Montana, 2024Damaging Winds in Montana, July 13, 2024
July 13, 2024 · NWS BYZ · 20 events in 3 counties and zones
Between 630-830 PM MDT, severe thunderstorm winds moved across Custer County and over the town of Miles City. Wind speeds up to 77 mph were reported resulting in widespread significant tree damage including the uprooting of large trees which in some cases fell on vehicles and other property.
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- 0
- Injuries
- 3
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- None recorded
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Between 630-830 PM MDT, severe thunderstorm winds moved across Custer County and over the town of Miles City. Wind speeds up to 77 mph were reported resulting in widespread significant tree damage including the uprooting of large trees which in some cases fell on vehicles and other property. Downed power lines caused power outages across the Miles City area. At least one rooftop was reported blown off a house. Power outages and large tree damage was also reported in Fallon County in Baker where the airport recorded a wind gust of 79 mph. In addition, one location in northwest Custer County recorded 2.92 inches of rainfall in 30 minutes and hail up to nickel size covered the ground.
Thunderstorm Wind, Custer
- When
- July 13, 6:08 PM MST
- Where
- Custer County, 0.84 mi NW of Miles City
- Measured
- 67 kt (77 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Storm Chaser
- Coordinates
- 46.410, -105.840
Tree and powerline damage, along with power outages, were reported throughout Miles City.
Thunderstorm Wind, Custer
- When
- July 13, 6:10 PM MST
- Where
- Custer County, 0.84 mi NW of Miles City
- Measured
- 63 kt (72 mph) measured gust
- Reported by
- Storm Chaser
- Coordinates
- 46.410, -105.840
Thunderstorm Wind, Custer
- When
- July 13, 6:15 PM MST
- Where
- Custer County, 3.74 mi SSE of Ft Keogh
- Measured
- 53 kt (61 mph) measured gust
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 46.330, -105.840
Thunderstorm Wind, Custer
- When
- July 13, 6:16 PM MST
- Where
- Custer County, 4.2 mi NE of Miles City
- Measured
- 61 kt (70 mph) measured gust
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 46.450, -105.780
Thunderstorm Wind, Custer
- When
- July 13, 6:21 PM MST
- Where
- Custer County, 0.48 mi E of Miles City Arpt
- Measured
- 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Public
- Coordinates
- 46.430, -105.870
Tree limb damage and shingle damage was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind, Custer
- When
- July 13, 6:22 PM MST
- Where
- Custer County, 1.18 mi SE of Miles City Arpt
- Measured
- 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Public
- Coordinates
- 46.420, -105.860
Power poles were snapped and 3 inch diameter tree limbs were broken.
Thunderstorm Wind, Custer
- When
- July 13, 6:28 PM MST
- Where
- Custer County, 1.18 mi NW of Miles City
- Measured
- 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Public
- Coordinates
- 46.410, -105.850
Trees were uprooted and a roof was blown off a house.
Thunderstorm Wind, Custer
- When
- July 13, 6:30 PM MST
- Where
- Custer County, 0.84 mi NW of Miles City
- Measured
- 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
- Injuries
- 3 direct, 0 indirect
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 46.410, -105.840
Several injuries occurred due to trees falling on them and vehicles. At least one person was hospitalized.
Thunderstorm Wind, Custer
- When
- July 13, 6:30 PM MST
- Where
- Custer County, 9.53 mi E of Miles City
- Measured
- 67 kt (77 mph) measured gust
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 46.400, -105.630
Thunderstorm Wind, Fallon
- When
- July 13, 7:15 PM MST
- Where
- Fallon County, 8.94 mi SSW of Willard
- Measured
- 61 kt (70 mph) measured gust
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 46.080, -104.440
Thunderstorm Wind, Fallon
- When
- July 13, 7:15 PM MST
- Where
- Fallon County, 4.5 mi ENE of Plevna
- Measured
- 56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 46.440, -104.430
Thunderstorm Wind, Fallon
- When
- July 13, 7:22 PM MST
- Where
- Fallon County, 1.38 mi S of Baker Arpt
- Measured
- 69 kt (79 mph) measured gust
- Reported by
- ASOS
- Coordinates
- 46.350, -104.250
Thunderstorm Wind, Fallon
- When
- July 13, 7:25 PM MST
- Where
- Fallon County, 0.84 mi SE of Baker
- Measured
- 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 46.360, -104.270
Power poles and large trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind, Custer
- When
- July 13, 7:40 PM MST
- Where
- Custer County, 3.65 mi SE of Knowlton
- Measured
- 63 kt (72 mph) measured gust
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 46.310, -105.030
Thunderstorm Wind, Carter
- When
- July 13, 7:51 PM MST
- Where
- Carter County, 1.45 mi E of Ridgeway
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 45.480, -104.490
Winds were estimated at 60 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind, Carter
- When
- July 13, 7:55 PM MST
- Where
- Carter County, 7.97 mi NNE of Belltower
- Measured
- 55 kt (63 mph) measured gust
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 45.740, -104.330
Thunderstorm Wind, Carter
- When
- July 13, 7:58 PM MST
- Where
- Carter County, 1.45 mi E of Ridgeway
- Measured
- 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 45.480, -104.490
Winds of 60 to 70 mph were estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind, Carter
- When
- July 13, 7:58 PM MST
- Where
- Carter County, 4.15 mi N of Belltower
- Measured
- 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- COOP Observer
- Coordinates
- 45.690, -104.380
An estimated wind gust of 70 mph was reported 4 miles north of Belltower.
Thunderstorm Wind, Carter
- When
- July 13, 8:00 PM MST
- Where
- Carter County, 1.45 mi E of Ridgeway
- Measured
- 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 45.480, -104.490
Weather spotter had a broken out window in his home.
Thunderstorm Wind, Carter
- When
- July 13, 8:00 PM MST
- Where
- Carter County, Ridgeway
- Measured
- 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 45.480, -104.520
Numerous power poles were snapped.
- 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.
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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 2026-09-30. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1192878, 1192898, 1192899, 1192901, 1192881, 1192882, 1192884, 1192885, 1192902, 1192903, 1192905, 1192907, 1192887, 1192908, 1192911, 1192912, 1192913, 1196661, 1192890, 1192896.