Disturbances moved through a persistent southwest flow aloft across the region, which continued to provide daily afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. These storms, some of which were severe, brought strong, gusty winds, severe hail, heavy localized rainfall, and lightning.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 08-JUL-22 17:28:00 to 08-JUL-22 17:28:00 (MST-7)
Location: (GTF)GREAT FALLS ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Ambient weather station measured 59 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 08-JUL-22 17:37:00 to 08-JUL-22 17:37:00 (MST-7)
Location: ULM
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Ambient weather station measured 63 mph wind gust.

Hail in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 16:06:00 to 07-JUL-22 16:06:00 (MST-7)
Location: VAUGHN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public report from MPING for 1 inch hail.

Hail in HILL, MONTANA
From 06-JUL-22 18:18:00 to 06-JUL-22 18:18:00 (MST-7)
Location: COLD STONE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public report of 1.5 inch hail 15 miles N of Rudyard.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILL, MONTANA
From 08-JUL-22 18:49:00 to 08-JUL-22 18:49:00 (MST-7)
Location: (HVR)HAVRE CITY-CO A
Magnitude: 78.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported lightning, pea sized hail, with a rain rate of 3-5 in/hr. Sustained winds of 70 mph, with a 90 mph gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILL, MONTANA
From 08-JUL-22 19:15:00 to 08-JUL-22 19:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: HAVRE
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported 81 mph wind gust 1 mile ENE of Havre.

Hail in TETON, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 14:12:00 to 07-JUL-22 14:12:00 (MST-7)
Location: KOYL
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Report from MPING of ping pong ball sized hail (1.5 inch).

Hail in TETON, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 14:15:00 to 07-JUL-22 14:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: KOYL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Report from MPING of golf ball sized hail (1.75 inch).

Hail in TETON, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 14:42:00 to 07-JUL-22 14:42:00 (MST-7)
Location: KOYL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public report of 1 inch half. Time and location estimated.

Funnel Cloud in JUDITH BASIN, MONTANA
From 06-JUL-22 14:19:00 to 06-JUL-22 14:19:00 (MST-7)
Location: WINDHAM
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Funnel cloud observed halfway to the ground to the northwest of the observers locations (5 miles SW of Windham).

Thunderstorm Wind in LEWIS AND CLARK, MONTANA
From 08-JUL-22 16:10:00 to 08-JUL-22 16:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: IRON
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An ambient weather station measured 62 mph wind gust near Lake Helena.

Hail in LEWIS AND CLARK, MONTANA
From 08-JUL-22 16:42:00 to 08-JUL-22 16:42:00 (MST-7)
Location: AUGUSTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Photo on social media shows ground covering hail with up to quarter sized stones. Time estimated from radar.

Hail in TETON, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 14:45:00 to 07-JUL-22 14:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: AGAWAM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter report of 1 inch hail bouncing several feet off the ground 6 miles ESE of Bynum.

Hail in TETON, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 14:56:00 to 07-JUL-22 14:56:00 (MST-7)
Location: FARMINGTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported half inch to three-quarters inch hail, some slightly larger 6 miles NNW of Choteau.

Hail in TOOLE, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 15:30:00 to 07-JUL-22 15:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: SHELBY ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported golf ball sized hail (1.75 inch) near Welker Farms, just NE of Shelby. Damaged crops.

Hail in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 16:19:00 to 07-JUL-22 16:19:00 (MST-7)
Location: ASHUELOT
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public report from MPING for 2 inch hail near 3 NW Sun River.

Heavy Rain in JUDITH BASIN, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 06:30:00 to 07-JUL-22 06:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: HOBSON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported heavy rainfall from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in JEFFERSON, MONTANA
From 06-JUL-22 17:27:00 to 06-JUL-22 17:27:00 (MST-7)
Location: CLANCY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported 1 inch of rainfall.

Heavy Rain in FERGUS, MONTANA
From 05-JUL-22 06:36:00 to 05-JUL-22 06:36:00 (MST-7)
Location: (LWT)LEWISTON MUNI A
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported 0.18 inches of rainfall 2 miles south of downtown Lewistown.

Tornado in JUDITH BASIN, MONTANA
From 06-JUL-22 12:18:00 to 06-JUL-22 12:22:00 (MST-7)
Location: STANFORD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A brief and non impactful tornado was observed across Skull Butte. Very low funnel cloud  well photographed and documented by spotter.  Multiple photos show funnel nearly on the  ground. Time of event, path length, and duration derived from spotter information and radar.

Hail in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 16:47:00 to 07-JUL-22 16:47:00 (MST-7)
Location: GREAT FALLS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Report from Mping.

