Tornado Alerts Near Garryowen, MT 59031

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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All Clear

No active tornado alerts near Garryowen

There are currently no tornado warnings, watches, or severe thunderstorm alerts in effect for the Garryowen area. This page updates every 60 seconds from the National Weather Service.

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Low

Average per year 0.7 tornados

Peak season month June

Total on record 34 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Garryowen

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	113 mi	Jul 7, 2020
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 150 yd	None	60 mi	May 21, 2016
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	80 mi	Jul 8, 2013
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 50 yd	None	60 mi	Jun 6, 2011
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	73 mi	Jun 6, 2011
EF2	Considerable damage	0.7 mi × 120 yd	None	57 mi	Jun 20, 2010
EF2	Considerable damage	1 mi × 75 yd	None	67 mi	Jun 16, 2010
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 50 yd	None	75 mi	Aug 11, 2005
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 8 yd	None	124 mi	Jun 25, 2005
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	77 mi	Aug 26, 2004
EF0	Light damage	2.5 mi × 75 yd	None	38 mi	Jul 26, 2003
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	100 mi	Jun 22, 2002
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 5 yd	None	76 mi	Aug 15, 1999
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 30 yd	None	85 mi	May 20, 1999
EF0	Light damage	7 mi × 50 yd	None	42 mi	Aug 23, 1998
EF0	Light damage	7 mi × 50 yd	None	37 mi	Aug 23, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 5 yd	None	60 mi	Jul 4, 1998
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	68 mi	Jul 20, 1997
EF1	Moderate damage	4 mi × 5 yd	None	20 mi	Jun 22, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	29 mi	May 11, 1995
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	86 mi	Jul 10, 1992
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	19 mi	Jul 9, 1991
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	25 mi	Jun 21, 1991
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	62 mi	Jun 21, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	48 mi	Jun 19, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	67 mi	Jun 19, 1991
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	58 mi	May 24, 1990
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	71 mi	May 24, 1990
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	73 mi	Mar 23, 1988
EF2	Considerable damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	68 mi	May 4, 1986
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	14 mi	Jun 21, 1984
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	69 mi	Jul 6, 1979
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	69 mi	Jul 6, 1979
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	19 mi	Jun 24, 1978

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Garryowen over 22 years

34

Total tornados on record

0.7

Average per year

EF2

Strongest recorded

Jun

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

23

EF1

8

EF2

3

EF3

0

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1978 2020

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF2 CARBON, MO Jun 16, 2010

1 mi path

EF2 YELLOWSTONE, MO Jun 20, 2010

0.7 mi path

EF2 MUSSELSHELL, MO May 4, 1986

0.1 mi path

EF1 BIG HORN, MO Jun 22, 1996

4 mi path

EF1 YELLOWSTONE, MO May 21, 2016

2 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Garryowen sees the most tornado activity in Jun. Stay alert and have your shelter plan ready.

US Tornado Activity by Month

Jan

2%

Feb

3%

Mar

7%

Apr

10%

May

18%

PEAK

Jun

16%

Jul

12%

Aug

9%

Sep

7%

Oct

6%

Nov

5%

Dec

3%

Current month Peak for Garryowen

🛡️ Tornado Safety

What to know before, during, and after a tornado

⚠️ Tornado Watch

Meaning: Conditions are favorable for tornado development

Be prepared to take shelter. Stay alert for changing conditions.

🌪️ Tornado Warning

Meaning: A tornado has been spotted or detected on radar

TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY in your nearest safe shelter.

⚠️ Step 1

Tornado Watch — Be Prepared

Conditions are favorable for tornados. Monitor weather alerts, charge your phone, and review your shelter plan. Move vehicles into garages if possible.

🌪️ Step 2

Tornado Warning — Take Cover NOW

A tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. Move immediately to an interior room on the lowest floor (basement, bathroom, closet). Get under sturdy furniture. Stay away from windows.

🔍 Step 3

After a Tornado

Stay in your shelter until the warning expires. Check for injuries, avoid downed power lines, and watch for gas leaks. Document damage for insurance before cleanup.

Where to Shelter

✓ Best: Underground shelter or basement

✓ Good: Interior room on lowest floor

✓ Acceptable: Bathroom or closet (no exterior walls)

✓ If driving: Pull over, get below road level in a ditch

✗ NEVER: Stay in a mobile home — leave for sturdy building

✗ NEVER: Shelter under a highway overpass

📍 Nearby Tornado Monitoring

Cities near Garryowen with live tracking