Hail in Dawson County, MT
Hail turns up in Dawson County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 11 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Dawson County since 2025, the largest 2.5″ (tennis ball) on July 19, 2025. The most recent confirmed hail was July 3, 2026.
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About Dawson County, MT
Dawson County lies on the high plains of eastern Montana along the Yellowstone River, in the dryland wheat and ranch country around Glendive. Summer storms can deliver sizable hail, up to golf ball size, as afternoon heating drives strong updrafts over the open prairie. The nearest watch is the Glasgow (KGGW) radar, about 103 miles to the northwest, far enough that it can only sample the highest reaches of distant storms over the county.
The hail record for Dawson County, MT
Hail is a recurring threat in Dawson County, with 11 confirmed events on record since 2025.
There's no single dangerous week in Dawson County. Hail spreads across spring and early summer, peaking in July.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Dawson County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 11 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Dawson County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Dawson County?
Dawson County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in July.
What's the largest hail recorded in Dawson County?
Radar confirmed 2.5-inch hail, about tennis ball size, on July 19, 2025.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Will it hail again in Dawson County this year?
Dawson County's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Did it hail in Dawson County in 2026?
Yes, 4 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently July 3, 2026.
How much does hail roof damage cost to repair?
It ranges widely. Minor repairs can run a few hundred dollars, while a full roof replacement on an average home often runs $8,000–$20,000+ depending on size, pitch, and material. What you actually pay depends on your deductible and whether your policy is replacement-cost or actual-cash-value.
Recent confirmed hail near Dawson County, MT
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Dawson County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.