Hail Map for Big Sandy, MT

Hail and Wind Damage Spotted near Big Sandy, MT

Date / Time	Report Details
8/23/2024 6:13 PM MDT	Svrtfx the national weather service in great falls has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, northeastern pondera county in north central montana, liberty county in north central montana, glacier county in north central montana, toole county in north central montana, northwestern blaine county in north central montana, hill county in north central montana, northern chouteau county in north central montana, * until 715 pm mdt. * at 612 pm mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 11 miles southwest of east glacier park village to 10 miles north of the knees to 17 miles southeast of big sandy, moving north at 85 mph. these are destructive storms for browning, box elder, and havre (radar indicated). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be heavily damaged. expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
8/23/2024 6:11 PM MDT	Svrtfx the national weather service in great falls has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, northeastern pondera county in north central montana, liberty county in north central montana, glacier county in north central montana, toole county in north central montana, northwestern blaine county in north central montana, hill county in north central montana, northern chouteau county in north central montana, * until 715 pm mdt. * at 610 pm mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 11 miles southwest of east glacier park village to 9 miles north of the knees to 19 miles southeast of big sandy, moving north at 85 mph. these are destructive storms for browning, box elder, and havre (radar indicated). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be heavily damaged. expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
8/19/2024 9:10 PM MDT	At 909 pm mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 34 miles east of sunburst to near gildford to 6 miles north of azure to 25 miles southeast of parker school, moving east at 65 mph (automated weather observation system). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. locations impacted include, havre, chinook, chester, big sandy, harlem, parker school, beaver creek, hays, joplin, azure, inverness, agency, st. Pierre, gildford, sangrey, boneau, fort belknap, box elder, hingham, and rudyard.
8/19/2024 9:00 PM MDT	The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. therefore, the warning has been allowed to expire. however, gusty winds are still possible with these thunderstorms. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1000 pm mdt for north central montana. remember, a severe thunderstorm warning still remains in effect for northern liberty county, northeastern toole county, blaine county, hill county, and northeastern chouteau county until 10pm.
8/19/2024 8:56 PM MDT	Svrtfx the national weather service in great falls has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, northern liberty county in north central montana, northeastern toole county in north central montana, blaine county in north central montana, hill county in north central montana, northeastern chouteau county in north central montana, * until 1000 pm mdt. * at 855 pm mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 25 miles east of sunburst to near inverness to near box elder to 19 miles southeast of parker school, moving east at 65 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
8/19/2024 8:45 PM MDT	At 844 pm mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of chester to 14 miles southwest of gildford to near box elder, moving north at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, chester, big sandy, azure, inverness, st. Pierre, gildford, joplin, sangrey, boneau, box elder, agency, hingham, rudyard, laredo, loma, kenilworth, virgelle, and rocky boy.
8/19/2024 8:09 PM MDT	Svrtfx the national weather service in great falls has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, southeastern liberty county in north central montana, southern hill county in north central montana, northern chouteau county in north central montana, * until 900 pm mdt. * at 808 pm mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 12 miles east of the knees to 14 miles north of fort benton to 20 miles north of geraldine, moving north at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
8/12/2024 5:42 PM MDT	The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however, small hail and gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
8/12/2024 5:36 PM MDT	At 535 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near big sandy, moving northeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, big sandy.
8/12/2024 5:15 PM MDT	Svrtfx the national weather service in great falls has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, north central chouteau county in north central montana, * until 545 pm mdt. * at 515 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southwest of big sandy, moving northeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/21/2024 4:36 PM MDT	The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 800 pm mdt for north central montana. remember, a severe thunderstorm warning still remains in effect for southwestern blaine county, southern hill county, and northeastern chouteau county until 500 pm mdt.
6/21/2024 4:15 PM MDT	At 415 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near big sandy, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. Locations impacted include, big sandy.
6/21/2024 3:51 PM MDT	Svrtfx the national weather service in great falls has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, northeastern chouteau county in north central montana, * until 445 pm mdt. * at 351 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southwest of big sandy, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
9/4/2022 3:13 AM MDT	At 312 am mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 27 miles north of gildford to near box elder to 16 miles southeast of big sandy, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, havre, chinook, big sandy, azure, parker school, beaver creek, agency, st. pierre, gildford, sangrey, boneau, box elder, hingham, rocky boy, lohman, cleveland, laredo, lloyd, kremlin and simpson. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
9/4/2022 2:55 AM MDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for hill and northeastern chouteau counties will expire at 300 am mdt, this warning will be allowed to expire and will be replaced. with another warning. gusty winds are still expected with these thunderstorms.
