Beaverhead County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Beaverhead County, Montana recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 24 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 70 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 46 high-wind reports with gusts up to 95 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Beaverhead County
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Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 61 mph
“Mesonet station BRRM8 Brenner RAWS. Time is estimated based on radar. (TFX)”
- Wind 61 mph 10 WSW Grant SPC verified report
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 337 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 18 miles northwest of Lima to near Gilmore. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Clark Canyon, Dell, and Grant.”
- Wind 50 mph Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 25, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 78 mph
- Wind 78 mph 6 SSW Dillon SPC verified report
Friday, July 24, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 75 mph
“Thunderstorm wind gust of 75 mph. Mesonet station RRDM8 Red Rock RAWS. Time of event is estimated. (TFX)”
- Wind 75 mph 6 NNW Lakeview SPC verified report
Saturday, July 18, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 549 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 14 miles south of Divide to 11 miles south of Virginia City. Movement was northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 224 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles east of Divide to 15 miles north of Dillon. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Wind 50 mph Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 16, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.75"
“Delayed report. Social media report with photo showing at least golf ball sized hail. Time estimated. (TFX)”
“At 200 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Divide, or 23 miles southwest of Butte, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Dewey and Wise River.”
- Hail 1.75" 3 SW Wise River SPC verified report
- Hail 0.88" Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 646 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles southwest of Dillon, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half-inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 700 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 10 miles northwest of Wisdom, or 39 miles southwest of Anaconda, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 612 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 11 miles northwest of Wisdom, or 37 miles southwest of Anaconda, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Wise River.”
- Hail 0.75" Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 754 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19 miles west of Dillon, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Dillon, Bannack, Bannack State Park, and Glen.”
- Hail 0.5" Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 5, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 340 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorms along a line extending from 16 miles east of Wisdom to 22 miles east of Jackson to 18 miles west of Dillon. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 251 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of thunderstorms 11 miles south of Jackson, or 19 miles east of Salmon, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Dillon, Jackson, Beaverhead Rock State Park, Polaris, Bannack, Bannack State Park, and Grant.”
- Wind 55 mph Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 58 mph
- Wind 58 mph 5 ENE Dillon SPC verified report
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1141 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 16 miles south of Divide, or 21 miles north of Dillon, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 119 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 8 miles south of Dillon, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1056 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Gibbonsville, or 27 miles north of Salmon, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Hail 0.75" Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“Scattered showers will move through Southwest MT late this afternoon and through the early evening hours. Additionally, expect wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph at times over Southwest MT. These gusty winds will make travel difficult for semi's or campers. If possible, delay travel until later tonight when wind speeds diminish a bit.”
- Wind 55 mph Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, May 29, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“Decaying showers and thunderstorms moving off of the mountains will be capable of producing gusty and erratic wind gusts of between 45 to 55 mph through the early afternoon hours.”
- Wind 55 mph Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 720 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles northwest of Dillon to 13 miles southeast of Jackson. Movement was northwest at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Wisdom, Jackson, and Polaris.”
- Wind 55 mph Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 71 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Southwestern Montana along and south of Interstate 90, Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, and Canyon Ferry Area. WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“At 331 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking multiple areas of thunderstorm across southwest Montana, moving northeast at 45 mph. Many of these storms are producing wind gusts in excess of 55 mph with locally higher gusts. This is in addition to overall very windy conditions and a high wind warning continues through 9 PM this evening.”
- Wind 71 mph 5 ENE Dillon SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph 4 NE Lima SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph 8 NE Bannack SPC verified report
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Southwestern Montana along and south of Interstate 90, and Canyon Ferry Area. WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 743 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 7 miles north of Silver Bow to 15 miles northeast of Wisdom to 15 miles west of North Fork. Movement was east southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, rain changing to snow at and above pass level. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
“At 643 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking showers with localized strong, gusty winds along a line extending from 21 miles southwest of Philipsburg to 19 miles southwest of North Fork. Movement was east southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs, blow around unsecured objects, and cause difficult driving conditions.”
- Wind 55 mph Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...Southwest to west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft and Northwest Beaverhead County. WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 65 mph Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 6, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...Southwest to west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft and Northwest Beaverhead County. WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Southwest to west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft and Northwest Beaverhead County. WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 65 mph Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, April 5, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...Southwest to west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft and Northwest Beaverhead County. WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Southwest west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft and Northwest Beaverhead County. WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 65 mph Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 21, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“Gusty west to northwesterly winds will continue over southwest Montana this afternoon with wind gusts generally in the 35 to 55 mph range. Wind speed and direction may vary considerably across short distances. Be prepared for minor travel impacts, including localized reduced visibility from blowing dust and high cross winds.”
“A period of gusty westerly winds will move through southwest Montana this afternoon with wind gusts generally in the 35 to 55 mph range. Wind speeds may vary considerably across short distances. Be prepared for minor travel impacts, including cross winds, particularly for those operating high profile or light weight vehicles along north to south oriented roadways.”
- Wind 55 mph Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Southwestern Montana along and south of Interstate 90, Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, and Canyon Ferry Area. WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM MDT this evening. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages.”
- Wind 60 mph Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Southwestern Montana along and south of Interstate 90, Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, and Canyon Ferry Area. WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Saturday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages.”
- Wind 60 mph Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 85 mph
“WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches, with the highest peaks seeing up to 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 to 85 mph on Thursday. WHERE...Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass and Northwest Beaverhead County. WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday. IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and tire chains may be required for some vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph, with gusts of between 70 and 90 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana. WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be very difficult to dangerous, especially for high profile or light weight vehicles.”
- Wind 85 mph Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 95 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 55 mph, with gusts up to 70 mph possible. Higher winds gusts up to 95 mph possible along the Rocky Mountain Front WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana. WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible.”
“WHAT...Southwesterly winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected over southwest Montana and up to 85 mph over the plains. WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana. WHEN...From midnight Wednesday Night to 6 PM MDT Thursday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible.”
- Wind 95 mph Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 75 mph Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 9, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 70 mph possible. Higher gusts around 90 mph possible along the Rocky Mountain Front. WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana. WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 70 mph possible. Higher gusts around 90 mph possible along the Rocky Mountain Front. WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana. WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible.”
- Wind 70 mph Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 75 mph
“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. Isolated gusts in excess of 85 mph will be possible in wind prone areas. WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Montana. WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight. IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected.”
- Wind 75 mph Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 90 mph
“WHAT...West winds 45 to 65 mph, with gusts up to 90 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana. WHEN...From 3 AM Wednesday to midnight MST Wednesday Night. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.”
“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. Isolated gusts in excess of 85 mph will be possible in wind prone areas. WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Montana. WHEN...From 3 AM Wednesday to midnight MST Wednesday Night. IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.”
- Wind 90 mph Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 75 mph Beaverhead County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Beaverhead County, MT?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 70 severe weather events in Beaverhead County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Beaverhead County recently?
Yes — 24 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" recorded.
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