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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Lincoln County, MT

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Lincoln County, MT from June 26, 1964 through September 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
15
Wind Reports
41
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lincoln County, MT · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Lincoln County

15 reports
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0.50″ hail
Sep 6, 2026
11:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, MT
Lincoln County · 8,409 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Lots of small hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 Sse Libby, MT
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2021
1:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, MT
Lincoln County · 8,409 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FB REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Libby, MT
1.00″ hail
Jul 18, 2016
10:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, MT
Lincoln County · 8,409 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: Troy, MT
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2013
2:10 PM MST-7
Hail report for Lincoln County, MT
Lincoln County · 8,409 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A resident reported damage to window screens and 150 fruit trees by the combination of hail and strong wind. They reported that the estimated one inch hail had a disc-shaped appearance.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.92 NW Eureka Arpt, MT
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2013
2:10 PM MST-7
Hail report for Lincoln County, MT
Lincoln County · 8,409 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: On the afternoon of Wednesday July 17th 2013, a right-moving supercell thunderstorm produced up to one inch hail with estimated winds near 80 mph just north of the Eureka airport in Montana. According to homeowners in the area, the mostly marble-sized hail flew sideways due to the hurricane force wind damaging roof shingles, siding, windows, paint and vehicles, and shredding vegetation. Trees toppled over in a northeast direction implying that winds could have been from the southwest.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.17 SW Roosville, MT
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2013
2:10 PM MST-7
Hail report for Lincoln County, MT
Lincoln County · 8,409 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Local businesses north of Eureka reported damage to outside equipment due to the wind and hail estimated at one inch.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.64 S Roosville, MT
1.25″ hail
Jul 17, 2013
2:00 PM MST-7
Hail report for Lincoln County, MT
Lincoln County · 8,409 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: On the afternoon of Wednesday July 17th 2013, a right-moving supercell thunderstorm developed near Troy and tracked north and east across Rexford. A local business in Rexford reported structure and vehicle damage due to the estimated half-dollar hail. Several teenagers received bruises from the hail when they were on the shore of Lake Kookanusa. They estimated the thunderstorm wind gusts to 50 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Rexford, MT
1.75″ hail
Aug 5, 2009
7:40 PM MST-7
Hail report for Lincoln County, MT
Lincoln County · 8,409 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail caused significant damage to two vehicles and broke small tree limbs off nearby trees 2 miles southeast of Eureka.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.94 SE Eureka, MT
0.75″ hail
Jul 10, 2006
3:30 PM MST
Hail report for Lincoln County, MT
Lincoln County · 8,409 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Troy, MT
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2006
3:40 PM MST
Hail report for Lincoln County, MT
Lincoln County · 8,409 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Troy, MT
0.75″ hail
May 25, 1998
5:15 PM MST
Hail report for Lincoln County, MT
Lincoln County · 8,409 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Libby, MT
0.75″ hail
Sep 5, 1997
7:50 PM MST
Hail report for Lincoln County, MT
Lincoln County · 8,409 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Libby, MT
1.75″ hail
Aug 5, 1997
4:50 PM MST
Hail report for Lincoln County, MT
Lincoln County · 8,409 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 NE Trego, MT
1.00″ hail
Jun 23, 1983
10:00 PM CST
Hail report for Lincoln County, MT
Lincoln County · 8,409 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MT
3.00″ hail
Aug 11, 1968
1:30 PM CST
Hail report for Lincoln County, MT
Lincoln County · 8,409 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Lincoln County

