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Chouteau County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026

Chouteau County, Montana has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 19 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 18 high-wind reports with gusts up to 85 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.

Map of Chouteau County, Montana showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Chouteau County, Montana. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Chouteau County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Chouteau County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

19
Events (12 mo)
0
Hail
18
Wind
1
Tornado
85
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the May 13, 2026 tornado event near 10 WNW Big Sandy, Chouteau County, Montana, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the May 13, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 10 WNW Big Sandy. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Chouteau County

Current NEXRAD radar over Chouteau County, Montana with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Chouteau County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 1 storm day · 4 SPC verified reports — wind to 80 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 3 storm days · 4 SPC verified reports — wind to 67 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

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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Storm log — the official record, day by day

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.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

10 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 85 mph, 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, May 13, 2026 storm activity in Chouteau County, Montana
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“[Landspout] DELAYED REPORT. High quality video of dust-wrapped circulation in contact with the ground ahead of destructive thunderstorm outflow containing significant (TFX)”

SPC verified report · 10 WNW Big Sandy

“Big Sandy NW Montana Mesonet measured a 85 mph wind gust. (TFX)”

SPC verified report · 10 WNW Big Sandy

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 67 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, May 12, 2026 storm activity in Chouteau County, Montana
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Chouteau County, MT?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 19 severe weather events in Chouteau County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Chouteau County recently?

No hail reports in the last 12 months, though other storm activity has been recorded in Chouteau County.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Chouteau County?

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.

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