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Lewis and Clark County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 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 16 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 13 high-wind reports with gusts up to 73 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 Lewis and Clark County, Montana showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Lewis and Clark County, Montana. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Lewis and Clark County hail map

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.

16
Events (12 mo)
3
Hail
13
Wind
0
Tornado
1"
Max hail
73
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jul 22, 2026 wind event near 2 E Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jul 22, 2026 wind event (62 mph) near 2 E 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.

Last 30 days in Lewis and Clark County

Current NEXRAD radar over Lewis and Clark County, Montana with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Lewis and Clark 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 2 storm days · 8 SPC verified reports — hail to 1", wind to 73 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 1 storm day · 1 SPC verified report — wind to 58 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, July 22, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 62 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, July 22, 2026 storm activity in Lewis and Clark 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.

“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

Thursday, June 25, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 25, 2026 storm activity in Lewis and Clark 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.

“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

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, December 17, 2025 storm activity in Lewis and Clark 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.

“Traffic sign bent over with debris blowing down the street. (TFX)”

SPC verified report · 1 SE Helena

Saturday, September 13, 2025

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 59 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, September 13, 2025 storm activity in Lewis and Clark 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.

“AWOS station K1GM Golf. Thunderstorm wind gust of 51 mph. (TFX)”

SPC verified report · 14 SW Simms

“Spotter network report of a large tree down across a fence. Time of damage estimated using radar. (TFX)”

SPC verified report · 4 N Helena

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 Lewis and Clark County, MT?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 16 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?

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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