Tornado Alerts Near Reserve, MT 59258

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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No active tornado alerts near Reserve

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

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Moderate

Average per year 1.5 tornados

Peak season month July

Total on record 75 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Reserve

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF0	Light damage	1.1 mi × 50 yd	None	78 mi	Sep 17, 2025
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	73 mi	Sep 12, 2025
EF0	Light damage	0.6 mi × 50 yd	None	103 mi	Jun 27, 2024
EF0	Light damage	0.9 mi × 40 yd	None	62 mi	Jun 10, 2021
EF0	Light damage	2.1 mi × 100 yd	None	79 mi	Jun 10, 2021
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 100 yd	None	76 mi	Jun 10, 2021
EF0	Light damage	0.6 mi × 50 yd	None	83 mi	Jun 10, 2021
EF2	Considerable damage	0.5 mi × 400 yd	1 dead, 28 hurt	86 mi	Jul 9, 2018
EF1	Moderate damage	2.1 mi × 250 yd	None	17 mi	Jul 9, 2018
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 10 yd	None	99 mi	May 23, 2018
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	27 mi	Jul 29, 2017
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 20 yd	None	82 mi	Jun 21, 2016
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 30 yd	None	17 mi	May 9, 2016
EF1	Moderate damage	6.2 mi × 50 yd	None	92 mi	Jun 30, 2015
EF1	Moderate damage	6 mi × 50 yd	None	86 mi	Jun 30, 2015
EF1	Moderate damage	5.3 mi × 50 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	81 mi	Jun 30, 2015
EF2	Considerable damage	0.5 mi × 100 yd	0 dead, 9 hurt	90 mi	May 26, 2014
EF0	Light damage	1.1 mi × 30 yd	None	81 mi	Jul 21, 2012
EF0	Light damage	5.3 mi × 50 yd	None	59 mi	May 22, 2012
EF0	Light damage	11.5 mi × 50 yd	None	59 mi	Jul 29, 2011
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 30 yd	0 dead, 2 hurt	96 mi	Jul 22, 2011
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 30 yd	None	118 mi	Jul 8, 2009
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 1 yd	None	97 mi	Jul 5, 2009
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 40 yd	None	61 mi	Aug 10, 2007
EF0	Light damage	1.4 mi × 60 yd	None	70 mi	Jun 11, 2007
EF1	Moderate damage	3 mi × 70 yd	None	52 mi	Jun 11, 2007
EF0	Light damage	100 mi × 10 yd	None	30 mi	Jul 14, 2004
EF0	Light damage	100 mi × 10 yd	None	21 mi	Jul 14, 2004
EF0	Light damage	300 mi × 10 yd	None	20 mi	Jul 14, 2004
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 40 yd	None	70 mi	Jul 18, 2003
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	65 mi	May 6, 2003
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	97 mi	Jul 20, 2001
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 15 yd	None	95 mi	Jul 20, 2001
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	54 mi	Jul 5, 2001
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	60 mi	Jul 5, 2001
EF0	Light damage	6 mi × 50 yd	None	121 mi	Jun 12, 2000
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 30 yd	None	39 mi	Jul 21, 1999
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	29 mi	Jul 21, 1999
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 20 yd	None	52 mi	Sep 4, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	67 mi	Jul 29, 1995
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 12 yd	None	73 mi	Aug 22, 1993
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 11 yd	None	73 mi	Aug 22, 1993
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	69 mi	Aug 22, 1993
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	94 mi	Aug 13, 1993
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	86 mi	Aug 13, 1993
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	37 mi	Jul 7, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	105 mi	Jul 14, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	85 mi	Jun 25, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	102 mi	May 31, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	31 mi	May 25, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	3 mi	May 25, 1991
EF0	Light damage	N/A	0 dead, 1 hurt	85 mi	Jul 2, 1990
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	57 mi	Jul 2, 1990
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	37 mi	Jun 27, 1990
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	75 mi	Aug 23, 1989
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	75 mi	Aug 23, 1989
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	68 mi	Aug 23, 1989
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 13 yd	None	121 mi	Jun 28, 1989
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 13 yd	None	112 mi	May 3, 1989
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	41 mi	Jul 5, 1988
EF0	Light damage	0.7 mi × 13 yd	None	102 mi	Aug 16, 1987
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 13 yd	None	90 mi	Aug 21, 1985
EF1	Moderate damage	3 mi × 400 yd	None	102 mi	Jun 11, 1984
EF1	Moderate damage	9 mi × 40 yd	None	124 mi	Aug 24, 1983
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 10 yd	None	106 mi	Jul 9, 1983
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 13 yd	None	79 mi	Jul 9, 1983
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 10 yd	None	78 mi	Jul 14, 1982
EF2	Considerable damage	0.4 mi × 23 yd	None	50 mi	Jun 27, 1982
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	31 mi	Jul 13, 1980
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	79 mi	Jun 3, 1980
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	43 mi	Jul 29, 1979
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	49 mi	Jul 29, 1979
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	108 mi	Jun 30, 1979
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	58 mi	May 13, 1977
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	37 mi	May 13, 1977

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Reserve over 33 years

75

Total tornados on record

1.5

Average per year

EF2

Strongest recorded

Jul

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

62

EF1

10

EF2

3

EF3

0

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1977 2025

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF2 MCKENZIE, NO Jul 9, 2018

0.5 mi path 1 deaths 28 injured

EF2 MCKENZIE, NO May 26, 2014

0.5 mi path 9 injured

EF2 WILLIAMS, NO Jun 27, 1982

0.4 mi path

EF1 BILLINGS, NO Aug 24, 1983

9 mi path

EF1 GOLDEN VALLEY, NO Jun 30, 2015

6.2 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

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

US Tornado Activity by Month

Jan

2%

Feb

3%

Mar

7%

Apr

10%

May

18%

Jun

16%

PEAK

Jul

12%

Aug

9%

Sep

7%

Oct

6%

Nov

5%

Dec

3%

Current month Peak for Reserve

🛡️ 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

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