Prairie County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 14, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Prairie County, Montana? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 52 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 35 high-wind reports with gusts up to 80 mph, plus 17 hail reports with hail up to 0.88". 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.
Prairie County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Prairie County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Prairie County
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.
See the specifics — free →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 29, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1233 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near West Glendive to 11 miles south of Carlyle. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and small hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1056 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 19 miles east of Hillside to 27 miles southeast of Miles City. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and small hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 12, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106. For the High Wind Warning, south winds 25 to 35 with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Dawson, Eastern Roosevelt, Prairie, Richland, Sheridan, and Wibaux Counties. WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 6 AM MDT Monday. For the High Wind Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 4 AM MDT Monday.”
“WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106. For the High Wind Warning, south winds 25 to 35 with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Dawson, Eastern Roosevelt, Prairie, Richland, Sheridan, and Wibaux Counties. WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 6 AM MDT Monday. For the High Wind Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 4 AM MDT Monday.”
- Wind 60 mph Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 504 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles southeast of Hell Creek Rec Area, or 18 miles northeast of Jordan, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 2, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1037 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 13 miles east of Rock Creek Rec Area to near Fallon. Movement was northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 942 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northwest of Cohagen to 17 miles southeast of Hillside. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”
- Hail 0.25" Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 27, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 207 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Brockway, or 11 miles southwest of Circle, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Circle, Brockway, Weldon, and Watkins.”
“At 115 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 23 miles southeast of Hillside, or 24 miles north of Miles City, moving north at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 600 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fallon, or 11 miles northeast of Terry, moving southeast at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 829 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of Rock Creek Rec Area to near Sand Springs. Movement was southeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 311 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Jordan, moving southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Jordan, Cohagen, and Van Norman.”
- Hail 0.5" Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 410 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Brockway, or 17 miles southwest of Circle, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Brockway and Watkins.”
- Wind 55 mph Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 344 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles northeast of Fallon to 29 miles southeast of Terry. Movement was northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 30, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 855 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles west of West Glendive, or 11 miles west of Glendive, moving north at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 635 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles south of Terry, moving north at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Prairie and Wibaux Counties. WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Prairie and Wibaux Counties. WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. WHERE...Daniels, Dawson, Roosevelt, McCone, Prairie, Richland, Sheridan, Roosevelt, and Wibaux Counties. WHEN...Until midnight MDT Thursday Night. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Daniels, Dawson, Eastern Roosevelt, McCone, Prairie, Richland, Sheridan, Western Roosevelt, and Wibaux Counties. WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to midnight MDT Thursday Night. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible.”
- Wind 70 mph Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Daniels, Dawson, Eastern Roosevelt, McCone, Prairie, Richland, Sheridan, Western Roosevelt, and Wibaux Counties. WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to midnight MDT Thursday Night. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible.”
“WHAT...Southeast winds possibly gusting to 60 mph then West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Daniels, Dawson, Eastern Roosevelt, McCone, Prairie, Richland, Sheridan, Western Roosevelt, and Wibaux Counties. WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible.”
- Wind 65 mph Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 11, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...A portion of northeast Montana. WHEN...Thursday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...A portion of northeast Montana. WHEN...Thursday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 23, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Daniels, Dawson, Roosevelt, McCone, Prairie, Richland, Sheridan, and Wibaux Counties. WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Daniels, Dawson, Roosevelt, McCone, Prairie, Richland, Sheridan, and Wibaux Counties. WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Daniels, Dawson, Roosevelt, McCone, Prairie, Richland, Sheridan, and Wibaux Counties. WHEN...From 6 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“At 351 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southeast of Edwards to 20 miles southeast of Hillside. Movement was north at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 60 mph Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Daniels, Dawson, Roosevelt, McCone, Prairie, Richland, Sheridan and Wibaux Counties. WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 80 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. WHERE...A portion of northeast Montana. WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. WHERE...A portion of northeast Montana. WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 80 mph Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. WHERE...A portion of northeast Montana. WHEN...From 3 AM to 7 PM MDT Thursday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps which can damage electronics. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...A portion of northeast Montana. WHEN...From 5 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps which can damage electronics. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 70 mph Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...A portion of northeast Montana. WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Dawson, McCone, and Prairie Counties. WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Dawson, Garfield, McCone, Petroleum, and Prairie Counties. WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, February 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Central and Southeast Phillips, Dawson, Garfield, McCone, Petroleum, Prairie, and Southwest Phillips Counties. WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 5 AM MST Wednesday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Central and Southeast Phillips, Dawson, McCone, and Prairie Counties. WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 80 mph
“WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. WHERE...Central and Southeast Phillips, Dawson, Garfield, McCone, Petroleum, Prairie, Southwest Phillips, and Wibaux Counties. WHEN...Until 3 AM MST Thursday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. WHERE...Central and Southern Phillips, Dawson, Garfield, McCone, Petroleum, Prairie and Wibaux Counties. WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 3 AM MST Thursday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 80 mph Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 75 mph Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts in excess of 70 mph expected. WHERE...All of northeast Montana. WHEN...From 8 AM Wednesday to 3 AM MST Thursday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wednesday mid-day, rain showers and an isolated thunderstorm are possible.”
- Wind 55 mph Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, December 8, 2025
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...A wintry mix of snow, rain, and freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around a light glaze to a few hundredths. Winds gusting as high as 50 to 60 mph. WHERE...All of northeast Montana. WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 PM MST Tuesday. IMPACTS...Very slippery outdoor surfaces, roads, and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning commute.”
“WHAT...A Wintry mix of snow, rain, and freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around a light glaze to a few hundredths. Winds gusting as high as 50 to 60 mph. WHERE...All of northeast Montana. WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 PM MST Tuesday. IMPACTS...A light wintry mix combined with cold ground temperatures will lead to icy surfaces. Look for difficult walking and driving conditions.”
- Wind 60 mph Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Prairie County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Prairie County, MT?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 52 severe weather events in Prairie 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 Prairie County recently?
Yes — 17 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" 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 Prairie 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.