Montana, 1999

Damaging Winds in Montana, June 18, 1999

June 18, 1999 · NWS BYZ · 5 events in 4 counties and zones

4 thunderstorm wind, 1 funnel cloud, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 1 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
5

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

The radar

The Billings radar (KBLX), 113 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 02:11 UTC.

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Event by event

4 thunderstorm wind, 1 funnel cloud. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wheatland

When
June 18, 7:12 PM MST
Where
Wheatland County, Harlowton
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by
TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates
46.430, -109.820

Spotter estimated 60 mph wind gust. Some power lines were downed in Harlowton and in Shawmut.

Thunderstorm Wind, Golden Valley

When
June 18, 7:40 PM MST
Where
Golden Valley County, Ryegate
Measured
61 kt (70 mph)
Reported by
TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates
46.300, -109.250

Spotter estimated wind gust of 70 mph. Several large branches were downed in Ryegate.

Funnel Cloud, Musselshell

When
June 18, 7:45 PM MST
Where
Musselshell County, 20 mi S of Roundup
Reported by
TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates
46.497, -108.398 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Musselshell

When
June 18, 8:20 PM MST to 8:30 PM MST
Where
Musselshell County, Roundup
Measured
56 kt (64 mph)
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
46.450, -108.530

Musselshell County Sheriff reported 65 mph wind gusts. Several large tree branches and street signs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Yellowstone

When
June 18, 8:30 PM MST
Where
Yellowstone County, Billings
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
45.800, -108.480

Montana State Highway Patrol estimated 60 mph wind gusts in Billings

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Funnel Cloud
A rotating column of cloud extending from a thunderstorm that did not reach the ground.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 5698325, 5698326, 5698329, 5698327, 5698328.