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Hail history for Wheatland County, MT
Wheatland County has 107 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 68 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on July 8, 2013.
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.
When it hails in Wheatland County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Wheatland County's peak: July.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 2.0″ | Hen egg | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 2.0″ | Hen egg | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Wheatland County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.0″ (quarter)
Estimated hail by coop.
· 2.5″ (tennis ball)
Golf ball to tennis ball size hail fell in Harlowton.
· 2.5″ (tennis ball)
Tennis ball size hail fell in Harlowton.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 52 | 16 | 16 |
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 Wheatland County
Has it ever hailed in Wheatland County?
Yes — 107 hail events have been recorded for Wheatland County, MT in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 68 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Wheatland County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Wheatland County, MT is July 27, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Wheatland County?
2.75″ (baseball), recorded on July 8, 2013. 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
- Yellowstone County 506
- Valley County 470
- Powder River County 373
- Rosebud County 333
- Garfield County 291
- Carter County 290
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.