Hail — Missoula, Montana
2025-07-31 · near Carlton, Missoula, Montana
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Event narrative
Hail estimated slightly over one inch in diameter was reported in Lolo, an event confirmed by at least two separate photos submitted by local residents.
Wider weather episode
Slow-moving thunderstorms, enhanced by anomalously high atmospheric moisture, brought periods of heavy rain and large hail to portions of west-central and southwest Montana.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1286109. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.