Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 14, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Blaine County, Montana? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 127 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 106 high-wind reports with gusts up to 85 mph, plus 21 hail reports with hail up to 0.88". 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.
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Blaine County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
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2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 908 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles southwest of Fort Belknap, or 21 miles southeast of Chinook, moving northeast at 30 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. Locations impacted include... Harlem and Fort Belknap.”
“At 902 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northeast of Hays, or 11 miles north of Zortman, moving northeast at 35 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... Lodge Pole.”
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 55 mph
“Strong northerly winds associated with showers and thunderstorms north of the Canadian border will impact the US highway 2 corridor through the evening and early overnight hours. Wind gusts will mostly remain in the 45 to 55 mph range, but a few isolated gusts over 55 mph can't be ruled out, especially over and near the Sweetgrass Hills.”
“At 852 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles west of Hays, or 19 miles west of Zortman, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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... Hays and Lodge Pole.”
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 814 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles south of Fort Belknap, or 26 miles southeast of Chinook, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 538 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms capable of producing a landspout along a line extending from 19 miles north of Chinook to 18 miles northeast of Havre. Movement was southeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Landspouts, wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, and nickel size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”
“At 512 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 31 miles northwest of Chinook, moving southeast at 45 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.”
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 115 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles north of Hays, or 16 miles north of Zortman, moving east at 20 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... Hays and Lodge Pole.”
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“WHAT...Westerly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Fergus County below 4500ft, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, and Western and Central Chouteau County. WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages.”
“WHAT...Westerly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Fergus County below 4500ft, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, and Western and Central Chouteau County. WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause isolated power outages.”
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“WHAT...Westerly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Fergus County below 4500ft, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, and Western and Central Chouteau County. WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to midnight MDT Thursday Night.”
“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Fergus County below 4500ft, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, and Western and Central Chouteau County. WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to midnight MDT Thursday Night. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages.”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“WHAT...Westerly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Fergus County below 4500ft, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, and Western and Central Chouteau County. WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to midnight MDT Thursday Night.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Fergus County below 4500ft, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, and Western and Central Chouteau County. WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday evening.”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Fergus County below 4500ft, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, and Western and Central Chouteau County. WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday evening.”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwesterly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Northern Blaine County. WHEN...Until 6 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.”
5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...Northwesterly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, Western and Central Chouteau County, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, and Fergus County below 4500ft. WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Thursday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages.”
“WHAT...Northwesterly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, Western and Central Chouteau County, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, and Fergus County below 4500ft. WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Thursday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages.”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...Northwesterly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, Western and Central Chouteau County, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, and Fergus County below 4500ft. WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon.”
“WHAT...Northwesterly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, Western and Central Chouteau County, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, and Fergus County below 4500ft. WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon.”
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 526 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles west of Hays, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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... Hays and Lodge Pole.”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Hill County and Northern Blaine County. WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening. IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could significantly reduce visibility at times.”
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Hill County and Northern Blaine County. WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM MDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could significantly reduce visibility at times.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Hill County and Northern Blaine County. WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM MDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could significantly reduce visibility at times.”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Hill County and Northern Blaine County. WHEN...From Wednesday morning 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.”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Hill County, Northern Blaine County, Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft, Missouri Headwaters, and Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains. WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause isolated power outages.”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, Western and Central Chouteau County, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Snowy and Judith Mountains. WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages.”
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...Westerly winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, Western and Central Chouteau County, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Snowy and Judith Mountains. WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Tuesday.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, Western and Central Chouteau County, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Snowy and Judith Mountains. WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Tuesday.”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, Western and Central Chouteau County, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Snowy and Judith Mountains. WHEN...From 3 PM Monday to 6 PM MDT Tuesday.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, Western and Central Chouteau County, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Snowy and Judith Mountains. WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon.”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 80 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 80 mph. WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Fergus County below 4500ft, Hill County, and Northern Blaine County. WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 75 mph expected. WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Fergus County below 4500ft, Hill County, and Northern Blaine County. WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible.”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Fergus County below 4500ft, Hill County, and Northern Blaine County. WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM MDT Thursday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Fergus County below 4500ft, Hill County, and Northern Blaine County. WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM MDT Thursday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“WHAT...Westerly winds 30 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 70 mph possible. WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Fergus County below 4500ft, Hill County, and Northern Blaine County. WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM MDT Thursday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Fergus County below 4500ft, Hill County, and Northern Blaine County. WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible.”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Fergus County below 4500ft, Hill County, and Northern Blaine County. WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible.”
“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Fergus County below 4500ft, Hill County, and Northern Blaine County. WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible.”
7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 75 mph
“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. WHERE...Hill County, Northern Blaine County, and Western and Central Chouteau County. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT tonight. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 4 PM MDT this afternoon.”
