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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Powder River County, MT

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Powder River County, MT from June 24, 1957 through August 30, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 59301 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
363
Wind Reports
144
Tornado Reports
17
Max Hail Size
6.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Powder River County, MT · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 30, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Powder River County

30 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jul 8, 2026
8:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 NE Broadus, MT
1.75″ hail
Jun 27, 2026
10:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Biddle, MT
1.75″ hail
Jun 7, 2026
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Epsie, MT
1.75″ hail
Jun 7, 2026
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Olive, MT
1.25″ hail
Jun 7, 2026
9:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Olive, MT
1.25″ hail
Aug 5, 2025
8:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Accumulating hail and heavy rain.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 N Biddle, MT
1.00″ hail
Jul 23, 2025
9:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 NE Moorhead, MT
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2025
3:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Broadus, MT
1.50″ hail
Jul 21, 2025
3:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Broadus, MT
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2025
2:53 AM UTC
Hail report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Olive, MT
2.50″ hail
Jun 20, 2025
10:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Facebook Report.
NWS Hail Report Location: Powderville, MT
1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2025
11:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Olive, MT
1.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2025
11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Olive, MT
1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2025
11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 SW Coalwood, MT
2.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2025
1:31 AM UTC
Hail report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sky lights broken.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 ENE Olive, 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 Powder River County

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46 mph
Aug 30, 2026
8:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station FHFM8 Fort Howes.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Nne Otter, MT
49 mph
Aug 30, 2026
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MTM32 2.4 E Broadus (MT-MESO).
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Broadus, MT
46 mph
Aug 30, 2026
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MTCWD Coalwood Mt-59 Mp 55.9.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Coalwood, MT
65 mph
Aug 30, 2026
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MTHCD Home Creek Divide Us-212 Mp 81.5.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 Nnw Sonnette, MT
60 mph
Sep 11, 2025
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSW Biddle, MT
60 mph
Jul 21, 2025
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MTM32 2.4 E Broadus (MT-MESO).
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Broadus, MT
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2025
2:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree (cottonwood) fell over in backyard.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Olive, MT
60 mph
Jul 21, 2025
2:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Epsie, MT
58 mph
Jul 19, 2025
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MTBID 6.2 S Biddle (MT DOT).
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSW Biddle, MT
61 mph
Jul 10, 2025
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MTCWD Coalwood Mt-59 Mp 55.9.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Coalwood, MT
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2025
12:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple tree branches down... up to 3 inches in diameter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 N Biddle, MT
59 mph
Jul 5, 2025
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Sayle, MT
60 mph
Jun 29, 2025
3:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 E Moorhead, MT
58 mph
Jun 29, 2025
3:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station BSHM8 Bradshaw Creek.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Moorhead, MT
68 mph
Jun 18, 2025
5:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MTCWD Coalwood Mt-59 Mp 55.9.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Coalwood, 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 Powder River County

17 reports
EF0 category
May 18, 2014
4:50 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado in open field with no damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.58 NW Belle Creek Arpt, MT
EF0 category
Aug 3, 2013
6:15 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado was reported just west of Wolf Mountain and north of Post, Montana and Rough Creek. There was plenty of debris along with hail damage east of town along Highway 59. Hail accompanied the supercell thunderstorm and was reported to be golf ball to softball size.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.68 SE Epsie, MT
EF2 category
Jun 21, 2010
6:10 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Cache Creek Tornado was 100 yards wide and on the ground for approximately a half mile. The tornado lasted just over ten minutes. Damage consisted of a house roof and front porch blown off, broken windows, as well as the house being shifted off of its foundation. Winds were estimated at 111-135 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8.86 SW (4Bq)Broadus Arpt, MT
EF1 category
Jun 21, 2010
6:00 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Otter Tornado was on the ground for approximately one mile with a 200 yard wide path of damage. Numerous trees were snapped off and uprooted. The Otter Post Office and an adjacent home received partial roof damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.96 W Otter, MT
F0 category
Jun 7, 2005
4:08 PM MST
Tornado report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down in the vicinity of Buffalo Creek Ranch about 1/2 mile west and 1/2 mile north of the intersection of Olmstead Road and Bay Horse Road, which is five miles south of the state line in Campbell County, Wyoming, and about 25 miles north of Recluse, Wyoming. There was some minor damage to a shop and barn, as well as, several trees downed. A few fence posts were pulled out and a grain bin was set on a flatbed trailer. There were homes near the tree damage, but the homes were not damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 W Biddle, MT
F0 category
Jul 5, 2000
6:04 PM MST
Tornado report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS post storm ground survey confirmed an F0 (winds 42-72 mph) tornado 5 miles north of Epsie, or about 10 miles northwest of Broadus. The tornado was on the ground for 1 minute. The path of the tornado was 1/2 mile long and 50 yards wide. The tornado remained over open range and caused no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 15 NW Broadus, MT
F0 category
Jul 5, 2000
4:25 PM MST
Tornado report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS post storm ground survey confirmed an F0 (winds 42-72 mph) tornado. Tornado damaged some trees. This was the same tornado that touched down 5 miles north of Epsie at 1804 MST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 25 W Broadus, MT
F1 category
Jun 28, 1996
4:30 PM MST
Tornado report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Broadus, MT
F0 category
Jul 23, 1992
10:00 PM MST
Tornado report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MT
F1 category
May 24, 1990
6:33 PM MDT
Tornado report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MT
F0 category
May 30, 1985
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MT
F0 category
Jun 21, 1984
7:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MT
F1 category
Jun 13, 1984
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MT
F1 category
Jun 3, 1971
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MT
F2 category
Jul 25, 1966
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Powder River County, MT
Powder River County · 750 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 · County

Powder River County, MT area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,762
Households713
Housing units997
Income
Median household income$68,009
$100k+ households37.3%
$150k+ households14.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached750
Attached single-family7
Small multifamily22
Large multifamily5
Mobile homes213
Housing mix
Single-family share75.2%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share2.7%
Mobile-home share21.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied553
Renter-occupied160
Vacant units284
Home value & age
Median home value$149,400
Owner homes $300k+16.6%
Owner homes $500k+7.6%
Owner homes $750k+6.3%
Median year built1977
Older-home share55.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars680
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 363 hail, 144 wind, and 17 tornado reports in Powder River County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 30, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Powder River County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Powder River County is 6.00″. It was reported near Broadus, MT on June 3, 1971.

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

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

I am selling a home in Powder River 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 Powder River County address?

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