Hail in Valley County, Montana
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Valley County on 66 days since October 2020. That is more than 92% of US counties. It ranks 7 of 56 in Montana.
The largest radar estimate was 4 inches on July 12, 2024. The most recent 1-inch day was September 6, 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 | 9 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| July 12, 2024 | 4 in |
| June 18, 2022 | 3.45 in |
| August 23, 2024 | 3.45 in |
| June 10, 2021 | 3.35 in |
| July 6, 2022 | 3.35 in |
| July 8, 2021 | 3.25 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 19 hail reports since October 2020, and 31 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
- Carter County: 96 days
- Powder River County: 87 days
- Fergus County: 84 days
- Big Horn County: 80 days
- Rosebud County: 74 days
- Garfield County: 71 days