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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Gallatin County, MT

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Gallatin County, MT from June 7, 1958 through August 29, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 59715 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
97
Wind Reports
138
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Gallatin County, MT · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 29, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Gallatin County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 20, 2024
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County · 33,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report. Public report of wheat fields damaged by quarter size hail. Time/location estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Manhattan, MT
1.00″ hail
Aug 19, 2024
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County · 33,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 2 ENE Manhattan. Delayed report. Public report of wheat fields damaged by quarter size hail. Time/location estimated. Event occurred on Monday... Aug 19th.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Manhattan, MT
1.00″ hail
Aug 6, 2024
11:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County · 33,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media post included a photo of 1 inch hail measured near Cooper Park in Bozeman.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bozeman, MT
1.00″ hail
Aug 6, 2024
11:14 PM UTC
Hail report for Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County · 33,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Bozeman, MT
1.00″ hail
Jul 25, 2024
10:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County · 33,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Bozeman Hot Spring, MT
1.00″ hail
Jul 25, 2024
10:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County · 33,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reports a few 1 inch hail stones mixed in with primarily half to three quarter of an inch hailstones.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Bozeman, MT
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2024
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County · 33,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail and heavy rain reported in central Bozeman via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bozeman, MT
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2024
9:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County · 33,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Heavy rain with visibility estimated as low as half a mile. Dime to quarter sized hail is starting to accumulate on the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ESE Bozeman Hot Sprin, MT
1.75″ hail
Jul 28, 2023
10:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County · 33,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NWS Billings received a spotter report along our border west northwest of Wilsall. In addition to hail... spotter reports estimated 70 mph wind.
NWS Hail Report Location: 16 S Ringling, MT
1.75″ hail
Jul 28, 2023
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County · 33,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Follow-up on previously reported thunderstorm damage. Hail sizes ranged from dime size to golf ball size. Reported via Facebook. Time approximated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 ESE Maudlow, MT
1.75″ hail
Jul 28, 2023
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County · 33,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 18 ESE Maudlow. Several reports of hail from Facebook... Twitter... and Gallatin County Sheriff... ranging from dime size to golf ball size... between 427 pm and 438 pm... around the town of Sedan. Reports also mentioned that hail accumulated to around 2 inches... causing a driver on MT Highway 86 - Bridger Canyon Road - to have to pull off to the side of the road. Report from Facebook also estimated wind gusts of 70 mph... shown in included video.
NWS Hail Report Location: 18 ESE Maudlow, MT
1.75″ hail
Jul 28, 2023
10:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County · 33,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports of hail from Facebook... Twitter... and Gallatin County Sheriff... ranging from dime size to golf ball size. Reports also mentioned that hail accumulated to around 2 inches... causing a driver on MT Highway 86 - Bridger Canyon Road - to have to pull off to the side of the road. Report from Facebook also estimated wind gusts of 70 mph... shown in included video.
NWS Hail Report Location: 18 ESE Maudlow, MT
1.75″ hail
May 25, 2023
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County · 33,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VERY LITTLE RAIN WAS FALLING WITH THE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Bozeman Hot Sprin, MT
1.50″ hail
May 25, 2023
11:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County · 33,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO AND PHOTOS OF HAIL ALONG THE GALLATIN RIVER. HAIL LASTED SEVERAL MINUTES. MINOR DEFOLIATION OF VEGETATION NOTED IN VIDEO. TIME OF EVENT ESTIMATED FROM RADAR AND SUBJECT TO FINAL ENTRY IN STORM DATA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Bozeman Hot Spring, MT
1.00″ hail
Aug 4, 2020
1:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County · 33,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Bozeman Hot Spring, 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 Gallatin County

30 reports
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50 mph
Aug 29, 2026
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County · 33,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station FW1642 Belgrade.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Belgrade, MT
44 mph
Aug 26, 2026
11:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County · 33,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KBZN Bozeman Yellowstone Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: Belgrade, MT
53 mph
Aug 15, 2026
1:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County · 33,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KBZN Bozeman Yellowstone Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: Belgrade, MT
54 mph
Jul 28, 2026
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County · 33,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MTBZH Bozeman Pass (MT DOT).
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 E Bozeman, MT
63 mph
Jul 25, 2026
11:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County · 33,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KBZN Bozeman Yellowstone Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: Belgrade, MT
58 mph
Jul 25, 2026
10:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County · 33,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Belgrade, MT
55 mph
Jul 25, 2026
10:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County · 33,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KBZN Bozeman Yellowstone Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: Belgrade, MT
53 mph
Jul 25, 2026
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County · 33,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Belgrade, MT
59 mph
Nov 24, 2025
7:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County · 33,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KBZN Bozeman Yellowstone Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: Belgrade, MT
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2025
11:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County · 33,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reports 4 inch diameter tree limb broken with leaves and debris on roadway in the vicinity of East Baxter Lane and North 19th Avenue in Bozeman.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Bozeman, MT
59 mph
Jul 2, 2025
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County · 33,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MTBZH Bozeman Pass (MT DOT).
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 E Bozeman, MT
66 mph
Jul 1, 2025
11:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County · 33,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KBZN Bozeman Yellowstone Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: Belgrade, MT
60 mph
Jul 1, 2025
11:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County · 33,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KBZN Bozeman Yellowstone Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: Belgrade, MT
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2025
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County · 33,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 NW Bozeman. Trained spotter reports 4 inch diameter tree limb broken with leaves and debris on roadway in the vicinity of East Baxter Lane and North 19th Avenue in Bozeman. Time of event is estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Bozeman, MT
62 mph
Jul 1, 2025
11:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County · 33,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KBZN Bozeman Yellowstone Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: Belgrade, 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 Gallatin County

4 reports
F0 category
Jul 2, 1997
3:18 PM MST
Tornado report for Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County · 33,094 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: HAM SPOTTER REPORTED TORNADO ON THE GROUND. NO REPORTS OF DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 20 NW Bozeman, MT
F0 category
Jul 2, 1997
2:55 PM MST
Tornado report for Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County · 33,094 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PILOT REPORTED TORNADO ON THE GROUND. NO REPORTS OF DAMAGE
NWS Tornado Report Location: 20 NW Bozeman, MT
F0 category
May 17, 1994
11:15 AM MST
Tornado report for Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County · 33,094 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Nr Trident, MT
F1 category
Jun 15, 1960
10:35 AM CST
Tornado report for Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County · 33,094 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 · County

Gallatin County, MT area census snapshot

People & households
Population122,194
Households50,031
Housing units55,589
Income
Median household income$87,454
$100k+ households44.1%
$150k+ households18.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached33,094
Attached single-family5,267
Small multifamily8,901
Large multifamily5,255
Mobile homes3,019
Housing mix
Single-family share59.5%
Attached-home share9.5%
Multifamily share25.5%
Mobile-home share5.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied30,780
Renter-occupied19,251
Vacant units5,558
Home value & age
Median home value$604,900
Owner homes $300k+86.5%
Owner homes $500k+62.7%
Owner homes $750k+32.4%
Median year built1997
Older-home share30.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars48,874
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Gallatin County

59715 75
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59714 59
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59718 47
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59086 37
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59741 16
Gallatin River Ranch, MT Hail, wind & tornado reports
59758 13
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59730 11
Big Sky, MT Hail, wind & tornado reports
59752 6
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59716 2
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 97 hail, 138 wind, and 4 tornado reports in Gallatin County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 29, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Gallatin County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Gallatin County is 2.75″. It was reported near Belgrade, MT on June 30, 2010.

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

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

I am selling a home in Gallatin 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 Gallatin County address?

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