Meagher storm history
Storm events recorded in Meagher, Montana between 1950 and 2025.
279
Total events
3
Tornadoes
45
Hail
6
Floods
0
Deaths
$125K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station NCRM8 Newlan Creek RAWS. Time of gust is estimated using radar given the site reports a peak gust one time per hour.
Hail Hail
Hail up to half dollar sized at Showdown Ski Area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured via station MtDPC Deep Creek.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Meagher County Sheriff's office reported that a portion of Highway 360 west of White Sulphur Springs was closed due to flooding on the roadways.
Hail Hail
Most hail was dime sized, with several quarter sized stones mixed in.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Mesonet station measured 1.13 inches of heavy rainfall.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Mesonet station stcm8 stringer creek - snotel station elevation.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Tt407 Firelab qd no. 2.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Reported 8 inches of snowfall relayed via social media with location estimated by report description.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Onion Park Snotel reports 11 inches of snow accumulation.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Boulder Mountain Snotel estimates a 24 hour snow total of 16 inches.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Multiple sensors observed wind chills between -42 and -45 F on Feb 22 and 23, including mesonet station ncrm8 Newlan Creek RAWS.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Public reports 12 inches of new snow overnight at Showdown Ski resort.
High Wind High Wind
RAWS at White Sulphur Sprints recorded a wind gust of 61 mph.
Wildfire Wildfire
The American Fork Fire was a lightning caused incident located in the Crazy Mountains. Only the northwest flank of this fire was located in Meagher County, with a majority of it residing over Park and Sweet Grass Counties. By July 31st, the fire charred 14,397 acres and was only …
Wildfire Wildfire
The Woods Creek Fire was lightning caused fire located in the Big Belt Mountains, discovered on July 10th. It was classified as a type one incident on July 31st, and resulted in evacuations on the eastern side of the fire. It ultimately burned 55,449 acres with an estimated incid…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Ellis Fire was discovered in the Helena National Forest about 2.5 miles southwest of the Smith River on July 8th. It became a part of the Divide Complex type one incident team on July 23rd, and the cause is still under investigation. The fire had burned 1,227 acres by the end…
High Wind High Wind
Martinsdale 9 WSW measured a 52 kt (60 mph) non-thunderstorm wind gust.
High Wind High Wind
Newland Creek 13 N White Sulphur Springs measured a 52 kt (60 mph) non-thunderstorm wind gust.
High Wind High Wind
Ef smith mesonet records wind gust of 68 MPH.
High Wind High Wind
Lennep mesonet reports wind gust of 70 MPH.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Estimated 10 inches of snowfall at showdown ski area in the last 24 hours. still snowing hard. report via facebook.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A trained spotter at 7 SSE Neihart reported a snowfall total of 24 inches, snowfall rates briefly reached up to 4 inches per hour between 4 and 5 am MST.
High Wind High Wind
White Sulphur Springs station K7S6 measured a 68 kt (78 mph) non-thunderstorm wind gust.
High Wind High Wind
Checkerboard station measured a 59 kt (68 mph) non-thunderstorm wind gust.
High Wind High Wind
Station K7S6 (4 S White Sulphur Springs) measured a 51 kt (59 mph) non-thunderstorm wind gust.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Trained spotter reports 3 of snow 7 SSE of Neihart.
High Wind High Wind
Inger.
High Wind High Wind
Ef smith.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Trained spotter reports 6 of snow at 7SSE Neihart. Snow began around 2130 on 11/30.
High Wind High Wind
White Sulphur Springs Airport measured a 53 kt (61 mph) non-thunderstorm wind gust.
High Wind High Wind
White Sulphur Springs station (4 S White Sulphur Springs) measured a 54 kt (62 mph) non-thunderstorm wind gust.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
MDT Deep Creek station reports moderate to heavy snow and wind gusts up to 55 mph.
High Wind High Wind
Mesonet station at 14 WNW Ringling measured a 51 kt (59 mph) non-thunderstorm wind gust.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Social media report of 9.5in snow in Martinsdale.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Reported via facebook, likely 12+ inches, and still coming down.
High Wind High Wind
Mesonet station k7s6 3.6 s white sulphur springs (gtfwfo).
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station mtdpc deep creek US-12 (mt dot).
Hail Hail
Post Office reported ping pong ball size (1.5 inch diameter) hail.
Hail Hail
Member of public reported ping pong ball size (1.5 inch diameter) via Facebook.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station K7S6 3.6 S White Sulphur Springs reported a thunderstorm wind gust of 53 kts (61 mph).
High Wind High Wind
Mesonet station mtdpc Deep Creek us-12 (mt dot). 14 wnw Ringling.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Measured 28 inches new snow last 24 hrs. ski area web report. 7 sse Neihart.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Reported 7 inches new snow at ski resort. web report. 7 sse Neihart.
High Wind High Wind
Measured 4 s White Sulphur Springs.
High Wind High Wind
Measured 4 s White Sulphur Springs.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Showdown Ski area reports 12 inches of snow for a storm total.
High Wind High Wind
High wind gust of 58 mph measured at mesonet Lennep Inger 5 WSW Martinsdale.
High Wind High Wind
High wind gust of 58 mph measured at mesonet Inger 6 NW Martinsdale.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A trained spotter reported 1 inch of rainfall in 20 minutes.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 14 | 0 |
| 2020 | 21 | 0 |
| 2019 | 12 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 15 | 0 |
| 2013 | 23 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 1 |
| 2011 | 13 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 18 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 | 15 | 0 |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 4 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 2 | 0 |
| 1956 | 2 | 0 |