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Richland County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 15, 2026

Has it hailed in Richland County, Montana recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 19 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 72 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 53 high-wind reports with gusts up to 80 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 Richland County, Montana showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Richland County, Montana. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Richland County hail map

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

72
Events (12 mo)
19
Hail
53
Wind
0
Tornado
1.75"
Max hail
80
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jun 26, 2026 hail event near 20 S Brockton, Richland County, Montana, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jun 26, 2026 hail event (1.75") near 20 S Brockton. 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 Richland County

Current NEXRAD radar over Richland County, Montana with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Richland 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 1 storm day · 1 NWS warning — wind to 60 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 29, 2026

1 NWS warning — 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

Thursday, July 2, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 68 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, July 2, 2026 storm activity in Richland 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 MTSOO 16.0 SW Bainville (MT DOT) Sioux Pass MT-16 MP 21... MT (MT DOT - GGW) Elev: 2480.0 ft; Lat/Lon: 47.91973/-104.32619. (GGW)”

SPC verified report · 12 WSW Nohly

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 76 mph

“Mesonet station MTLBT Lambert Mt-200 Mp 45.0. (GGW)”

SPC verified report · 2 E Enid

“At 1140 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 13 miles north of Frazer to 12 miles northeast of Circle. Movement was northeast at 45 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

Saturday, June 27, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 27, 2026 storm activity in Richland 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.

“Social media report of hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter. (GGW)”

SPC verified report · 12 SSE Sprole

“At 810 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of Rock Creek Rec Area to near Bloomfield. Movement was north at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

Friday, June 26, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75", wind gusts up to 72 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, June 26, 2026 storm activity in Richland 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 tstm wnd gst report from 2 E Enid. Mesonet observation thunderstorm wind gust. (GGW)”

SPC verified report · 2 E Enid

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 726 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles northwest of Brockway, or 12 miles west of Circle, moving east at 65 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

Friday, June 5, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.25"

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

Monday, June 1, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 637 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles south of Bloomfield, or 15 miles northwest of Glendive, moving northeast at 30 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

“At 917 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northeast of Lambert, or 15 miles west of Sidney, moving northeast at 35 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

Sunday, May 31, 2026

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

“Mesonet station MTSOO 16.0 SW Bainville (MT DOT). (GGW)”

SPC verified report · 12 WSW Nohly

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 63 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, May 26, 2026 storm activity in Richland 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 MTLBT Lambert Mt-200 Mp 45.0. (GGW)”

SPC verified report · 2 E Enid

“At 630 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles west of Richey, or 17 miles northeast of Circle, moving northwest at 20 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... Richey and Vida.”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

Friday, May 15, 2026

6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, May 15, 2026 storm activity in Richland 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.

“At 638 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms across the area moving southeast at 45 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

“At 539 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking scattered showers with isolated strong thunderstorms across the area moving southeast at 30 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

Thursday, May 14, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. WHERE...Daniels, Dawson, Eastern Roosevelt, McCone, Richland, Sheridan, and Western Roosevelt Counties. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 6 PM MDT this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. WHERE...Daniels, Dawson, Eastern Roosevelt, McCone, Richland, Sheridan, and Western Roosevelt Counties. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 6 PM MDT this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph

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

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 60 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 22, 2026 storm activity in Richland 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.

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

“At 847 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorm outflows along a line extending from 8 miles northeast of Glasgow to 13 miles west of Fort Union Trading Post. Movement was north at 60 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 61 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, April 21, 2026 storm activity in Richland 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.

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

“Montana Mesonet station CRBM8 (Crane W). (GGW)”

SPC verified report · 3 W Crane

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 80 mph

“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected. WHERE...Central and Southern Valley, Daniels, Eastern Roosevelt, Northern Phillips, Northern Valley, Richland, Sheridan, and Western Roosevelt Counties. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 3 AM MST Thursday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected. WHERE...Central and Southern Valley, Daniels, Eastern Roosevelt, Northern Phillips, Northern Valley, Richland, Sheridan, and Western Roosevelt Counties. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 3 AM MST Thursday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Richland County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Richland County, MT?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 72 severe weather events in Richland 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 Richland County recently?

Yes — 19 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" 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 Richland 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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