Hail in Gallatin County, Montana

Hail May 25, 2023 · Gallatin County, Montana

1.5 in

Hail diameter

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Social media video and photos submitted of hail along the Gallatin River. Hail lasted several minutes. Minor defoliation of vegetation noted in video audio. Time of event estimated from radar.

The wider storm

Broad quasi-stationary upper-level trough situated over western CONUS lingered for several days and led to persistent southwesterly flow aloft and daily showers and thunderstorms across portions of Southwest, Central, and North-central Montana, some of which were severe, producing strong gusty winds and significant hail.

Began near Bozeman Hot Spgs (45.6800, -111.2100).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1096965. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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