A mid level impulse generated numerous severe thunderstorms across northeast Montana.  A few of these storms produced hail as large as two inches in diameter with winds up to 80 mph.  Significant crop losses occurred with this event, but damage estimates and areal extent of the losses are not known.

Hail in RICHLAND, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-08 20:45:00 to 26-JUL-08 20:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: SAVAGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A measured wind gust of 45 mph accompanied the hail.

Hail in PETROLEUM, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-08 15:15:00 to 26-JUL-08 15:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: WINNETT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in PHILLIPS, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-08 15:52:00 to 26-JUL-08 15:52:00 (MST-7)
Location: ZORTMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PHILLIPS, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-08 16:25:00 to 26-JUL-08 16:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: ZORTMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail covered highway 191 between mile markers 134 and 135.

Hail in PHILLIPS, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-08 17:00:00 to 26-JUL-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ZORTMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PHILLIPS, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-08 17:30:00 to 26-JUL-08 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: MALTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Some crop damage was observed.  The hail also piled up on the house's deck.

Hail in PHILLIPS, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-08 17:35:00 to 26-JUL-08 17:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: MALTA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in DAWSON, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-08 21:25:00 to 26-JUL-08 21:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: GLENDIVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in WIBAUX, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-08 22:30:00 to 26-JUL-08 22:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: WIBAUX
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The power was out for just over one hour.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRAIRIE, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-08 21:45:00 to 26-JUL-08 21:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: MILDRED
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wind tore a solid roof off a barn and drove a 2x6 foot wood beam 1.5 inches into a tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in VALLEY, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-08 17:30:00 to 26-JUL-08 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: GLASGOW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Pea size hail was also observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCONE, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-08 19:42:00 to 26-JUL-08 19:42:00 (MST-7)
Location: CIRCLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A small bow echo downed eight power poles along Highway 200 and damaged a few shed roofs.  The power was not restored until August 1st.

Hail in VALLEY, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-08 18:40:00 to 26-JUL-08 18:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: FRAZER
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail ranged from one to two inches in diameter and covered the ground.  Nearby crops were reported destroyed.

Hail in DAWSON, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-08 21:10:00 to 26-JUL-08 21:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: LINDSAY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Sustained winds of 50 to 60 mph were also reported.

Hail in PRAIRIE, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-08 20:08:00 to 26-JUL-08 20:08:00 (MST-7)
Location: TERRY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in RICHLAND, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-08 20:20:00 to 26-JUL-08 20:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: SIDNEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Some crop damage was noted.

Hail in PRAIRIE, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-08 20:36:00 to 26-JUL-08 20:36:00 (MST-7)
Location: TERRY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A wind gust was measured at 53 mph.

Hail in RICHLAND, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-08 20:55:00 to 26-JUL-08 20:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: SAVAGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PRAIRIE, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-08 21:30:00 to 26-JUL-08 21:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: MILDRED
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PRAIRIE, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-08 21:42:00 to 26-JUL-08 21:42:00 (MST-7)
Location: MILDRED
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GARFIELD, MONTANA
From 27-JUL-08 00:45:00 to 27-JUL-08 00:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: BRUSETT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in VALLEY, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-08 18:15:00 to 26-JUL-08 18:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: LUSTRE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Extensive crop damage reported along with a broken car window.

Hail in ROOSEVELT, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-08 19:16:00 to 26-JUL-08 19:16:00 (MST-7)
Location: (OLF)WOLF PT INT ARP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MCCONE, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-08 19:42:00 to 26-JUL-08 19:42:00 (MST-7)
Location: CIRCLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Rainfall was measured at 0.64 inches.

Hail in MCCONE, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-08 20:00:00 to 26-JUL-08 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: BROCKWAY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Rainfall was measured at 0.70 inches.

Hail in PRAIRIE, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-08 20:23:00 to 26-JUL-08 20:23:00 (MST-7)
Location: TERRY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Some windows were broken.

Hail in MCCONE, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-08 20:05:00 to 26-JUL-08 20:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: BROCKWAY
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MCCONE, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-08 20:06:00 to 26-JUL-08 20:06:00 (MST-7)
Location: CIRCLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PHILLIPS, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-08 16:05:00 to 26-JUL-08 16:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: DODSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in MCCONE, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-08 20:06:00 to 26-JUL-08 20:06:00 (MST-7)
Location: CIRCLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in DAWSON, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-08 21:10:00 to 26-JUL-08 21:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: LINDSAY
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were sustained between 50 and 60 mph along with 0.75 hail.