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UNK mph
May 29, 2026
4:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, MT
Lincoln County · 8,409 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple downed trees reported along Highway 2 between MM 3 and 8.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Yakt, MT
UNK mph
May 29, 2026
4:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, MT
Lincoln County · 8,409 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple Cottonwood trees either split or fell over. Minor damage to carport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Troy, MT
UNK mph
May 16, 2023
6:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, MT
Lincoln County · 8,409 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A CAR HIT A FALLEN TREE THAT WAS BLOCKING THE WESTBOUND LANE OF US-2 NEAR MILE MARKER 6.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Yakt, MT
UNK mph
May 16, 2023
5:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, MT
Lincoln County · 8,409 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A LARGE TREE FELL ONTO US-2 NEAR MILE MARKER 5.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Yakt, MT
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2020
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, MT
Lincoln County · 8,409 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LINCOLN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE... INC. REPORTED NUMEROUS LOCATIONS IN THEIR SERVICE AREA WHERE TREES HAD FALLEN ONTO POWER LINES AND CAUSED OUTAGES. LOCATIONS INCLUDE TOWNS ALONG HIGHWAY 93 SOUTH OF EUREKA TO THE TOWN OF WHITEFISH (BUT NOT INCLUDING WHITEFISH). PICTURES SHOW LARGE PINES ON TOP OF A VEHICLE. NO INJURIES REPORTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Eureka, MT
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2017
3:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, MT
Lincoln County · 8,409 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES WERE REPORTED DOWN IN THE TROY AREA. ONE WAS BLOCKING KALISPELL STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: Troy, MT
58 mph
Aug 1, 2014
8:30 PM MST-7
Wind report for Lincoln County, MT
Lincoln County · 8,409 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported a tree down which blocked the south bound lane of highway 56 between mile marker 23 and 24 for a period of time.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 SSW Kootenai Falls, MT
58 mph
Aug 1, 2014
8:30 PM MST-7
Wind report for Lincoln County, MT
Lincoln County · 8,409 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The emergency manager from Lincoln County reported that numerous trees and power lines were down with roads blocked in the Libby area. The Zonolite RAWS located at 4,200 feet MSL reported a 51 mph wind gust at the 21:06 MST observation time.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Libby, MT
58 mph
Aug 1, 2014
8:00 PM MST-7
Wind report for Lincoln County, MT
Lincoln County · 8,409 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter estimated thunderstorm winds between 50 to 60 mph that caused tree damage and power outages in the area. The wind developed 10 to 12 minutes before brief heavy rain fell. They reported that the wind caused 4 big healthy fir and one yellow pine tree with a diameter of up to 2 feet to fall over. They also observed a few cottonwood trees with their tops blown off. A 200 person awning from a wedding was damaged while a part of the roof trim from the Bull Lake Fire Department blew off as a result of the wind. Timing is based on reports and post-radar analysis.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Troy, MT
58 mph
Aug 1, 2014
8:00 PM MST-7
Wind report for Lincoln County, MT
Lincoln County · 8,409 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Lincoln County Emergency Manager reported that thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees and power lines in the Troy area.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Troy, MT
58 mph
Jul 23, 2014
5:40 PM MST-7
Wind report for Lincoln County, MT
Lincoln County · 8,409 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The forest service located in Rexford reported that multiple trees had fallen down or snapped off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 SSW Rexford, MT
60 mph
Jul 23, 2014
5:35 PM MST-7
Wind report for Lincoln County, MT
Lincoln County · 8,409 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A spotter reported multiple power poles down, along with power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Troy, MT
81 mph
Jul 17, 2013
2:10 PM MST-7
Wind report for Lincoln County, MT
Lincoln County · 8,409 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Local businesses located north of Eureka reported damage to outside equipment due to the wind and hail. Several 4 inch trees broke in half laying down pointing east-northeast. Two fir trees with a base diameter of 16 inches were lost: one fell over while the other broke in half. The wind ripped tin siding off of the buildings.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.64 S Roosville, MT
81 mph
Jul 17, 2013
2:10 PM MST-7
Wind report for Lincoln County, MT
Lincoln County · 8,409 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: On the afternoon of Wednesday July 17th 2013, a right-moving supercell thunderstorm produced up to one inch hail with estimated winds near 80 mph just north of the Eureka airport in Montana. According to homeowners in the area, the mostly marble-sized hail flew sideways due to the hurricane force wind damaging roof shingles, siding, windows, paint and vehicles, and shredding vegetation. Trees toppled over in a northeast direction implying that winds could have been from the southwest.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.17 SW Roosville, MT
86 mph
Jul 17, 2013
2:10 PM MST-7
Wind report for Lincoln County, MT
Lincoln County · 8,409 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: As a right-moving supercell approached the Eureka airport, it unleashed severe downdraft winds as reported by the AWOS sensor from the southwest direction for at least 12 minutes. The observer at the airport reported that one airplane flipped over, steel siding was torn off from a hanger, a telephone booth blew over, and an awning structure blew off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.67 SSW Roosville, 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 Lincoln County

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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U.S. Census Data · County

Lincoln County, MT area census snapshot

People & households
Population20,656
Households8,858
Housing units10,991
Income
Median household income$47,018
$100k+ households30.9%
$150k+ households8.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,409
Attached single-family208
Small multifamily542
Large multifamily194
Mobile homes1,479
Housing mix
Single-family share76.5%
Attached-home share1.9%
Multifamily share6.7%
Mobile-home share13.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,999
Renter-occupied1,859
Vacant units2,133
Home value & age
Median home value$258,700
Owner homes $300k+41.7%
Owner homes $500k+17.3%
Owner homes $750k+7.5%
Median year built1982
Older-home share47.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,487
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 15 hail, 41 wind, and 0 tornado reports in Lincoln County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 6, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lincoln County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Lincoln County is 3.00″. It was reported near Rexford, MT on August 11, 1968.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County address?

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