Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains storm history
Storm events recorded in Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains, Montana between 1950 and 2025.
28
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
0
Deaths
$50K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
High Wind High Wind
RAWS station HRKM8 measured a 61 mph gust.
High Wind High Wind
Several RAWS stations, including HRKM8 Harkness, LMRM8 Antelope, and BRRM8 Brenner in addition to mesonet station MTMQM Monida Pass (MT DOT) measured gusts in excess of 60 mph. The peak observed gust was 68 mph at Brenner.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Timber Butte fire started on 9/3 6 miles west of Dell, MT from an unknown cause. It burned through 2,245 acres of sagebrush and timber. There were a large concentration of dead down trees in the timber area. No structural damaged reported with the wildfire. The wildfire becam…
High Wind High Wind
Mesonet station HRKM8 Harkness RAWS measured a 58 mph and 60 mph wind gust.
High Wind High Wind
Mesonet station HRKM8 Harkness RAWS measured a 68 mph wind gust. Time estimated by nearby observations.
High Wind High Wind
RAWS station HRKM8 Harkness measured a 59 mph gust.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snotel equipment at JL Meadow estimated 9 inches new snow. Start, end, and verification time all estimated.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snotel equipment at Darkhorse Lake estimated 12 inches new snow.
High Wind High Wind
RAWS station HRKM8 Harkness measured a 62 mph gust.
High Wind High Wind
Harkness RAWS HRKM8 measured a gust to 70 mph.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Mesonet station MTMQM Monida Pass. Wind chill of -43F.
High Wind High Wind
RAWS station HRKM8 Harkness measured a lone gust to 60 mph.
High Wind High Wind
Measured by site BRRM8 near Brenner.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Two Snotel sites, JL Meadow, and Beagle SPrings, estimated snow that meets winter storm criteria. JL Meadow estimated 9 inches event total, while Beagle Spring estimated 8 inches in 12 hours.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Site at JL Meadow reported an event total of 9 inches of new snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
JLMeadow site estimated an event total of nearly 20 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sheriff's office reported a 72-car train hit a large snowdrift near the intersection of S Monida Rd and S Valley Rd. The lead engine derailed. Portions of I-15 were closed due to severe driving conditions.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sheriff's office reported multiple accidents, extremely poor visibility, and strong gusty winds along I-15, which a portion of became closed for a period of time. Wind gusts in excess of 60 mph were recorded by the Harkness RAWS equipment.
High Wind High Wind
Mesonet station Harkness RAWS (HRKM8) measured a lone gust of 78 mph.
High Wind High Wind
Mesonet station Brenner RAWS (BRRM8) measured a lone gust of 61 mph.
High Wind High Wind
Mesonet station Antelope RAWS (LMRM8) measured a lone gust of 58 mph.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
A minimum air temperature of -40 F was measured by an official sensor about 7 miles NNW of Monida.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
A minimum wind chill of -46 F was measured by an official sensor in Monida.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Multiple sensors measured wind chills of less than -40 F, including the Antelope RAWS (LMRM8) which measured a minimum wind chill of -58 F.
High Wind High Wind
The Brenner Raws (BRRM8) measured a gust of 59 mph.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
SNOTEL automated equipment estimated 24 hour snowfall of 9.0 inches at Beagle Springs, approximately 22 miles southwest of Dell. Elevation of equipment was 8,773 feet.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
SNOTEL automated equipment estimated 6 hour snowfall of 6.0 inches at JL Meadow, approximately 16 miles south of Grant. Elevation of equipment was 9,383 feet.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snotel Beagle Springs reported 8 inches new snow.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |