Flathead County Storm Activity

Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026

Has it hailed in Flathead County, Montana recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 2 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 3 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 1 high-wind report with gusts up to 69 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Events (180d)

Hail

Wind

Tornado

Max hail

Max wind (mph)

August 2026

Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jul 16, 2026 hail event near 3 SSE Lupfer, Flathead County, Montana, with NWS warning polygons — NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jul 16, 2026 hail event (1") near 3 SSE Lupfer. 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 Flathead County

Current NEXRAD radar over Flathead County, Montana with recent storm report locations — Current radar over the Flathead 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.

August 2026 1 storm day · 1 SPC verified report — wind to 69 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.

Thursday, July 16, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

“Lots of quarters... lasted about 3 minutes. (MSO)”

SPC verified report · 3 SSE Lupfer

Hail 1" 3 SSE Lupfer SPC verified report

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

Hail 1" 2 N Evergreen SPC verified report

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 Flathead County, MT?

The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 3 severe weather events in Flathead County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Has there been hail in Flathead County recently?

Yes — 2 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 1" recorded.

How do I check whether a specific address was affected?

Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.

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