Billings storm history
Storm events recorded in Billings, North Dakota between 1950 and 2025.
374
Total events
7
Tornadoes
113
Hail
6
Floods
0
Deaths
$6.3M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Blizzard Blizzard
Strong winds and snow combined to produce a blizzard.
High Wind High Wind
Fryburg NDDOT site reported wind gusts to 72 mph.
High Wind High Wind
Billings County had estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.
High Wind High Wind
Billings County had estimated gusts to 60 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated by a trained spotter.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated by the public.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Minimum wind chill values dropped to between 45 below to around 60 below over most locations.
Drought Drought
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values dropped as low as 60 below.
Drought Drought
High Wind High Wind
Billings County had estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
High Wind High Wind
Billings County had estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.
Drought Drought
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Billings County received an estimated six inches of snow.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values dropped to around 70 below.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A cold front moving through the area produced gusty winds which combined with a narrow band of snow to produce reduced visibility and some snow covered roads which became slippery.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Billings County received an estimated eight inches of snow.
High Wind High Wind
Fryburg NDDOT site reported wind gusts to 84 mph.
Dense Smoke Dense Smoke
Blizzard Blizzard
Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Fairfield received six inches of snow.
High Wind High Wind
Fryburg NDDOT site reported wind gusts to 58 mph.
Blizzard Blizzard
Strong winds combined with snow on the ground to produce a ground blizzard.
Blizzard Blizzard
Strong winds, occasional falling snow, and snow on the ground combined to produce a blizzard.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Billings County received an estimated 13 inches of snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Billings County received an estimated eight inches of snow.
High Wind High Wind
Billings County had estimated gusts to 60 mph.
High Wind High Wind
Billings County had estimated wind gusts of 60 mph.
High Wind High Wind
Fryburg NDDOT site reported wind gusts to 62 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated by the public.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Extensive damage was reported throughout the community of Fairfield and surrounding areas, especially to the west. Approximately 100 power poles were snapped throughout the area. A pad mounted electrical transformer weighing approximately two tons was blown over about eight miles…
High Wind High Wind
Fryburg NDDOT site reported a wind gust of 58 mph.
Hail Hail
High Wind High Wind
Billings County had estimated gusts to 60 mph.
Blizzard Blizzard
Strong winds and heavy snow combined to produce a blizzard.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 21 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 | 15 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 18 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 15 | 0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 16 | 0 |
| 2010 | 20 | 0 |
| 2009 | 13 | 1 |
| 2008 | 13 | 0 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 13 | 1 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 6 | 1 |
| 1984 | 4 | 1 |
| 1983 | 3 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |