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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Richland County, MT

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Richland County, MT from July 11, 1956 through July 3, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 59255 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
218
Wind Reports
221
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Richland County, MT · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 3, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Richland County

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jun 28, 2026
12:22 AM UTC
Hail report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 20 S Brockton, MT
2.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2026
11:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 12 SSE Sprole.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 SSE Sprole, MT
1.25″ hail
Jun 7, 2026
3:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: With heavy rain and power outage.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Culbertson, MT
1.00″ hail
Aug 8, 2025
1:48 AM UTC
Hail report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lambert, MT
1.25″ hail
May 17, 2024
8:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mainly quarter size hail with some up to the size of half dollars. Winds gusts no more than 40 mph. Precipitation measured 0.20 inch.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 WNW Wooley, MT
1.00″ hail
Jul 31, 2023
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Also... neighbors horse trailer was blown over.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 NNW Enid, MT
1.75″ hail
Jul 8, 2021
11:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL REPORT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Fairview, MT
1.50″ hail
Jul 8, 2021
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG BALL SIZED HAIL REPORT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fairview, MT
1.75″ hail
Jul 8, 2021
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL REPORT ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Fairview, MT
1.50″ hail
Jul 8, 2021
11:14 PM UTC
Hail report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO PING-PONG BALL SIZED HAIL REPORT ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fairview, MT
1.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2021
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LOCATION AND TIME ESTIMATED. HAIL RANGED FROM THE SIZE OF PEAS TO GOLF BALLS. LARGEST HAIL OCCURRED ROUGHLY 6:30PM... BUT HAIL WAS ON AND OFF FROM 5:20PM TO 8PM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ESE Savage, MT
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2021
3:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VINYL SIDING ON SEVERAL HOMES TOOK A HIT FROM STRONG WINDS (MEASURED NEARBY AT 71 MPH) AND HAIL THAT WAS AT LEAST ONE INCH IN DIAMETER AND MAYBE GREATER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lambert, MT
1.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2021
12:16 AM UTC
Hail report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 ENE Savage, MT
2.00″ hail
Jun 10, 2021
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 2 INCH HAIL ALONG LOST HIGHWAY IN SIDNEY. REPORT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSE Sidney, MT
1.50″ hail
Jun 10, 2021
10:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM SIDNEY. CONTINUED PEA SIZE HAIL... WITH BRIEFLY UP TO PING PONG BALL SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sidney, 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 Richland County

30 reports
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68 mph
Jul 3, 2026
6:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MTSOO 16.0 SW Bainville (MT DOT) Sioux Pass MT-16 MP 21... MT (MT DOT - GGW) Elev: 2480.0 ft; Lat/Lon: 47.91973/-104.32619.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 WSW Nohly, MT
76 mph
Jul 3, 2026
5:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MTLBT Lambert Mt-200 Mp 45.0.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Enid, MT
72 mph
Jun 28, 2026
1:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet observation thunderstorm wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Enid, MT
72 mph
Jun 28, 2026
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 2 E Enid. Mesonet observation thunderstorm wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Enid, MT
58 mph
Jun 2, 2026
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MTSOO 16.0 SW Bainville (MT DOT).
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 WSW Nohly, MT
UNK mph
May 26, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind and lightning damaged trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 SSE Sprole, MT
63 mph
May 26, 2026
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MTLBT Lambert Mt-200 Mp 45.0.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Enid, MT
59 mph
Apr 23, 2026
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MTSVG Savage Mt-16 Mp 29.5.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Savage, MT
59 mph
Apr 23, 2026
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station FW2498 Badger Creek.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 SSE Sprole, MT
61 mph
Apr 23, 2026
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Montana Mesonet station CRBM8 (Crane W).
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Crane, MT
60 mph
Apr 23, 2026
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station FW8536 Savage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Midway, MT
58 mph
Apr 23, 2026
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MTLBT Lambert Mt-200 Mp 45.0.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Enid, MT
64 mph
Aug 8, 2025
1:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station DW8633 Lambert.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Lambert, MT
58 mph
Aug 8, 2025
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DW8633 Lambert... MT (APRSWXNET/CWOP).
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Lambert, MT
80 mph
Aug 8, 2025
1:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Additional information to previous tstm wnd gst report from Lambert. Accompanied by heavy rain. Windows were lost on some homes with the storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lambert, 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 Richland County

