Hobson, MT hail — 14 Jul 2026 recap

Storm date 14 Jul 2026 (MDT). 2 reports ≥1.25 in near town. Max 2.50 in (tennis ball). Heading/path: NW.

On 14 Jul 2026, thunderstorms produced hail up to 2.50 in (tennis ball) at Hobson, MT. 2 hail reports of 1.25 in or larger were logged near Hobson centroid, at 6:08 p.m. MDT and 6:18 p.m. MDT. Hail fell on or next to the town street grid (E of the town centroid; NNE of the town centroid). Largest: 2.50 in at 1 N Hobson (6:18 p.m. MDT); 1.75 in at Hobson (6:08 p.m. MDT). This meets HailDataHub in-town qualify (2+ stones ≥1.25 in near the place centroid), not a rural offset or a single-report pin. Storm motion from the timed reports was toward the NW. Chasers and PDR/roof crews tracking the swath would treat Hobson as an in-town hit. Population is 160. Not a damage certificate. Not insurance.

Town

Population: 160 (MOE ±54) — Hobson, MT.

Median household income: $42,917 (MOE ±11,744).

Primary industry / how people make a living (ACS employment by industry): Educational services, health care, and social assistance (27%); Retail trade (25%).

Median age: 60.7 (MOE ±16.0).