Montana, 2026

Hail and Damaging Wind in Montana, June 6 to 7, 2026

June 6 to 7, 2026 · NWS GGW · 7 events in 5 counties and zones

A low pressure system moved into the region, generating thunderstorms, some of which became severe over portions of northeast Montana.

Where it happened

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  • Heat and drought
  • Cold
  • Fire, smoke and dust
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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
7

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS GGW wrote it up.

A low pressure system moved into the region, generating thunderstorms, some of which became severe over portions of northeast Montana.

The radar

The Glasgow radar (KGGW), 146 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 02:19 UTC.

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Event by event

6 hail, 1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Dawson

When
June 6, 7:20 PM MST to 7:30 PM MST
Where
Dawson County, 7.42 mi NE of Lindsay Divide Dot
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
47.340, -105.150

Trained spotter reported 10 minutes of hail up to the size of quarters.

Hail, Richland

When
June 6, 8:05 PM MST
Where
Richland County, 16.98 mi NW of Sioux Pass Dot
Measured
1.25 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
48.110, -104.580

Public reported hail up to the size of half dollars along with heavy rain and a power outage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sheridan

When
June 6, 8:35 PM MST
Where
Sheridan County, 0.46 mi E of Plentywood Shrwd Arp
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by
ASOS
Coordinates
48.780, -104.520

The Sher-Wood Airport ASOS site (KPWD) measured a 58 mph wind gust.

Hail, McCone

When
June 6, 8:50 PM MST
Where
McCone County, 4.55 mi NNE of Brockway
Measured
2 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
47.360, -105.730

Public reported hailstones up to the size of hen eggs.

Hail, McCone

When
June 6, 8:55 PM MST
Where
McCone County, Circle
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
47.420, -105.600

Public reported hail up to the size of quarters.

Hail, McCone

When
June 6, 9:00 PM MST
Where
McCone County, 2.76 mi N of Circle
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
47.460, -105.600

Public reported hail up to the size of quarters.

Hail, Roosevelt

When
June 7, 12:30 AM MST
Where
Roosevelt County, Culbertson
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
48.150, -104.520

A spotter, via social media, reported quarter size hail.

What these are

Hail
Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1329647, 1329648, 1329652, 1329649, 1329650, 1329651, 1329725.