“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. WHERE...Hill County, Northern Blaine County, and Western and Central Chouteau County. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT tonight. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 4 PM MDT this afternoon.”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 75 mph
“WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana. WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to midnight MDT Sunday 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 70 mph expected. A few isolated higher gusts will be possible. WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana. WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to midnight MDT Sunday Night. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 75 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana. WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to midnight MDT Sunday Night. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult to dangerous, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could significantly reduce visibility at times.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana. WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday evening. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines.”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana. WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be very difficult to dangerous, especially for high profile vehicles.”
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 70 mph. WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana. WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Friday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could significantly reduce visibility at times.”
“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 70 mph. WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana. WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Friday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could significantly reduce visibility at times.”
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Northern Blaine County, Western and Central Chouteau County, and Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine. WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 AM MST Friday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages.”
“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana. WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 AM MST Friday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Northern Blaine County, Western and Central Chouteau County, and Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine. WHEN...From midnight Wednesday Night to 11 AM MST Friday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages.”
“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Northern Blaine County, and Western and Central Chouteau County. WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday morning. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Northern Blaine County. WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday morning. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Blaine County, and the Bears Paw Mountains. WHEN...From this evening through late tonight. IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains and all of Blaine County. WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night. IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could limit visibility.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains and all of Blaine County. WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night. IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Fergus County below 4500ft, Hill County, and Northern Blaine County. WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Friday. IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could significantly reduce visibility at times.”
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton Counties, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, Western and Central Chouteau County, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Cascade County below 5000ft, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, and Fergus County below 4500ft.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton Counties, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, Western and Central Chouteau County, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Cascade County below 5000ft, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, and Fergus County below 4500ft.”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...Westerly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Northern Blaine County. WHEN...From 8 AM to 9 PM MST Monday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton Counties, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, Western and Central Chouteau County, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Cascade County below 5000ft, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, and Fergus County below 4500ft.”
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“A Pacific cold front was moving east early this morning, with a band of moderate to at times heavy snow accompany the front. While snowfall accumulations are likely to remain below one inch through sunrise this morning a period of reduced visibility, with visibilities falling to as low as one mile, is likely to occur.”
“A Pacific cold front was moving east early this morning, with a band of moderate to at times heavy snow accompany the front. While snowfall accumulations are likely to remain below one inch through sunrise this morning a period of reduced visibility, with visibilities falling to as low as one mile, is likely to occur.”
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 85 mph
“WHAT...West to northwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 85 mph. WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Fergus County below 4500ft, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, and Northern Blaine County. WHEN...Until 3 AM MST Thursday. IMPACTS...High winds will move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Power outages are expected.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph, primarily across Blaine and Fergus counties. WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Fergus County below 4500ft, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, and Northern Blaine County. WHEN...Until 3 AM MST Thursday. IMPACTS...High winds will move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages.”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 80 mph
“WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 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 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. Isolated wind gusts in excess of 85 mph are possible. WHERE...The Plains and Island Ranges of North Central Montana. WHEN...From 3 AM Wednesday to midnight MST Wednesday Night. IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult to impossible, especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.”
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 80 mph
“WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected.”
“WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected.”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Northern Blaine County. WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. WHERE...Bears Paw, Highwood, Little Belt, and Snowy Mountains, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, Western and Central Chouteau County, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, Fergus County below 4500ft, Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, and Meagher County Valleys. WHEN...Until 3 PM MST this afternoon.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. WHERE...Bears Paw, Highwood, Little Belt, and Snowy Mountains, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, Western and Central Chouteau County, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, Fergus County below 4500ft, Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, and Meagher County Valleys. WHEN...Until 3 PM MST this afternoon.”
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...Westerly winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Bears Paw, Highwood, Little Belt, and Snowy Mountains, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, Western and Central Chouteau County, Fergus County below 4500ft, Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, and Meagher County Valleys. WHEN...Until 3 PM MST Tuesday.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Bears Paw, Highwood, Little Belt, and Snowy Mountains, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, Western and Central Chouteau County, Fergus County below 4500ft, Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, and Meagher County Valleys. WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 PM MST Tuesday.”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 70 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana. WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday morning. IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 70 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana. WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday morning. IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Northern Blaine County. WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM MST Saturday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Northern Blaine County. WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Saturday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Northern Blaine County. WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Friday night. IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Northern Blaine County. WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Friday night. IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties, Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, and Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine. WHEN...From this evening through Thursday afternoon. IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties, Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, and Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine. WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, and Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine. WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages.”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Bears Paw, Highwood, Little Belt, and Snowy Mountains, Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton Counties, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, Western and Central Chouteau County, Cascade County below 5000ft, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, and Fergus County below 4500ft. WHEN...From noon MDT today to 5 PM MST Sunday.”
“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana. WHEN...From noon MDT today to 5 PM MST Sunday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana. WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana. WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 127 severe weather events in Blaine County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Yes — 21 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.