Hail in Carter County, Montana
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Carter County on 96 days since October 2020. That is more than 98% of US counties. It ranks 1 of 56 in Montana.
The largest radar estimate was 4.8 inches on August 11, 2026. The most recent 1-inch day was September 27, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2026 | 21 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| August 11, 2026 | 4.8 in |
| July 29, 2025 | 3.25 in |
| June 20, 2025 | 3.2 in |
| July 4, 2022 | 3.15 in |
| June 7, 2026 | 3 in |
| July 20, 2025 | 2.8 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 19 hail reports since October 2020, and 18 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in Montana
- Powder River County: 87 days
- Fergus County: 84 days
- Big Horn County: 80 days
- Rosebud County: 74 days
- Garfield County: 71 days
- Valley County: 66 days