Tornado History
Sheridan Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Sheridan, Montana. The records below identify 10 tornadoes from 1971 through 2018, including a highest listed rating of EF3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $300K, with 2 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Sheridan, Montana
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 8 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF3 in Sheridan, Montana with 2 deaths
2004 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 300 miles in Sheridan, Montana
Widest tornado: 880.0 yards in Sheridan, Montana
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Jul 14, 2004
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Sheridan, Montana, July is the most active month with 8 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2004 was the most active year with 3 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 $300K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 26, 2010 | EF3 | Sheridan, Montana | 18 mi | 880 yd | 2 | 1 | $300K |
| July 2, 1971 | F2 | Sheridan, Montana | 10 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $250 |
| July 9, 2018 | EF1 | Sheridan, Montana | 2.1 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 5, 1988 | F0 | Sheridan, Montana | 0.2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 25, 1991 | F0 | Sheridan, Montana | 0.2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 14, 2004 | F0 | Sheridan, Montana | 300 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 14, 2004 | F0 | Sheridan, Montana | 100 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 14, 2004 | F0 | Sheridan, Montana | 100 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 9, 2016 | EF0 | Sheridan, Montana | 0.46 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 29, 2017 | EF0 | Sheridan, Montana | 0.13 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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Source And Limits
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.