Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026
Has it hailed in Lewis and Clark County, Montana recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 3 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 14 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 11 high-wind reports with gusts up to 73 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 6, 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 Lewis and Clark County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
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NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Sep 2, 2026 wind event (73 mph) near Helena. 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.
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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.
Sunday, September 6, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
“Public reported quarter-sized hail in Wolf Creek. (TFX)”
SPC verified report · Wolf Creek
Hail1"Wolf CreekSPC verified report
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
7 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 73 mph
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 TR276 L-C Portable No. 1. (TFX)”
SPC verified report · 13 SW Augusta
“Mesonet station MTSBN Sieben Flats - MDT. (TFX)”
SPC verified report · 8 SSW Wolf Creek
Wind73 mphHelenaSPC verified report
Wind73 mph11 W HelenaSPC verified report
Wind71 mph13 SW AugustaSPC verified report
Wind67 mph8 SSW Wolf CreekSPC verified report
Wind63 mph5 NE CraigSPC verified report
Wind62 mph14 SW SimmsSPC verified report
Wind59 mph3 ENE Wolf CreekSPC verified report
Saturday, August 29, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 58 mph
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 MTSBN Sieben Flats - MDT. (TFX)”
SPC verified report · 8 SSW Wolf Creek
Wind58 mph8 SSW Wolf CreekSPC verified report
Thursday, July 23, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 62 mph
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
“Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 2 E Helena. ASOS station KHLN Helena Airport. (TFX)”
SPC verified report · 2 E Helena
“Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 13 S Marysville. Mesonet station MTMDP MacDonald Pass (MT DOT). (TFX)”
SPC verified report · 13 S Marysville
Wind62 mph2 E HelenaSPC verified report
Wind61 mph13 S MarysvilleSPC verified report
Thursday, June 25, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
“A member of the public shared a photo of quarter-sized hail on social media. (TFX)”
SPC verified report · East Helena
“Mostly nickel sized hail with a few quarter sized mixed in. (TFX)”
SPC verified report · 6 NNW Helena
Hail1"East HelenaSPC verified report
Hail1"6 NNW HelenaSPC verified report
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
“Traffic sign bent over with debris blowing down the street. (TFX)”
SPC verified report · 1 SE Helena
WindUnknown1 SE HelenaSPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
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 Lewis and Clark County, MT?
The most recent recorded event was on Sep 6, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 14 severe weather events in Lewis and Clark 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 Lewis and Clark County recently?
Yes — 3 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" 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 Lewis and Clark County?
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