Tornado History
Fergus Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Fergus, Montana. The records below identify 27 tornadoes from 1964 through 2005, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $4.2M, with 0 deaths and 3 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Fergus, Montana
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 13 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Fergus, Montana with 0 deaths
1999 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (12 events)
Longest tornado: 10 miles in Fergus, Montana
Widest tornado: 200.0 yards in Fergus, Montana
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Aug 23, 1998
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Fergus, Montana, June is the most active month with 13 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1999 was the most active year with 6 recorded tornadoes.
Property Damage Trends
Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1999 with at least $4.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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Notable Tornado Records
The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 14, 1999 | F2 | Fergus, Montana | 5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 3 | $4.0M |
| July 8, 2002 | F2 | Fergus, Montana | 10 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| June 8, 1976 | F2 | Fergus, Montana | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 25, 1996 | F2 | Fergus, Montana | 2 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 20, 1964 | F2 | Fergus, Montana | 2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 28, 1981 | F2 | Fergus, Montana | 1.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| August 23, 1998 | F1 | Fergus, Montana | 3.5 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $35K |
| June 3, 1971 | F1 | Fergus, Montana | 2.3 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| August 23, 1998 | F0 | Fergus, Montana | 0.3 mi | 7 yd | 0 | 0 | $4K |
| June 21, 1999 | F0 | Fergus, Montana | 0.2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $3K |
| June 8, 1988 | F0 | Fergus, Montana | 0.2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| July 7, 1999 | F0 | Fergus, Montana | 0.2 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
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Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.