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Billings, MT Tornado History — 20 Tornadoes Since 1950

Montana · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

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

Tornadoes Since 1950
20
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
5.0% of total
Peak Month
June
10 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years

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.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 0
2021 0
2020 0
2019 0
2018 0
2017 0
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 0
2011 2
2010 1
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 3
1960s 2
1970s 4
1990s 6
2000s 2
2010s 3

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.

EF0 13
EF1 4
EF2 2
EF3 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 0
May 1
Jun 10
Jul 7
Aug 2
Sep 0
Oct 0
Nov 0
Dec 0

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

Costliest Tornado
EF2 on June 20, 2010 — $30.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF2 on June 20, 2010 — 120 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on June 16, 1965 — 20.6 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on June 6, 2011.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Billings, MT had?
Since 1950, 20 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Billings. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Billings?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Billings, with 10 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
When was the most recent tornado near Billings?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Billings was an EF0 on June 6, 2011.
How do I get tornado warnings for Billings?
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