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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Richey, MT from June 29, 1958 through August 22, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 59259 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
32
Wind Reports
17
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Richey, MT · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 22, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Richey, MT

30 reports
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2.00″ hail
Aug 22, 2024
1:53 AM UTC
Hail report for Richey, MT
Dawson County · 3,308 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 11 SW Richey. Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 SW Richey, MT
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2021
3:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Richey, MT
Dawson County · 3,308 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ESTIMATED HAIL AROUND A QUARTER SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Richey, MT
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2021
2:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Richey, MT
Dawson County · 3,308 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GROUND WHITE WITH HAIL ONGOING- UP TO QUARTER SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Richey, MT
1.50″ hail
Jun 8, 2018
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Richey, MT
Dawson County · 3,308 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT RELAYED THROUGH WIFE DURING PHONE CALL REGARDING FLASH FLOODING AROUND THEIR HOUSE. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 SW Richey, MT
1.25″ hail
Jun 8, 2018
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Richey, MT
Dawson County · 3,308 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Richey, MT
1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2018
1:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Richey, MT
Dawson County · 3,308 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 SW Richey, MT
1.50″ hail
May 27, 2018
4:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Richey, MT
Dawson County · 3,308 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 8 SSE RICHEY. STILL HAILING AT TIME OF REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SSE Richey, MT
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2018
3:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Richey, MT
Dawson County · 3,308 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MORE SMALL HAIL... DIMES... BUT QUARTERS CURRENTLY FALLING WITH HEAVY RAIN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Richey, MT
1.75″ hail
May 27, 2018
3:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Richey, MT
Dawson County · 3,308 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA FROM A FARM 5 MILES SOUTH OF RICHEY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Richey, MT
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2017
11:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Richey, MT
Dawson County · 3,308 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Richey, MT
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2015
6:42 PM MST-7
Hail report for Richey, MT
Dawson County · 3,308 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported quarter-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8.41 S Richey, MT
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2015
6:30 PM MST-7
Hail report for Richey, MT
Dawson County · 3,308 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported mostly penny-sized hail mixed with some quarter-sized hailstones, and measured a wind gust of 52 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.33 WSW Richey, MT
1.75″ hail
Jul 8, 2013
3:45 PM MST-7
Hail report for Richey, MT
Dawson County · 3,308 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported golf ball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8.41 S Richey, MT
0.75″ hail
Jul 3, 2012
5:19 PM MST-7
Hail report for Richey, MT
Dawson County · 3,308 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter estimated hail up to the size of pennies.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13.88 SW Richey, MT
1.50″ hail
Aug 9, 2010
10:00 PM MST-7
Hail report for Richey, MT
Dawson County · 3,308 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mixed in mostly with quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SW Richey, 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 Richey, MT

17 reports
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75 mph
Jun 11, 2021
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Richey, MT
Dawson County · 3,308 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED WINDS OF OVER 70 MPH WITH TREES THAT HAVE LOST LEAVES AND WINDOWS OUT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 S Richey, MT
70 mph
Jun 11, 2021
2:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Richey, MT
Dawson County · 3,308 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED 70 MPH WIND GUST WITH TREE BRANCHES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 S Richey, MT
75 mph
Jun 25, 2016
1:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Richey, MT
Dawson County · 3,308 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 S Richey, MT
65 mph
Jun 11, 2016
4:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Richey, MT
Dawson County · 3,308 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS A WIND GUST TO 65 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Richey, MT
60 mph
Jun 30, 2015
6:42 PM MST-7
Wind report for Richey, MT
Dawson County · 3,308 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter estimated a wind gust of 55-60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8.41 S Richey, MT
70 mph
Jun 29, 2014
7:39 PM MST-7
Wind report for Richey, MT
Dawson County · 3,308 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter measured a 70 mph wind gust from a dying rain shower downburst which knocked down a tree.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8.41 S Richey, MT
64 mph
Jul 3, 2012
5:19 PM MST-7
Wind report for Richey, MT
Dawson County · 3,308 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter estimated wind gusts up to 65 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13.88 SW Richey, MT
60 mph
Jul 22, 2011
4:00 PM MST-7
Wind report for Richey, MT
Dawson County · 3,308 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter also measured 1.78 inches of rain.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15.27 WNW Richey, MT
60 mph
Aug 14, 2009
10:55 PM MST-7
Wind report for Richey, MT
Dawson County · 3,308 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The spotter estimated wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Richey, MT
60 mph
Jun 16, 2007
10:40 PM MST-7
Wind report for Richey, MT
Dawson County · 3,308 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 14 SW Richey, MT
60 mph
Aug 24, 2006
3:00 AM MST
Wind report for Richey, MT
Dawson County · 3,308 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Accompanied by pea sized hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: Richey, MT
60 mph
Aug 8, 2006
7:10 PM MST
Wind report for Richey, MT
Dawson County · 3,308 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 S Richey, MT
90 mph
Jul 7, 2004
7:00 PM MST
Wind report for Richey, MT
Dawson County · 3,308 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The area from about 10 miles southeast of Richey to 2 miles southeast of Bloomfield had approximately 12,000 acres of crop damage and high winds that caused some grain hoppers to be blown over. A grain hopper near county road 515 was completely toppled over and rolled about 150 to 200 yards downstream. Two miles southeast of Bloomfield, there were 5 grain hoppers that weigh 5,500 pound each, and two of the hoppers were toppled over. The crop damage was due to hail reported up to 1.5 inches in diameter with winds in the 40 to 60 mph range that lasted for 30 to 45 minutes.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 SE Richey, MT
60 mph
Jul 7, 2004
6:19 PM MST
Wind report for Richey, MT
Dawson County · 3,308 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Richey, MT
70 mph
Jul 24, 2001
10:40 PM MST
Wind report for Richey, MT
Dawson County · 3,308 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 SW Richey, 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 Richey, MT

1 reports
F1 category
Aug 26, 1995
8:45 PM MST
Tornado report for Richey, MT
Dawson County · 3,308 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Saddle Club grounds office building was turned upside down. A set of bleachers on the grounds was thrown about forty feet into the arena and roof were torn off rest rooms. A camper trailer was totally destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Richey, 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

Richey, MT area census snapshot

People & households
Population215
Households95
Housing units142
Income
Median household income$66,250
$100k+ households43.2%
$150k+ households11.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached118
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily13
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes11
Housing mix
Single-family share83.1%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share9.2%
Mobile-home share7.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied68
Renter-occupied27
Vacant units47
Home value & age
Median home value$105,600
Owner homes $300k+10.3%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1950
Older-home share81.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars90
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 32 hail, 17 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Richey, MT, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 22, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Richey?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Richey, MT is 2.00″. It was reported near Richey, MT on August 22, 2024.

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

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

I am selling a home in Richey — 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 Richey address?

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