Hail in LIBERTY, MONTANA
From 09-JUL-22 16:47:00 to 09-JUL-22 16:47:00 (MST-7)
Location: MARIAS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in JUDITH BASIN, MONTANA
From 08-JUL-22 17:37:00 to 08-JUL-22 17:37:00 (MST-7)
Location: GEYSER
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station MTGYS (Geyser) measured a 58 mph wind gust.

Hail in TOOLE, MONTANA
From 06-JUL-22 17:30:00 to 06-JUL-22 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: NAISMITH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported 1 inch hail over a 30 minute period 12 miles E of Ledger.

Hail in TOOLE, MONTANA
From 08-JUL-22 16:25:00 to 08-JUL-22 16:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: KIPPEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported up to quarter sized hail (1 inch) 9 miles E of Ferdig.

Hail in TETON, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 14:48:00 to 07-JUL-22 14:48:00 (MST-7)
Location: CHOTEAU
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public report from MPING for 1.75 inch hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in GLACIER, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 13:24:00 to 07-JUL-22 13:24:00 (MST-7)
Location: DEL BONITA
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured at LJ Johnson Farms via ambient weather. temp dropped from 75 degrees to 55 degrees with passage of storm.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 08-JUL-22 17:20:00 to 08-JUL-22 17:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: ULM
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Ambient weather station measured 58 mph wind gust.

Funnel Cloud in JUDITH BASIN, MONTANA
From 06-JUL-22 12:28:00 to 06-JUL-22 12:28:00 (MST-7)
Location: RAYNESFORD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter driving from Lewistown to Great Falls, indicated the funnel cloud just ESE of Raynesford.

Hail in LEWIS AND CLARK, MONTANA
From 08-JUL-22 17:30:00 to 08-JUL-22 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: MARYSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported 1 inch hail in Marysville.

Hail in LIBERTY, MONTANA
From 06-JUL-22 18:23:00 to 06-JUL-22 18:23:00 (MST-7)
Location: MARIAS
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Largest hail stone was tennis ball, with most stones averaging ping pong size. Leaves on trees were shredded, with damage done to shingles and windows of house/vehicles.

Hail in LIBERTY, MONTANA
From 08-JUL-22 17:15:00 to 08-JUL-22 17:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: ALMA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported 1.00 to 1.50 inch hail, with 30 mph winds.

Hail in LIBERTY, MONTANA
From 08-JUL-22 17:15:00 to 08-JUL-22 17:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: ALMA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Reported 1 inch hail 14 miles NNW of Joplin.

Hail in PONDERA, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 15:11:00 to 07-JUL-22 15:11:00 (MST-7)
Location: CONRAD ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported hail upwards of 1 inch, with most being nickel-sized.

Funnel Cloud in TETON, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 14:32:00 to 07-JUL-22 14:32:00 (MST-7)
Location: CHOTEAU ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Funnel cloud reported with non-severe warned storm directly over Choteau. Funnel cloud came down half of the way.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 08-JUL-22 17:58:00 to 08-JUL-22 17:58:00 (MST-7)
Location: BLYTHE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

AWOS station K1AM Alpha measured 60 mph wind gust.

Hail in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 16:50:00 to 07-JUL-22 16:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: BLACK EAGLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Pictures submitted of large hail (1 inch) in Black Eagle.

Hail in TETON, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 14:18:00 to 07-JUL-22 14:18:00 (MST-7)
Location: KOYL
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported golf ball sized hail increasing to baseball sized hail.

Hail in TETON, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 15:05:00 to 07-JUL-22 15:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: CHOTEAU
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 16:54:00 to 07-JUL-22 16:54:00 (MST-7)
Location: WAYNE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Report from Mping.

Hail in LEWIS AND CLARK, MONTANA
From 09-JUL-22 14:40:00 to 09-JUL-22 14:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: AUSTIN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported up to penny sized hail.

Hail in HILL, MONTANA
From 09-JUL-22 17:03:00 to 09-JUL-22 17:03:00 (MST-7)
Location: INVERNESS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter also reported .56 inches of rain in 5 to 10 minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLAINE, MONTANA
From 08-JUL-22 20:14:00 to 08-JUL-22 20:14:00 (MST-7)
Location: SAVOY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Significant damage to a farm occurred. Two grain bins were destroyed, two roofs heavily damaged, barns heavily damaged, a few windows were reported to be blown out.

Funnel Cloud in JUDITH BASIN, MONTANA
From 06-JUL-22 12:17:00 to 06-JUL-22 12:17:00 (MST-7)
Location: STANFORD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In addition to quarter size hail, funnel cloud was observed due west of spotters locations (5 miles SW of Stanford).

Hail in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 15:42:00 to 07-JUL-22 15:42:00 (MST-7)
Location: ASHUELOT
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public report via MPING reporting 2 inch hail.

Heavy Rain in FERGUS, MONTANA
From 05-JUL-22 14:10:00 to 05-JUL-22 14:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: MOULTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported rainfall of 0.75 inches fell in less than 20 minutes.

Heavy Rain in LEWIS AND CLARK, MONTANA
From 06-JUL-22 17:42:00 to 06-JUL-22 17:42:00 (MST-7)
Location: EAST HELENA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported 1.98 inches of rainfall per hour. Winds gusting 32 mph.

Heavy Rain in JEFFERSON, MONTANA
From 06-JUL-22 17:24:00 to 06-JUL-22 17:24:00 (MST-7)
Location: CLANCY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported 0.43 inches of heavy rain measured in 20 minutes.

Hail in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 15:25:00 to 07-JUL-22 15:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: ASHUELOT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported 1 inch hail.

Hail in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 16:05:00 to 07-JUL-22 16:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: VAUGHN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

NWS Employee reported 1.5 inch hail 3 miles NNW of Vaughn.

Hail in JUDITH BASIN, MONTANA
From 06-JUL-22 16:52:00 to 06-JUL-22 16:59:00 (MST-7)
Location: MOCCASIN
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Public

Pictures submitted via social media of golf ball to egg size hail near Moccasin.

Hail in JUDITH BASIN, MONTANA
From 06-JUL-22 16:05:00 to 06-JUL-22 16:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: HOBSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail around quarter size falling near Hobson. Report from a storm chaser.

Hail in BLAINE, MONTANA
From 06-JUL-22 16:12:00 to 06-JUL-22 16:12:00 (MST-7)
Location: HAYS
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Pictures relayed via social media of very large hail near Hays. Time of event from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLAINE, MONTANA
From 08-JUL-22 19:42:00 to 08-JUL-22 19:42:00 (MST-7)
Location: CHINOOK HEBBELMAN AR
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported 61 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLAINE, MONTANA
From 08-JUL-22 20:01:00 to 08-JUL-22 20:01:00 (MST-7)
Location: HARLEM
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Agrimet site HRLM measured peak gust of 58.3 mph.

Funnel Cloud in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 16:05:00 to 07-JUL-22 16:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: MANCHESTER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several reports, both public and Vaughn volunteer fire department, of funnel clouds between Vaughn and Sun Prairie.

Hail in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 15:38:00 to 07-JUL-22 15:38:00 (MST-7)
Location: ASHUELOT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Measured 1.5 inch hail with time of occurrence estimated from radar.

Hail in JUDITH BASIN, MONTANA
From 06-JUL-22 15:50:00 to 06-JUL-22 15:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: HOBSON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported hail up to golf ball size falling in Hobson.

Hail in BLAINE, MONTANA
From 06-JUL-22 15:40:00 to 06-JUL-22 15:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: HAYS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reported half inch to golfball sized hail. mostly just heavy rainfall right now and calm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLAINE, MONTANA
From 08-JUL-22 19:45:00 to 08-JUL-22 19:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: CHINOOK
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

AWOS station KS71 (Chinnok Airport) measured 60 mph wind gust.

Funnel Cloud in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 16:42:00 to 07-JUL-22 16:42:00 (MST-7)
Location: BLACK EAGLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reported rotating wall cloud a few miles north of Great Falls.

Hail in HILL, MONTANA
From 06-JUL-22 15:52:00 to 06-JUL-22 15:52:00 (MST-7)
Location: BOX ELDER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reported mostly quarter-sized hail with some golf-ball sized. Also reported 0.80 inch precipitation over 30 minutes. Time estimated by radar.

Hail in HILL, MONTANA
From 06-JUL-22 16:35:00 to 06-JUL-22 16:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: (HVR)HAVRE CITY-CO A
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported hail around egg size (2 inches) falling 4 miles W of Havre.

Hail in HILL, MONTANA
From 06-JUL-22 16:37:00 to 06-JUL-22 16:37:00 (MST-7)
Location: BURNHAM
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported hail up to tennis ball sized (2.5 inches) 8 miles W of Havre. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILL, MONTANA
From 08-JUL-22 19:06:00 to 08-JUL-22 19:06:00 (MST-7)
Location: (HVR)HAVRE CITY-CO A
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS station KHVR (Havre Airport) measured 77 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILL, MONTANA
From 09-JUL-22 18:00:00 to 09-JUL-22 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: (HVR)HAVRE CITY-CO A
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS station KHVR (Havre Airport) reported a 64 mph wind gust.

Hail in TETON, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 14:59:00 to 07-JUL-22 14:59:00 (MST-7)
Location: CHOTEAU ARPT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Report from MPING for 1.5 inch hail 1 mile ENE of Choteau.

