Northern Blaine County storm history
Storm events recorded in Northern Blaine County, Montana between 1950 and 2025.
31
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
0
Deaths
$0
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Montana mesonet station Hogeland SW measured a -39F wind chill.
High Wind High Wind
Multiple sensors across Northern Blaine county (including the US-2 corridor), measured gusts in excess of 58 mph or sustained winds, averaging 40 mph over at least an hour. These sensors include MTCHK Chinook US-2 mp 403.5 (MT DOT), BFTM 4.4 E Hogeland (Agrimet), MT mesonet senso…
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Mesonet stations MTCHK Chinook and MTM48 Chinook E MDA both measured gusts in excess of 58 mph, in addition to MTCHK measuring sustained winds averaging 40 mph over an hour. The peak observed gust was 63 mph at Chinook E MDA.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A report from the public was received that stated 7 inches of snow fell in Chinook on the 12th. Start, criteria, and end times are all estimated.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Chinook COOP CNKM8 observed 24 hour snowfall of 8 inches between 9pm Thursday and 9pm Friday.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Blaine County DES reported freezing rain transitioned to snow, with about 2.5-3' of wet/heavy accumulation. The combination of these two led to very icy conditions which resulted in 3 vehicle slide offs and two rollovers.
High Wind High Wind
Montana mesonet station Chinook E measured a 60 mph gust.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Many sensors measured criteria cold, including mesonet station BFTM 4.4 E Hogeland (AGRIMET), which measured a -53F wind chill.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Mesonet sensor BFTM 4.4E Hogeland (Agrimet) measured a -41F wind chill.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Many mesonets observed criteria cold, including mesonet sensor BFTM 4.4 E Hogeland (AGRIMET) which measured a wind chill of -46 F.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A coop observer in Turner measured 6.8 inches of new snow over 24 hours.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Two sensors in northern Blaine county measured wind chill or ambient temperatures of -35 or less, including BFTM 4.4 E Hogeland (AGRIMET) which measured a -39 F wind chill.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Multiple sensors measured wind chills of -35F or less, including mesonet station MTM52 7.1 SE Hogeland (MT-MESO), which measured a -39F wind chill.
High Wind High Wind
Montana mesonet station Savoy SW acesavoy measured two gusts in excess of 60 mph, including a peak of 62 mph. Additionally, the sensor measured sustained winds, averaged over an hour, of 44 mph.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Blaine County Sheriff announced on social media that, per DOT, only emergency traffic was permitted on US-2 and MT-241. A social media post from broadcast media stated that the order was due to the combination of icy roads, snow, freezing rain, and lowered visibility from strong …
High Wind High Wind
Mesonet station MTM48 Chinook E - MDA measured a 59 mph gust.
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Mesonet station BFTM 4.4 miles east of Hogeland (Agrimet) measured a 58 mph gust.
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Mesonet station BFTM 4.4 E Hogeland (Agrimet) measured a 58 mph gust.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Trained spotter reported 5.0 inches 2SE Chinook.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Mesonet station BFTM 4.4 E Hogeland. Wind chill of -63F.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
CO-OP observer reported 2.0 inches of snow in less than 12 hours.
High Wind High Wind
Mesonet station MTM48 Chinook E - MDA measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.
High Wind High Wind
Mesonet station MTM52 7.1 SE Hogeland (MT-Meso) measured a wind gust of 64 mph.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer about two miles southwest of Fort Belknap reported an event total of 6.4 inches of snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Wind gusts up to 64 mph were recorded across northern Blaine County, which resulted in significant blowing of snow, poor visibility, and poor driving conditions. COOP observer located about 11 miles north of Turner reported an event total snow amount of 11.5 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
COOP observer located near Chinook reported an event total snow amount of 6 inches. A COOP observer located 21 miles north of Rudyard reported an event total snow amount of 8 inches. The official observer located 11 miles north of Turner reported an event total amount of 7.2 inch…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Multiple sensors measured wind chills of less than -40 F, including the Big Flat / Turner Agrimet (BFTM) which measured a minimum wind chill of -59 F.
High Wind High Wind
Mesonet station FBLM8 (Fort Belknap Raws) reported 69 mph wind gust.
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Mesonet station MTM48 (Chinook) reported 65 mph wind gust.
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Mesonet station MTM52 7.1 SE Hogeland reported 61 mph wind gust.
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Mesonet station MTM37 19.9 N Zurich reported 58 mph wind gust.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |