Thunderstorm Wind in Pondera County, Montana

Thunderstorm Wind July 17, 2025 · Pondera County, Montana

52 mph

Measured gust (45 kt)

$500

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Peak wind gust of 52 mph resulted in a tree branch of 6 to 12 inches in diameter breaking off. Hail was the size of nickels.

The wider storm

A small shortwave aloft passing through the region brought scattered showers and thunderstorms to North-Central MT on the 17th and to Southwest MT on the 18th. The thermodynamic environment was favorable for severe storms to produce strong winds.

Began near Conrad Arpt (48.0700, -112.0000).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1280610. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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