Jordan, MT Hail Storm – July 2026

Jordan, MT — July 1, 2026. A short-lived severe thunderstorm produced hail up to 0.8 inch in the early evening and prompted multiple NWS warnings in the Jordan metro area.

What Happened

The storm moved through the Jordan, MT metro area during the late evening hours of July 1. NWS issued three separate severe thunderstorm warnings tied to the same storm cell. The warnings were issued at:

• July 1 · 9:39 PM MDT (03:39 UTC) — warning message cited 0.88-inch hail and listed NWS warning only confidence.
• July 1 · 10:29 PM MDT (04:29 UTC) — warning message cited 0.88-inch hail and listed NWS warning only confidence.
• July 1 · 10:42 PM MDT (04:42 UTC) — warning message cited 0.88-inch hail and listed NWS warning only confidence.

Storm status for this event is concluded. The maximum hail diameter recorded in the post-event summary is 0.8 inch. The warning text associated with the three alerts noted 0.88-inch hail estimates, but the NWS messages carried "warning only" confidence rather than spotter-verified reports. There were no spotter-verified damage reports included in the warning text for the Jordan area.

Damage Assessment

No spotter-verified structural damage was reported in the NWS warnings for Jordan, MT. Single-event peak diameter of 0.8 inch is within the range that often produces cosmetic impacts on exposed surfaces. Vehicle paint chips, small dents to soft exterior panels, and superficial impacts to vinyl siding are possible where vehicles or property were directly exposed to hail fall.

No roof penetrations or large structural failures were reported in the warning messages. Inspections performed after the event should prioritize photographic documentation of any visible dents or surface abrasion. If damage appears limited to cosmetic issues, note the absence of spotter-confirmed or radar-verified severe hail confirmations in the NWS warning text when documenting scope.

What Contractors Should Know

Inspect roofs and exterior finishes for small-diameter hail signatures. Focus on painted metal, vinyl siding, skylights, and vehicle panels. Use high-resolution photos with time stamps and reference the NWS warning times when creating inspection records. If no penetration or granule loss is evident on asphalt shingles, document the condition clearly and include close-up images of nail heads, shingle edges, and gutters.

Estimate repair scope conservatively where impacts are cosmetic. Provide separate line items for paint correction, panel replacement, and full panel recoating where warranted. Advise property owners to retain vehicle service records and to photograph interiors for any potential water staining that could indicate unnoticed breaches. Reference the NWS warning times in your reports to align field observations with the event timeline.