Bigfork, MT Hail Reports
Last reported hail near Bigfork, MT: Aug 19, 2024 — 1.5″ reported 3.4 mi SE. Since then, radar has estimated hail up to 0.80″ over the area on 3 days, most recently May 28, 2026. 8 hail reports on 3 storm days within 10 miles of Bigfork, MT since November 2020; radar detected hail over the area on 7 days since October 2020.
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Largest hail on record near Bigfork, MT
The biggest hail reported within 10 miles of Bigfork, MT, as ground reports since November 2020. Each links to its day below.
Hail near Bigfork, MT, day by day
Every storm day with a hail report or a radar hail estimate within 10 miles of Bigfork, MT, newest first. Open a day to see its individual reports.
| Date | Reported (largest) | Reports (1.00″+) | Radar estimate | Closest report | Storm report | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| No report | 0 | 0.78″ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 0.80″ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 0.76″ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.5″ | 1 (1) | 1.62″ | 3.4 mi SE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Show 1 report from Aug 19, 2024
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| No report | 0 | 1.05″ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2″ | 5 (5) | 2.00″ | 2.0 mi SW | Full report for Jul 9, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Show 5 reports from Jul 9, 2022
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| 1″ | 2 (2) | 1.31″ | 5.2 mi NNW | Full report for Jul 7, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Show 2 reports from Jul 7, 2022
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Reported sizes are ground reports filed by trained spotters, the public and emergency managers. Radar estimates come from MESH radar analysis and are not measurements. Both are within 10 miles of Bigfork, MT. Ground reports start Nov 24, 2020, so earlier days show "Not covered". Radar starts Oct 14, 2020. Report times are local to Bigfork, MT.
Hail near Bigfork, MT by year and month
| Year | Storm days | Reports | Largest reported | Radar max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | — | 0.78″ |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | — | 0.80″ |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1.5″ | 1.62″ |
| 2022 | 3 | 7 | 2″ | 2.00″ |
| Month | Storm days | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | |
| February | 0 | |
| March | 0 | |
| April | 0 | |
| May | 2 | |
| June | 1 | |
| July | 2 | |
| August | 2 | |
| September | 0 | |
| October | 0 | |
| November | 0 | |
| December | 0 |
Hail near Bigfork, MT has been recorded most often in May, July and August: 2 of 7 storm days.
HailPing storm reports near Bigfork, MT
Storms HailPing grouped and published as full reports (hail of 1.00 inch or larger), newest first. The day-by-day list above includes every report.
| Date | Max hail | Reports 1.00″+ | Reports 1.75″+ |
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| Jul 9, 2022 | 2″ | 8 | 2 |
Recent hail storms near Bigfork, MT
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Storm summary, July 9, 2022
On Jul 9, 2022, hail was reported across the Bigfork / Lakeside / Rollins corridor. Reports concentrated near Bigfork, Lakeside, Rollins, and Condon. The largest reported hailstone measured 2.00 inches. HailPing grouped 8 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.
About hail in Bigfork, MT
Bigfork is home to 4,953 people and 2,236 households in Montana. Hail or a radar hail estimate came within 10 miles of Bigfork, MT on 7 storm days across 2020–2026, an average of 1.2 a year over the full calendar years 2021–2025. May, July and August are the busiest months, with 2 of 7 storm days. The largest hail reported since November 2020 measured 2 inches on July 9, 2022.
How these figures are counted
Population and household figures are public census estimates for the city itself. Hail event counts and sizes come from reports HailPing has recorded, which may be delayed, incomplete, or later corrected — they are not confirmed hail damage or repair demand. Read the full HailPing Disclaimer
Common questions
When did it last hail in Bigfork, MT?
The last reported hail within 10 miles of Bigfork, MT was on August 19, 2024: hail up to 1.5 inches was reported, the nearest 3.4 mi SE from Bigfork, MT. Since then, radar has estimated hail up to 0.80″ over the area on 3 days, most recently May 28, 2026. 8 hail reports on 3 storm days within 10 miles of Bigfork, MT since November 2020; radar detected hail over the area on 7 days since October 2020.
How big was the hail in Bigfork, MT?
The largest hail reported within 10 miles of Bigfork, MT on August 19, 2024 measured 1.5 inches. The largest hail reported near Bigfork, MT since November 2020 measured 2 inches on July 9, 2022.
How many hail reports were there near Bigfork, MT?
8 hail reports on 3 storm days within 10 miles of Bigfork, MT since November 2020, of which 8 measured 1.00 inch or larger. Every day is listed on this page.
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