Thunderstorm Wind in Beaverhead County, Montana

Thunderstorm Wind July 2, 2025 · Beaverhead County, Montana

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Estimated wind gust of 58 mph at an Ambient weather station, Chicken Coop.

The wider storm

An upper level trough brought embedded shortwaves aloft that developed thunderstorms in the region. Storms on July 1st were concentrated in Southwest MT. Coverage of thunderstorms became widespread across the region July 2nd due to better shear and moisture. The main hazards with storms were severe wind gusts.

Began near Dillon (45.2100, -112.6300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1266197. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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