Hail history for Meagher County, MT

Meagher County has 45 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 36 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on June 24, 2007.

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 45 since 1956

1″ or larger 36 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · June 24, 2007

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 Meagher County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 45 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 21, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
August 13, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
July 7, 2020	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 7, 2020	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
August 10, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
July 6, 2019	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 6, 2019	1.25″	Half dollar
July 8, 2013	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 21, 2024 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Hail up to half dollar sized at Showdown Ski Area.

August 6, 2009 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A thunderstorm dropped 1.75 inch diameter hail at White Sulphur Springs 20 WNW.

June 24, 2007 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

A severe thunderstorm dropped 2.50 inch diameter hail at Millegan 14SSE.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	3	2	2	3	24	5	4

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 Meagher County

Has it ever hailed in Meagher County?

Yes — 45 hail events have been recorded for Meagher County, MT in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 36 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Meagher County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Meagher County, MT is June 21, 2024, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Meagher County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on June 24, 2007. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.