State history
Tornadoes in Montana
Montana averages 10 tornadoes per year. Here is the complete history.
The stats
- Average: 10 tornadoes/year.
- Peak season: June-July.
- Regional patterns.
- Community awareness.
Notable events
- Various eastern MT events — annual activity.
- 2010 outbreak events — multiple.
- 2023 outbreak events — recent activity.
Major cities
Billings
117k. Largest city.
Missoula
73k. Western MT.
Great Falls
60k.
Bozeman
55k.
Helena
32k. Capital.
Kalispell
25k. NW MT.
NWS coverage
NWS Billings
Central-eastern MT.
NWS Glasgow
NE MT.
NWS Great Falls
W MT.
NWS Missoula
Western MT.
Preparedness
- Weather radio.
- WEA enabled.
- Family communication plan.
- Community shelter awareness.
- Storm shelter installation.
- Insurance current.
- Regular drills.
For residents
- Preparedness essential.
- Local NWS office familiarity.
- Community engagement.
- Family plan.
- Insurance verification.