9/4/2022 2:53 AM MDT	At 253 am mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 29 miles north of inverness to 11 miles west of box elder to 14 miles south of big sandy, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
9/4/2022 2:45 AM MDT	At 244 am mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 28 miles north of inverness to 13 miles south of gildford to near big sandy, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, big sandy, azure, beaver creek, inverness, st. pierre, gildford, sangrey, boneau, box elder, agency, hingham, rudyard, rocky boy, laredo, kenilworth, kremlin and simpson. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
9/4/2022 2:38 AM MDT	At 238 am mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 28 miles north of inverness to 13 miles south of gildford to 7 miles west of big sandy, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, big sandy, azure, beaver creek, inverness, st. pierre, gildford, joplin, sangrey, boneau, box elder, agency, hingham, rudyard, rocky boy, laredo, kenilworth, kremlin and simpson. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
9/4/2022 2:26 AM MDT	At 226 am mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 29 miles north of joplin to 13 miles southeast of inverness to 15 miles west of big sandy, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. locations impacted include, big sandy, azure, beaver creek, inverness, st. pierre, gildford, joplin, sangrey, boneau, box elder, agency, hingham, rudyard, rocky boy, laredo, kenilworth, kremlin and simpson. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 70 mph.
9/4/2022 2:14 AM MDT	At 214 am mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 31 miles north of joplin to 11 miles south of inverness to 7 miles southeast of fort benton, moving east at 25 mph. these are destructive storms for inverness (radar indicated). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be heavily damaged. expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. extensive tree damage and power outages are likely. locations impacted include, chester, big sandy, azure, beaver creek, inverness, st. pierre, gildford, joplin, sangrey, boneau, box elder, agency, hingham, rudyard, rocky boy, laredo, kenilworth, kremlin and simpson. thunderstorm damage threat, destructive hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 80 mph.
9/4/2022 2:02 AM MDT	At 201 am mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 33 miles northwest of joplin to 10 miles southeast of chester to near fort benton, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/15/2022 2:12 PM MDT	At 212 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 14 miles south of big sandy, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/15/2022 1:48 PM MDT	At 147 pm mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 13 miles northeast of fort benton to 7 miles east of geraldine, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, big sandy, geraldine, boneau, st. pierre, parker school, loma, square butte, iliad and virgelle. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/15/2022 1:12 PM MDT	At 111 pm mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of highwood to near geyser, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/8/2022 8:10 PM MDT	At 809 pm mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of gildford to 7 miles east of big sandy, moving northeast at 45 mph. these are destructive storms for big sandy, rocky boy, box elder, and havre (radar indicated). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts and two inch hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be heavily damaged. expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. extensive tree damage and power outages are likely. locations impacted include, havre, big sandy, azure, parker school, beaver creek, agency, st. Pierre, sangrey, boneau, box elder, rocky boy, laredo, lloyd and kremlin.
7/8/2022 7:59 PM MDT	At 758 pm mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 9 miles southwest of gildford to 6 miles southwest of big sandy, moving east at 45 mph. these are destructive storms for big sandy, rocky boy, and box elder (radar indicated). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts and two inch hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be heavily damaged. expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. extensive tree damage and power outages are likely. locations impacted include, havre, big sandy, azure, parker school, beaver creek, agency, st. Pierre, gildford, sangrey, boneau, box elder, hingham, rocky boy, laredo, lloyd, kremlin and virgelle.
7/8/2022 7:55 PM MDT	Sustained 77g91 mph. unconfirmed 103mph gust. recorded pressure drop of 11mb in 5 min. recorded via ambient weathe in chouteau county MT, 0.1 miles SW of Big Sandy, MT
7/8/2022 7:54 PM MDT	At 753 pm mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 10 miles southwest of gildford to 6 miles southwest of big sandy, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include two inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
7/8/2022 7:47 PM MDT	Via ambient weathe in chouteau county MT, 13.9 miles ESE of Big Sandy, MT
7/6/2022 4:27 PM MDT	At 427 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near big sandy, moving northeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
12/23/2021 6:50 PM MST	At 648 pm mst, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near big sandy to 9 miles southwest of fort benton to 9 miles south of belt, moving east at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/11/2021 5:55 PM MDT	At 554 pm mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 25 miles north of chinook to 15 miles southeast of parker school, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. much of the severe wind gusts are occurring with only light to moderate rainfall. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/11/2021 5:47 PM MDT	At 546 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles south of parker school, or 17 miles east of big sandy, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. although the heaviest part of the storm is moving east of the warning, strong wind gusts around 60 mph may still occur. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, big sandy, azure, parker school, agency, sangrey, st. Pierre, boneau, box elder and rocky boy.
7/11/2021 5:30 PM MDT	Semi blown of highway 87... near mile marker 78. power lines blown down in the area. unknown number of injuries. report via mt highway patrol. time of event is estimate in chouteau county MT, 1 miles NE of Big Sandy, MT
7/11/2021 5:27 PM MDT	At 526 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over big sandy, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. severe wind gusts may occur well after the heaviest rain and hail end. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, big sandy, azure, parker school, agency, sangrey, st. Pierre, boneau, box elder, rocky boy and kenilworth.
