Tornado Alerts Near Powderville, MT 59345

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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All Clear

No active tornado alerts near Powderville

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

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Low

Average per year 0.6 tornados

Peak season month June

Total on record 32 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Powderville

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF1	Moderate damage	0.8 mi × 100 yd	None	78 mi	Jun 7, 2018
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	23 mi	May 31, 2014
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	96 mi	May 31, 2014
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	48 mi	May 18, 2014
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 100 yd	None	34 mi	Aug 3, 2013
EF1	Moderate damage	0.6 mi × 100 yd	None	38 mi	Jul 8, 2013
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 67 yd	None	56 mi	May 20, 2011
EF2	Considerable damage	0.5 mi × 100 yd	None	39 mi	Jun 21, 2010
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 200 yd	None	66 mi	Jun 21, 2010
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 30 yd	None	55 mi	Jun 7, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	27 mi	Jul 5, 2000
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	45 mi	Jul 5, 2000
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 5 yd	None	85 mi	Aug 15, 1999
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 5 yd	None	29 mi	Jun 28, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 3 yd	None	81 mi	Jun 24, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 5 yd	None	94 mi	May 13, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	37 mi	Aug 26, 1995
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	88 mi	Aug 13, 1993
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	57 mi	Jul 23, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	75 mi	Jun 29, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	53 mi	Jun 24, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	86 mi	Jun 21, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	84 mi	Jun 21, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	78 mi	Jun 19, 1991
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	7 mi	May 24, 1990
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	48 mi	May 11, 1989
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 3 yd	None	51 mi	May 30, 1985
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	53 mi	Jun 21, 1984
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 50 yd	None	97 mi	Jun 21, 1984
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	55 mi	Jun 15, 1984
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	33 mi	Jun 13, 1984
EF1	Moderate damage	N/A	None	76 mi	Jun 14, 1980

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Powderville over 18 years

32

Total tornados on record

0.6

Average per year

EF2

Strongest recorded

Jun

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

22

EF1

9

EF2

1

EF3

0

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1980 2018

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF2 POWDER RIVER, MO Jun 21, 2010

0.5 mi path

EF1 BIG HORN, MO Jun 21, 1984

2 mi path

EF1 POWDER RIVER, MO Jun 13, 1984

1 mi path

EF1 POWDER RIVER, MO Jun 21, 2010

1 mi path

EF1 BIG HORN, MO Jun 7, 2018

0.8 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Powderville 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 Powderville

🛡️ 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 Powderville with live tracking