Yellowstone County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Yellowstone County, Montana recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 2 hail reports with hail up to 2.75", among 16 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 14 high-wind reports with gusts up to 67 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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Yellowstone County
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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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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 15, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 65 mph
- Wind 65 mph 3 SW Lockwood SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph 2 NNE Laurel SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“Mesonet station MTBAL Ballantine I-94 Mp 15.0. (BYZ)”
- Wind 65 mph 1 SSE Ballantine SPC verified report
- Wind 63 mph 4 SW Worden SPC verified report
Sunday, June 7, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 66 mph
“Delayed report. Measured pea to quarter sized hail. (BYZ)”
- Wind 66 mph 11 SSE Billings SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 2 E Lockwood SPC verified report
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 61 mph
“Mesonet station MTBAL Ballantine I-94 Mp 15.0. (BYZ)”
- Wind 61 mph 1 SSE Ballantine SPC verified report
- Wind 61 mph 1 NW Billings SPC verified report
- Wind 58 mph 2 NNE Laurel SPC verified report
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create erratic fire behavior. AFFECTED AREA: In North Central WY Fire Zone...274. In South Central MT Fire Zones...126...127...128...129. COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central MT...Golden Valley...Musselshell. In North Central WY...Sheridan.”
“IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create erratic fire behavior and new fire starts. AFFECTED AREA: In North Central WY Fire Zone...274. In South Central MT Fire Zones...126...127...128...129. COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central MT...Golden Valley...Musselshell. In North Central WY...Sheridan.”
- Wind 50 mph Yellowstone County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Yellowstone County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Yellowstone County, MT?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 16 severe weather events in Yellowstone County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Yellowstone County recently?
Yes — 2 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2.75" 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.