT
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2019
8:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Lolo, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE FELL ON A POWERLINE NEAR THE CROSS STREETS OF COWCATCHER DRIVE AND US-12. THE CALL CAME IN AT 4:14 PM... BUT LSR TIME WAS ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Lolo, MT
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2019
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Lolo, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWERLINE DOWN REPORTED AT 5580 DOVE COURT IN LOLO. DISPATCH ALSO REPORTED AT LEAST THREE LIGHTNING CAUSED FIRES IN THE AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lolo, MT
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2019
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Lolo, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINE DOWN REPORTED AT 9480 SINGLE TREE LANE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Lolo, 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 Lolo, MT

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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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 · City

Lolo, MT area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,378
Households1,826
Housing units1,826
Income
Median household income$73,700
$100k+ households43.4%
$150k+ households16.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,270
Attached single-family28
Small multifamily299
Large multifamily73
Mobile homes112
Housing mix
Single-family share69.6%
Attached-home share1.5%
Multifamily share20.4%
Mobile-home share6.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,398
Renter-occupied428
Vacant units0
Home value & age
Median home value$353,700
Owner homes $300k+70.5%
Owner homes $500k+23.1%
Owner homes $750k+1.7%
Median year built1995
Older-home share32.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,796
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 10 hail, 23 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near Lolo, MT, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 31, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lolo?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Lolo, MT is 1.75″. It was reported near Lolo, MT on July 31, 2025.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lolo — 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 Lolo address?

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