Yellowstone County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 2, 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 on Sep 7, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Yellowstone County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Yellowstone County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Storm exposure for an address in Yellowstone County
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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.
Monday, September 7, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2.75", wind gusts up to 64 mph
“Corrects previous hail report from 1 SW Shepherd due to incorrect time. Public reported hail estimated between golf ball and baseball sized. Time estimated by radar. (BYZ)”
“Mesonet station MTYRB 3.1 SW Lockwood (MT DOT). (BYZ)”
- Hail 2.75" 1 SW Shepherd SPC verified report
- Wind 64 mph 3 SW Lockwood SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SW Shepherd SPC verified report
Thursday, August 27, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 67 mph
“Mesonet station MTBAL Ballantine I-94 Mp 15.0. (BYZ)”
- Wind 67 mph 1 NW Billings SPC verified report
- Wind 58 mph 1 SSE Ballantine SPC verified report
Thursday, July 16, 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
Wednesday, July 15, 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
Wednesday, May 13, 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 on Sep 7, 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.
Did it hail in Yellowstone County recently?
Yes — 2 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2.75" 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 Yellowstone 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.