7/11/2021 5:24 PM MDT	Powerlines down on us 87 near veron in chouteau county MT, 5.4 miles NE of Big Sandy, MT
7/11/2021 5:14 PM MDT	Via ambient weather mesone in chouteau county MT, 13.3 miles E of Big Sandy, MT
7/11/2021 5:11 PM MDT	At 511 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles west of big sandy, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/7/2020 2:31 PM MDT	At 230 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles south of big sandy, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/7/2020 1:43 PM MDT	At 142 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles southeast of fort benton, moving northeast at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/27/2019 6:05 PM MDT	At 605 pm mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near big sandy to 6 miles south of parker school to 25 miles southeast of agency to 8 miles west of winifred, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. locations impacted include, big sandy, winifred, azure, parker school, agency, st. Pierre, sangrey, boneau, box elder, rocky boy, cleveland, laredo, lloyd, judith landing and iliad.
6/27/2019 5:58 PM MDT	At 540 pm mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 23 miles southwest of box elder to 8 miles southeast of big sandy to 20 miles south of parker school to 20 miles northwest of winifred to 12 miles north of denton, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
6/27/2019 5:40 PM MDT	The national weather service in great falls has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. northwestern fergus county in central montana. southwestern blaine county in north central montana. southeastern hill county in north central montana. Eastern chouteau county in north central montana.
6/27/2019 5:35 PM MDT	At 535 pm mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 13 miles northeast of fort benton to 8 miles south of denton, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, lewistown, big sandy, denton, hobson, moore, moccasin, glengarry, danvers, coffee creek, square butte, iliad, virgelle and loma.
6/27/2019 5:16 PM MDT	At 516 pm mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near fort benton to 9 miles southeast of stanford, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, lewistown, big sandy, geraldine, denton, hobson, moore, windham, moccasin, ackley lake state park, glengarry, danvers, loma, coffee creek, square butte, iliad, virgelle and benchland.
6/27/2019 5:10 PM MDT	At 510 pm mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near fort benton to 9 miles southeast of stanford, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
6/8/2017 10:03 PM MDT	At 1002 pm mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 19 miles north of joplin to 8 miles west of big sandy, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, havre, big sandy, joplin, beaver creek, inverness, box elder, gildford, hingham, rudyard, kremlin, laredo and simpson.
6/8/2017 9:45 PM MDT	At 944 pm mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 12 miles north of joplin to 13 miles west of big sandy, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
6/1/2017 7:43 PM MDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for central hill and northeastern chouteau counties will expire at 745 pm mdt. the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. However gusty winds up to 50 mph and heavy rain are still possible with this.
6/1/2017 6:58 PM MDT	At 656 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near big sandy, moving northeast at 40 mph (this storm has a history of producing winds in excess of 60 mph). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, box elder around 705 pm mdt. beaver creek around 730 pm mdt. havre around 735 pm mdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include kremlin, hingham, rocky boy, kenilworth and laredo.
6/1/2017 6:21 PM MDT	At 619 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near fort benton, moving northeast at 50 mph (winds in excess of 60 mph and hail up to the size of quarters have been observed with this storm). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. this severe thunderstorm will be near, big sandy around 655 pm mdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include shonkin, loma, carter, virgelle and kenilworth.
6/30/2016 4:54 PM MDT	59 mph wind gust when the thunderstorm went throug in chouteau county MT, 16.2 miles ESE of Big Sandy, MT
6/30/2016 4:54 PM MDT	At 453 pm mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 17 miles south of inverness to 11 miles southwest of big sandy, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
6/4/2015 6:39 PM MDT	At 636 pm mdt, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing quarter size hail and damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. this storm was located 8 miles southwest of big sandy, moving east at 15 mph. the severe thunderstorm warning will be allowed to expire at 645 pm mdt. the storm is weakening, but still capable of producing large hail and damaging winds. locations impacted include, big sandy.
6/4/2015 6:12 PM MDT	At 612 pm mdt, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing quarter size hail and damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. this storm was located 12 miles west of big sandy, and moving east at 15 mph.
6/4/2015 5:49 PM MDT	At 548 pm mdt, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing quarter size hail and damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. this storm was located 16 miles west of big sandy, and moving east at 30 mph.
8/15/2014 5:25 PM MDT	58 mph wind gusts measured in big sand in chouteau county MT, 0.1 miles SW of Big Sandy, MT
8/29/2013 9:36 PM MDT	Storm damage reported in chouteau county MT, 1 miles SW of Big Sandy, MT
8/29/2013 9:36 PM MDT	Storm damage reported in chouteau county MT, 0.8 miles NW of Big Sandy, MT
8/29/2013 9:21 PM MDT	Storm damage reported in chouteau county MT, 13.3 miles E of Big Sandy, MT
6/5/2012 7:58 PM MDT	Half Dollar sized hail reported 8.2 miles E of Big Sandy, MT
6/4/2012 8:30 PM MDT	Pieces of siding from a grain bin reported on hwy 87 in chouteau county MT, 9.5 miles NE of Big Sandy, MT
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Quarter sized hail reported 23.5 miles WNW of Big Sandy, MT, mostly quarter to half inch hail but also some one inch hail. periods of heavy rain reported as well.