An unstable southwest flow aloft, combined with a strong jet stream aloft and a moist low-level easterly flow, resulted in numerous severe thunderstorms across the Billings Forecast Area. These thunderstorms contained large hail and very heavy rain.

Flash Flood in FALLON, MONTANA
From 03-JUL-22 21:40:00 to 03-JUL-22 21:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: BAKER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County DES reported deep standing water and flooding in the town of Baker.

Flood in SWEET GRASS, MONTANA
From 03-JUL-22 15:35:00 to 03-JUL-22 15:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: BIG TIMBER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Minor street flooding reported by broadcast media.

Hail in PARK, MONTANA
From 03-JUL-22 14:08:00 to 03-JUL-22 14:08:00 (MST-7)
Location: LIVINGSTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in STILLWATER, MONTANA
From 03-JUL-22 16:03:00 to 03-JUL-22 16:03:00 (MST-7)
Location: RAPELJE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in STILLWATER, MONTANA
From 03-JUL-22 16:04:00 to 03-JUL-22 16:04:00 (MST-7)
Location: RAPELJE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in YELLOWSTONE, MONTANA
From 03-JUL-22 17:20:00 to 03-JUL-22 17:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: SHEPHERD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BIG HORN, MONTANA
From 03-JUL-22 18:08:00 to 03-JUL-22 18:08:00 (MST-7)
Location: HARDIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail along with 50 to 60 mph winds were reported.

Hail in POWDER RIVER, MONTANA
From 03-JUL-22 19:06:00 to 03-JUL-22 19:06:00 (MST-7)
Location: SONNETTE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in POWDER RIVER, MONTANA
From 03-JUL-22 19:15:00 to 03-JUL-22 19:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: SONNETTE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Hail in FALLON, MONTANA
From 03-JUL-22 19:55:00 to 03-JUL-22 19:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: BAKER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in FALLON, MONTANA
From 03-JUL-22 20:10:00 to 03-JUL-22 20:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: BAKER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in POWDER RIVER, MONTANA
From 03-JUL-22 20:33:00 to 03-JUL-22 20:33:00 (MST-7)
Location: SONNETTE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in YELLOWSTONE, MONTANA
From 03-JUL-22 16:55:00 to 03-JUL-22 16:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: BILLINGS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 7 inch tree branch was snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in YELLOWSTONE, MONTANA
From 03-JUL-22 17:15:00 to 03-JUL-22 17:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: BALLANTINE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in POWDER RIVER, MONTANA
From 03-JUL-22 18:20:00 to 03-JUL-22 18:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: OTTER
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Thunderstorm Wind in FALLON, MONTANA
From 03-JUL-22 20:03:00 to 03-JUL-22 20:03:00 (MST-7)
Location: OLLIE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS