Tornado Alerts Near Richland, MT 59260

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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All Clear

No active tornado alerts near Richland

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

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Moderate

Average per year 1.1 tornados

Peak season month July

Total on record 54 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Richland

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF0	Light damage	3 mi × 25 yd	None	17 mi	Jul 12, 2024
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 25 yd	None	17 mi	Jul 12, 2024
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 25 yd	None	18 mi	Jul 12, 2024
EF0	Light damage	1.5 mi × 50 yd	None	17 mi	Jun 1, 2023
EF2	Considerable damage	8 mi × 457 yd	None	7 mi	Jul 18, 2022
EF0	Light damage	0.8 mi × 50 yd	None	50 mi	May 20, 2020
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 15 yd	None	83 mi	Jun 17, 2014
EF2	Considerable damage	23 mi × 440 yd	None	41 mi	Jul 15, 2013
EF3	Severe damage	18 mi × 880 yd	2 dead, 1 hurt	52 mi	Jul 26, 2010
EF1	Moderate damage	2.6 mi × 17 yd	None	58 mi	Jun 16, 2010
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 1 yd	None	114 mi	May 27, 2010
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 5 yd	None	55 mi	Jul 13, 2009
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 10 yd	None	55 mi	Jul 13, 2009
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 10 yd	None	16 mi	Aug 10, 2007
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 5 yd	None	63 mi	Jun 25, 2005
EF0	Light damage	100 mi × 10 yd	None	42 mi	Aug 23, 2004
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	109 mi	Aug 6, 2003
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	119 mi	Jul 8, 2003
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	110 mi	Jul 8, 2003
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	58 mi	Jul 8, 2002
EF0	Light damage	23 mi × 75 yd	None	81 mi	Jul 20, 2001
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	33 mi	Jul 20, 2001
EF0	Light damage	5 mi × 50 yd	None	72 mi	Jul 20, 2001
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	49 mi	Jul 10, 2000
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	74 mi	Jul 3, 2000
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 200 yd	None	64 mi	Jul 2, 2000
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 100 yd	None	14 mi	Jun 21, 1999
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 40 yd	None	48 mi	Jun 21, 1999
EF1	Moderate damage	3 mi × 200 yd	None	48 mi	Jul 4, 1998
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 300 yd	None	52 mi	Jul 4, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 60 yd	None	78 mi	Jul 17, 1997
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	95 mi	Aug 26, 1995
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	58 mi	Aug 26, 1995
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	55 mi	Aug 26, 1995
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 80 yd	None	116 mi	Jul 11, 1995
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	100 mi	Aug 13, 1993
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	43 mi	Jun 29, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	46 mi	May 25, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	86 mi	May 11, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	87 mi	May 10, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	36 mi	Aug 18, 1989
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	22 mi	Jul 5, 1988
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	22 mi	Jul 5, 1988
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	22 mi	Jul 5, 1988
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	22 mi	Jul 5, 1988
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	22 mi	Jul 5, 1988
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	18 mi	Jun 8, 1988
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	18 mi	Jun 8, 1988
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	18 mi	Jun 8, 1988
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	18 mi	Jun 8, 1988
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 100 yd	None	55 mi	Jul 10, 1983
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 500 yd	1 dead, 1 hurt	72 mi	Jul 9, 1983
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	31 mi	Jul 4, 1978
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	120 mi	Jun 1, 1978

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Richland over 25 years

54

Total tornados on record

1.1

Average per year

EF3

Strongest recorded

Jul

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

42

EF1

9

EF2

2

EF3

1

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1978 2024

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF3 SHERIDAN, MO Jul 26, 2010

18 mi path 2 deaths 1 injured

EF2 ROOSEVELT, MO Jul 15, 2013

23 mi path

EF2 VALLEY, MO Jul 18, 2022

8 mi path

EF1 MCCONE, MO Jul 9, 1983

1 mi path 1 deaths 1 injured

EF1 ROOSEVELT, MO Jul 4, 1998

3 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Richland 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 Richland

🛡️ 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 Richland with live tracking