Hail in HILL, MONTANA
From 06-JUL-22 15:28:00 to 06-JUL-22 15:28:00 (MST-7)
Location: (HVR)HAVRE CITY-CO A
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter submitted pictures of hail of 1.5 inches measured with ruler. Spotter also reported 45 mph wind gusts.

Hail in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 16:26:00 to 07-JUL-22 16:26:00 (MST-7)
Location: ASHUELOT
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Report from MPING for 2 inch hail (hen egg).

Hail in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 16:24:00 to 07-JUL-22 16:24:00 (MST-7)
Location: MANCHESTER
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

NWS Employee reported 2 inch hail 3 miles NE of Sun Prairie.

Hail in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 16:45:00 to 07-JUL-22 16:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: BLACK EAGLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported 1.75 inch (golf ball sized) hail 1 mile N of Black Eagle.

Hail in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 17:02:00 to 07-JUL-22 17:02:00 (MST-7)
Location: WAYNE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Report from MPING for 1 inch hail.

Hail in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 16:48:00 to 07-JUL-22 16:48:00 (MST-7)
Location: GREAT FALLS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Photos submitted of large hail in NW Great Falls.

Hail in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 15:32:00 to 07-JUL-22 15:32:00 (MST-7)
Location: SUN RIVER
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported 3.25 inch hail near Sun River. Photos from the area submitted by general public appear to verify this report.

Hail in JUDITH BASIN, MONTANA
From 06-JUL-22 12:15:00 to 06-JUL-22 12:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: STANFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported 1 inch hail 5 miles SW near Stanford.

Hail in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 16:45:00 to 07-JUL-22 16:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: GREAT FALLS
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public report estimating 2.5 inch hail via photo 3 miles WNW of Black Eagle.

Hail in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 16:49:00 to 07-JUL-22 16:49:00 (MST-7)
Location: BLACK EAGLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Photos submitted of nearly 2 inch hail 4 miles N of Black Eagle.

Hail in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 16:48:00 to 07-JUL-22 16:48:00 (MST-7)
Location: GREAT FALLS
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several photos from members of public of 2 inch hail in the Riverview area.

Hail in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 16:06:00 to 07-JUL-22 16:06:00 (MST-7)
Location: VAUGHN
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Storm chaser submitted photos of very large hail along Interstate 15. Largest stone measured was 2.25 inches. Traffic on Interstate 15 was brought to a halt. Hail lasted for 10 minutes.

Hail in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 07-JUL-22 17:00:00 to 07-JUL-22 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: GREAT FALLS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public report of 1.5 inch hail near Skyline School (2 miles WNW of Black Eagle).

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOUTEAU, MONTANA
From 08-JUL-22 18:30:00 to 08-JUL-22 18:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: WARRICK
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported 72 mph wind gust. Some tree damage. Time estimated via radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOUTEAU, MONTANA
From 08-JUL-22 18:47:00 to 08-JUL-22 18:47:00 (MST-7)
Location: BIG SANDY
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An ambient station reported a 70 mph wind gust.

Hail in FERGUS, MONTANA
From 05-JUL-22 14:44:00 to 05-JUL-22 14:44:00 (MST-7)
Location: GRASSRANGE CLARK ARP
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public report via Facebook of hail up to golf balls about 7 miles north of Grass Range. Time of event is radar estimated.

Hail in FERGUS, MONTANA
From 06-JUL-22 16:02:00 to 06-JUL-22 16:02:00 (MST-7)
Location: ROSS FORK
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Pictures submitted via social media of very large hail (2.5 inch) near Moore.

Hail in FERGUS, MONTANA
From 06-JUL-22 16:35:00 to 06-JUL-22 16:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: MOORE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Pictures submitted by broadcast media of 1.25 inch hail in Moore.

Thunderstorm Wind in FERGUS, MONTANA
From 09-JUL-22 18:29:00 to 09-JUL-22 18:29:00 (MST-7)
Location: WINIFRED ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind gust of 58 mph recorded at an ambient weather station in Winifred.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOUTEAU, MONTANA
From 08-JUL-22 18:55:00 to 08-JUL-22 18:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: BIG SANDY
Magnitude: 79.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Sustained 77 gusting 91 mph. Unconfirmed 103mph gust. Recorded pressure drop of 11mb in 5 min. Recorded via ambient weather.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOUTEAU, MONTANA
From 08-JUL-22 19:33:00 to 08-JUL-22 19:33:00 (MST-7)
Location: GERALDINE
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An ambient weather station reported 58 mph wind gust 11 miles NNE of Geraldine.

Thunderstorm Wind in FERGUS, MONTANA
From 09-JUL-22 17:59:00 to 09-JUL-22 17:59:00 (MST-7)
Location: POWNAL
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station MTM15 measured 61 mph wind gust.