13 reports
EF1 category
Jun 30, 2015
3:59 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The National Weather Service in Glasgow, along with Richland County Disaster and Emergency Services conducted a damage survey of a property. The mobile home and its associated storage building (also a mobile home) were thrown from its foundation. The primary home lost its metal frame and was thrown onto a storage shed to the southwest, about 60 feet to the southwest. The two mobile homes, which did not appear to have been strapped down, were overturned and one had the entire frame bent and twisted. While there were tree branches broken in the region, the most significant damage was on this property site, due to the rural nature of the area. Power poles on the property were not damaged, although the lines were snapped. ||One 79 year old gentleman was in the home with his dog also on the property. The gentleman was in the mobile home and suffered injuries requiring transport to a local and then regional hospital. The dog was found trapped under rubble but was ok. ||Based off of the damage that was observed, the winds were estimated at 100 mph. The tornado continued through rural area to the south-southeast where it went into North Dakota about 5 miles south-southeast of the property site with the damage. No reported damage has been noted in North Dakota and the tornado dissipated south-southwest of Trotters.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9.78 SE Crane, MT
EF0 category
Jul 29, 2011
6:28 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Richland County dispatch received 4 public calls reporting the tornado near Lambert. The majority of the damage in the Lambert to Savage area was straight line wind damage, not tornadic. The tornado caused little damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Enid, MT
F0 category
Jul 5, 2001
8:21 PM MST
Tornado report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chaser reported a brief tornado touchdown in a field. No damage occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NW Sidney, MT
F0 category
Jun 22, 1995
3:30 PM MST
Tornado report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Four large cottonwood trees were uprooted and a large grain auger was knocked over.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Savage, MT
F0 category
Jun 25, 1991
4:00 PM MST
Tornado report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MT
F0 category
Jun 27, 1990
8:00 PM MDT
Tornado report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MT
F0 category
Aug 23, 1989
8:01 PM MST
Tornado report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MT
F0 category
Aug 23, 1989
8:00 PM MST
Tornado report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MT
F0 category
Aug 23, 1989
5:00 PM MST
Tornado report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MT
F2 category
Jun 25, 1975
9:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MT
F2 category
Jun 11, 1972
2:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MT
UNK category
Jul 22, 1962
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MT
UNK category
Jun 22, 1962
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Richland County, MT
Richland County · 3,505 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

Richland County, MT area census snapshot

People & households
Population11,329
Households4,500
Housing units5,590
Income
Median household income$69,578
$100k+ households39.3%
$150k+ households15.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,505
Attached single-family55
Small multifamily638
Large multifamily409
Mobile homes981
Housing mix
Single-family share62.7%
Attached-home share1.0%
Multifamily share18.7%
Mobile-home share17.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,141
Renter-occupied1,359
Vacant units1,090
Home value & age
Median home value$259,000
Owner homes $300k+41.7%
Owner homes $500k+9.7%
Owner homes $750k+1.2%
Median year built1981
Older-home share48.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,256
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Richland County

59255 155
Poplar, MT Hail, wind & tornado reports
59270 144
Sidney, MT Hail, wind & tornado reports
59213 79
Brockton, MT Hail, wind & tornado reports
59221 71
Fairview, MT Hail, wind & tornado reports
59259 71
Richey, MT Hail, wind & tornado reports
59262 71
Savage, MT Hail, wind & tornado reports
59218 66
Culbertson, MT Hail, wind & tornado reports
59243 46
Fox Lake, MT Hail, wind & tornado reports
59217 8
Crane, MT Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 218 hail, 221 wind, and 13 tornado reports in Richland County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 3, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Richland County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Richland County is 2.50″. It was reported near Sidney, MT on July 16, 2005.

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

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

I am selling a home in Richland 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 Richland County address?

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