Stillwater storm history
Storm events recorded in Stillwater, Montana between 1950 and 2025.
327
Total events
1
Tornadoes
185
Hail
17
Floods
0
Deaths
$3.4M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Significant flooding occurred all across Stillwater County, including streams and creeks emerging from the Beartooth Foothills. This resulted in numerous road closures and significant damage in spots to rural roads. Specifically; Whitebird, Benbow, and the Stillwater River roads …
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Mesonet station flsm8 at Fishtail.
Hail Hail
Large hail lasted 10 minutes.
Hail Hail
One inch hail reported.
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One and a quarter inch hail reported.
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Report from mping.
Hail Hail
One and a half inch hail reported.
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Winds gusted to 58 mph near Fishtail.
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Hail Hail
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Hail Hail
The time was estimated. Some damage to decking and a few dents to vehicles was noted.
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Flash Flood Flash Flood
Law enforcement reported flooding in Absarokee.
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Law enforcement reported flooding along Keyser Creek.
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Law enforcement reported flooding near Rapelje.
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Heavy rainfall and standing water was reported.
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County Road 306 was washed out and North Ridge Road was closed due to Keyser Creek overflowing.
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Flowing water was reported on the sidewalks and up to the doors of businesses in downtown Columbus.
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Hail Hail
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A wind gust of 60 mph was reported 6 miles east of Columbus.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
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A wind gust of 59 mph was recorded 3 miles west of Fishtail.
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A wind gust of 58 mph was recorded 12 miles south of Columbus.
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A wind gust of 58 mph was recorded 6 miles east of Columbus.
Hail Hail
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Car windshields were broken along with four house windows.
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Tree limbs 1-1.5 inches in diameter were broken. Pea-sized hail also occurred.
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The strong winds lasted 2 to 3 minutes.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 15 | 0 |
| 2018 | 25 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 27 | 0 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 26 | 1 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 | 21 | 0 |
| 2002 | 23 | 0 |
| 2001 | 18 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 9 | 0 |