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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Missoula, MT from August 16, 1962 through July 24, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 59801 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
36
Wind Reports
76
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Missoula, MT · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 24, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Missoula, MT

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 7, 2024
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Missoula, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Plentiful 3/4 with at least 1 quarter sized.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Missoula, MT
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2022
7:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Missoula, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SPOTTER CALLED BACK AFTER FINDING HAIL OF 1 INCH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Missoula, MT
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2018
7:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Missoula, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TWO SEPARATE REPORTS FROM THE PUBLIC OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL AROUND MISSOULA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Missoula, MT
1.00″ hail
Aug 19, 2016
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Missoula, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Missoula, MT
0.75″ hail
Jul 17, 2013
2:30 PM MST-7
Hail report for Missoula, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A right-moving supercell moved across the Missoula International airport and brought penny sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 W Missoula, MT
0.50″ hail
Jul 27, 2012
3:35 PM MST-7
Hail report for Missoula, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail of 1/4 to 1/2 inch diameter was reported, also 0.45 inch of rain fell in 10 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Missoula, MT
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2012
3:25 PM MST-7
Hail report for Missoula, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail 1 inch in diameter was reported by a National Weather Service employee.
NWS Hail Report Location: N (Mso)Missoula Intl A, MT
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2012
3:20 PM MST-7
Hail report for Missoula, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail 1 inch in diameter was reported by two NWS employees as this storm moved across their locations.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W (Mso)Missoula Intl A, MT
1.00″ hail
Jun 23, 2012
6:13 PM MST-7
Hail report for Missoula, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail damaged cars parked outside the National Weather Service office at the Missoula International airport.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 WSW (Mso)Missoula Intl A, MT
1.00″ hail
Jul 31, 2010
5:31 PM MST-7
Hail report for Missoula, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A HAM radio operator reported hail up to one inch in diameter at their residence.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.34 SE (Mso)Missoula Intl A, MT
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2010
8:50 PM MST-7
Hail report for Missoula, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A NWS employee measured one inch size hail at his residence north of Missoula in the Prospect Creek neighborhood.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.07 ENE (Mso)Missoula Intl A, MT
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2010
8:40 PM MST-7
Hail report for Missoula, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NWS employees measured one inch size hail at the weather forecast office.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N (Mso)Missoula Intl A, MT
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2007
3:18 PM MST-7
Hail report for Missoula, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch diameter hail was reported from the Grant Creek area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.46 NNE Missoula, MT
1.00″ hail
Aug 16, 2006
6:06 PM MST
Hail report for Missoula, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Missoula, MT
0.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2006
6:23 PM MST
Hail report for Missoula, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Missoula, 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 Missoula, MT

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59 mph
Jul 24, 2026
3:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Missoula, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Missoula ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Nw Missoula, MT
60 mph
Jul 27, 2025
1:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Missoula, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KMSO Missoula... MT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WNW Missoula, MT
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2024
11:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Missoula, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Mullen Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Missoula, MT
67 mph
Aug 23, 2024
10:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Missoula, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KMSO Missoula... MT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WNW Missoula, MT
72 mph
Aug 19, 2024
12:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Missoula, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NW Missoula, MT
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2024
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Missoula, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Fleet Street. Additional damage to tree branches in Pleasant View neighborhood.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Missoula, MT
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2024
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Missoula, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Missoula County reports eastbound traffic closed at Reserve St as well as Westbound at Paxon St for a tree in the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Missoula, MT
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2024
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Missoula, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees on powerline... power out.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Missoula, MT
81 mph
Jul 30, 2024
3:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Missoula, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gusts to 60+ mph has been occurring for ~20 minutes.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NW Missoula, MT
90 mph
Jul 30, 2024
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Missoula, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Toppled 70 year old maple tree... along with other tree damage. Power and cell service out.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Missoula, MT
100 mph
Jul 30, 2024
2:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Missoula, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS Employees estimate wind gusts of 90-100 mph... based on damage. Large fir trees uprooted and snapped in half. Metal high voltage transmission lines bent over. Widespread damage to power infrastructure across the city caused emergency services to declare emergency travel only. Montana Governor issued disaster declaration on July 26 given widespread damage and power outages across the city.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Missoula, MT
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
2:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Missoula, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Missoula DNRC campus lost 52 mature ponderosa pine trees. Missoula city officials estimated 80 percent of city trees sustained damage with a conservative estimate of 1000 trees being uprooted and or splintered at the trunk.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Missoula, MT
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
2:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Missoula, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Over 200 total trees downed at Missoula Country Club and Larchmont Golf Course.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Missoula, MT
UNK mph
Aug 30, 2023
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Missoula, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Locust Street in the Rattlesnake area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Missoula, MT
UNK mph
Aug 30, 2023
12:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Missoula, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Brooks and Crosby.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Missoula, 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 Missoula, MT

1 reports
F0 category
Jul 20, 1983
2:17 PM CST
Tornado report for Missoula, MT
Missoula County · 32,643 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 · City

Missoula, MT area census snapshot

People & households
Population75,600
Households33,958
Housing units36,310
Income
Median household income$65,329
$100k+ households36.5%
$150k+ households13.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached17,929
Attached single-family2,266
Small multifamily6,994
Large multifamily7,392
Mobile homes1,677
Housing mix
Single-family share49.4%
Attached-home share6.2%
Multifamily share39.6%
Mobile-home share4.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied16,222
Renter-occupied17,736
Vacant units2,352
Home value & age
Median home value$427,400
Owner homes $300k+78.0%
Owner homes $500k+35.1%
Owner homes $750k+11.8%
Median year built1981
Older-home share49.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars31,555
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 36 hail, 76 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Missoula, MT, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 24, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Missoula?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Missoula, MT is 2.50″. It was reported near Missoula, MT on July 3, 1998.

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

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

I am selling a home in Missoula — 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 Missoula address?

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