Hail history for Daniels County, MT

Daniels County has 161 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 106 of them 1″ or larger and 15 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on July 26, 2010.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 161 since 1956

1″ or larger 106 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 15 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · July 26, 2010

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Daniels County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Daniels County's peak: July.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 161 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 26, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
September 17, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
August 24, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
August 24, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
August 24, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
August 24, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
August 23, 2024	2.5″	Tennis ball
July 22, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Daniels County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

June 26, 2025 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Ping pong ball size hail was reported with a photo via social media.

July 26, 2010 · 4.0″ (softball)

Very large hail of 3 to 4 inches were reported by the public.

July 4, 1998 · 4.0″ (softball)

Tennis ball sized hail and severe thunderstorm winds levelled wheat fields.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	4	1	1	28	61	50	15

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Daniels County

Has it ever hailed in Daniels County?

Yes — 161 hail events have been recorded for Daniels County, MT in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 106 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Daniels County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Daniels County, MT is June 26, 2025, with 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Daniels County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on July 26, 2010. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Montana hail history

All 56 Montana counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.