Billings, MT Tornado History — 20 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Billings, MT had?
Billings has had 20 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Billings?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Billings was an EF0 on June 6, 2011.
When is tornado season in Billings?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Billings, with 10 on record. April through June account for 11 of the 20 tornadoes on record near Billings.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Billings
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 3 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.
Tornadoes by Decade
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
Tornadoes by Month
Have any tornadoes near Billings been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Billings from any of the 20 tornadoes since 1950, though 3 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Billings
What the record shows near Billings
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Billings, with 6 of the 20 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 3 so far. The Billings record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Billings, 17 reached EF0 or EF1 and 3 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Billings is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Billings has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 3 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 2, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.