Tornado History
Powder River Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Powder River, Montana. The records below identify 18 tornadoes from 1954 through 2014, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $815K, with 0 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Powder River, Montana
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Powder River, Montana with 0 deaths
1964 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 6 miles in Powder River, Montana
Widest tornado: 200.0 yards in Powder River, Montana
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Jul 5, 2000
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Powder River, Montana, June is the most active month with 7 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1964 was the most active year with 2 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 2010 with at least $257K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 25, 1964 | F2 | Powder River, Montana | 6 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| June 21, 2010 | EF2 | Powder River, Montana | 0.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| May 27, 1954 | F2 | Powder River, Montana | 0.1 mi | 23 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| July 25, 1966 | F2 | Powder River, Montana | 2 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 | $250 |
| June 21, 2010 | EF1 | Powder River, Montana | 1 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $107K |
| June 3, 1971 | F1 | Powder River, Montana | 5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 13, 1984 | F1 | Powder River, Montana | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 18, 1964 | F1 | Powder River, Montana | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| May 24, 1990 | F1 | Powder River, Montana | 0.2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 28, 1996 | F1 | Powder River, Montana | 0.5 mi | 5 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 23, 1992 | F0 | Powder River, Montana | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 30, 1985 | F0 | Powder River, Montana | 0.1 mi | 3 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.