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Fergus County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 14, 2026

Has it hailed in Fergus County, Montana recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 9 hail reports with hail up to 3", among 30 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 21 high-wind reports with gusts up to 86 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 Fergus County, Montana showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Fergus County, Montana. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Fergus County hail map

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

30
Events (12 mo)
9
Hail
21
Wind
0
Tornado
3"
Max hail
86
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jul 13, 2026 wind event near 12 SSE Forestgrove, Fergus County, Montana, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jul 13, 2026 wind event (86 mph) near 12 SSE Forestgrove. 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 Fergus County

Current NEXRAD radar over Fergus County, Montana with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Fergus 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 3 storm days · 8 SPC verified reports — hail to 3", wind to 61 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 1 storm day · 1 SPC verified report — 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.

Friday, July 24, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 61 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 24, 2026 storm activity in Fergus 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.

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 59 mph

“Delayed report due to data ingestion errors. (TFX)”

SPC verified report · 2 SW Lewistown

Monday, July 13, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 86 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, July 13, 2026 storm activity in Fergus 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.

“N Bar Ranch AWOS reported an 86 mph gust. Sustained winds of 45 mph at time of report. (TFX)”

SPC verified report · 12 SSE Forestgrove

“Ambient Weather Station just west of Grass Range reported a 67 mph wind gust. (TFX)”

SPC verified report · 2 NW Grass Range

Saturday, July 11, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 77 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 11, 2026 storm activity in Fergus 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.

“Mesonet station MTBCH Beacon Hill Us-87 Mp 35.0. Timing estimated by radar. (TFX)”

SPC verified report · 9 SSE Grass Range

“Thunderstorm wind gusts uprooted a 25 to 30 ft spruce tree with an 8 inch diameter base. (TFX)”

SPC verified report · 3 S Lewistown

Saturday, July 4, 2026

6 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.5", wind gusts up to 68 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 4, 2026 storm activity in Fergus 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.

“Delayed report. Social media report of hail at least ping pong ball sized... perhaps golf ball sized. (TFX)”

SPC verified report · 12 NNW Winifred

“MT DOT sensor East of Denton peak gust in the 15 minutes prior to the report time. (TFX)”

SPC verified report · 5 ESE Denton

Friday, July 3, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

“Delayed report. Social media report of hail which looks to be quarter to half dollar sized southwest of Grass Range. Time estimated from radar. (TFX)”

SPC verified report · 8 SE Forestgrove

Monday, June 15, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 71 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 15, 2026 storm activity in Fergus 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.

“Mesonet station MTBCH Beacon Hill Us-87 Mp 35.0. (TFX)”

SPC verified report · 9 SSE Grass Range

Thursday, May 28, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 70 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, May 28, 2026 storm activity in Fergus 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.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 77 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, May 13, 2026 storm activity in Fergus 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.

“Mesonet station Beacon Hill US 87 MP 35 (MT DOT). (TFX)”

SPC verified report · 9 SSE Grass Range

Saturday, April 11, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 58 mph

Thursday, February 26, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 58 mph

Friday, December 26, 2025

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 59 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, December 26, 2025 storm activity in Fergus 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.

“Montana mesonet station Coffee Creek N. No lightning in the area at the time but still convective in nature. (TFX)”

SPC verified report · 4 NW Coffee Creek

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 Fergus County, MT?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 30 severe weather events in Fergus 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 Fergus County recently?

Yes — 9 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 3" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Fergus 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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