Tornado Alerts Near Monarch, MT 59463

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

✅

All Clear

No active tornado alerts near Monarch

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

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Low

Average per year 0.9 tornados

Peak season month June

Total on record 47 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Monarch

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF0	Light damage	2.1 mi × 60 yd	None	99 mi	Jun 10, 2023
EF0	Light damage	1.3 mi × 50 yd	None	28 mi	Jul 6, 2022
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 400 yd	None	42 mi	Jun 27, 2019
EF0	Light damage	1.4 mi × 50 yd	None	40 mi	Jun 23, 2018
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 10 yd	None	122 mi	Jun 13, 2014
EF0	Light damage	1.1 mi × 100 yd	None	84 mi	Jun 5, 2012
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 5 yd	None	71 mi	Jun 28, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 5 yd	None	84 mi	Jun 17, 2005
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 50 yd	None	31 mi	Apr 22, 2003
EF0	Light damage	4 mi × 10 yd	None	78 mi	Aug 5, 2002
EF0	Light damage	5 mi × 50 yd	None	22 mi	Aug 5, 2002
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 50 yd	None	130 mi	Jul 8, 2002
EF2	Considerable damage	10 mi × 200 yd	None	73 mi	Jul 8, 2002
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	47 mi	Jun 28, 2002
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 20 yd	None	40 mi	Jul 8, 2000
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 10 yd	None	13 mi	Jul 5, 2000
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 20 yd	None	77 mi	Aug 14, 1999
EF2	Considerable damage	5 mi × 100 yd	0 dead, 3 hurt	68 mi	Aug 14, 1999
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	54 mi	Jul 20, 1999
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	48 mi	Jul 7, 1999
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	45 mi	Jul 7, 1999
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 75 yd	None	56 mi	Jun 30, 1999
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	61 mi	Jun 21, 1999
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 10 yd	None	130 mi	Jun 18, 1999
EF1	Moderate damage	3.5 mi × 10 yd	None	56 mi	Aug 23, 1998
EF0	Light damage	4 mi × 10 yd	None	52 mi	Aug 23, 1998
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 20 yd	None	41 mi	Jun 19, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	78 mi	Jun 6, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	104 mi	Jun 26, 1996
EF2	Considerable damage	2 mi × 30 yd	None	56 mi	Jun 25, 1996
EF2	Considerable damage	1 mi × 300 yd	None	29 mi	Apr 24, 1994
EF2	Considerable damage	1.5 mi × 100 yd	None	29 mi	Apr 24, 1994
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	121 mi	Aug 16, 1993
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	57 mi	Jun 21, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	61 mi	Jul 5, 1990
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	61 mi	Jul 5, 1988
EF3	Severe damage	12 mi × 200 yd	None	76 mi	Jul 5, 1988
EF3	Severe damage	10 mi × 200 yd	None	72 mi	Jul 5, 1988
EF3	Severe damage	3 mi × 200 yd	0 dead, 2 hurt	67 mi	Jul 5, 1988
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	144 mi	Jun 6, 1986
EF2	Considerable damage	1.5 mi × 100 yd	None	88 mi	May 28, 1981
EF1	Moderate damage	N/A	None	51 mi	Jun 1, 1980
EF1	Moderate damage	N/A	None	104 mi	May 25, 1980
EF1	Moderate damage	N/A	None	104 mi	May 25, 1980
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	105 mi	May 24, 1977
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	40 mi	May 10, 1977
EF2	Considerable damage	N/A	None	42 mi	Jun 8, 1976

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Monarch over 24 years

47

Total tornados on record

0.9

Average per year

EF3

Strongest recorded

Jun

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

30

EF1

7

EF2

7

EF3

3

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1976 2023

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF3 CHOUTEAU, MO Jul 5, 1988

12 mi path

EF3 CHOUTEAU, MO Jul 5, 1988

10 mi path

EF3 CHOUTEAU, MO Jul 5, 1988

3 mi path 2 injured

EF2 FERGUS, MO Jul 8, 2002

10 mi path

EF2 FERGUS, MO Aug 14, 1999

5 mi path 3 injured

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Monarch 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 Monarch

🛡️ 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

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Cities near Monarch with live tracking

Tornado Alerts Near Monarch, Montana 59463

🌪️ Current Alert Status

📋 Tornado History

📈 Historical Trends

EF Scale Distribution

Yearly Tornado Count

Strongest Tornados on Record

📅 Tornado Season

US Tornado Activity by Month

🛡️ Tornado Safety

Tornado Watch — Be Prepared

Tornado Warning — Take Cover NOW

After a Tornado

Where to Shelter

📍 Nearby Tornado Monitoring