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Rosebud County Storm Activity

Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026

Looking for storm and wind reports in Rosebud County, Montana? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 153 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 77 high-wind reports with gusts up to 75 mph, plus 76 hail reports with hail up to 0.88". The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Rosebud County, Montana showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Rosebud County, Montana. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

153
Events (12 mo)
76
Hail
77
Wind
0
Tornado
0.88"
Max hail
75
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Nov 8, 2025 wind event near Rosebud County, Rosebud County, Montana, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Nov 8, 2025 wind event (65 mph) near Rosebud County. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Rosebud County

Current NEXRAD radar over Rosebud County, Montana with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Rosebud County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 2 storm days · 4 NWS warnings — hail to 0.75", wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 6 storm days · 1 SPC verified report · 21 NWS warnings — hail to 0.5", wind to 65 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 1000 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm 29 miles northwest of Miles City, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Angela and Rock Springs.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

“At 928 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm 34 miles north of Forsyth, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Rock Springs.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Saturday, July 25, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 25, 2026 storm activity in Rosebud County, Montana
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 910 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms extending from 12 miles north of Custer to 8 miles southeast of Crow Agency, or extending from 14 miles west of Hysham to 20 miles southeast of Hardin, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

“At 910 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms extending from 12 miles north of Custer to 8 miles southeast of Crow Agency, or extending from 14 miles west of Hysham to 20 miles southeast of Hardin, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Sunday, July 19, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 534 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of showers extending from 11 miles north of Busby to 15 miles northeast of Ranchester moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

“At 534 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of showers extending from 11 miles north of Busby to 15 miles northeast of Ranchester moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Friday, July 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 805 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 18 miles southwest of Melstone to 10 miles south of Custer, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Thursday, July 16, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 1138 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northeast of Colstrip, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Mainly rural areas of Central Rosebud County.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

“At 833 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms extending from 22 miles northeast of Colstrip to 13 miles northwest of Custer, or extending from 20 miles southeast of Forsyth to 25 miles west of Hysham, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 1123 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 39 miles north of Hysham to 24 miles north of Busby, or extending from 39 miles north of Hysham to 24 miles west of Colstrip, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, July 8, 2026 storm activity in Rosebud County, Montana
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 909 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18 miles northeast of Hysham, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Vananda.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

“At 653 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Colstrip, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Colstrip, Ashland, Brandenberg and Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Friday, July 3, 2026

5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 3, 2026 storm activity in Rosebud County, Montana
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 743 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms extending from 16 miles west of Volborg to 23 miles south of Ashland, or extending from 32 miles east of Colstrip to 36 miles west of Broadus, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. The strongest thunderstorm is located east of Ashland as of 742 PM MDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

“At 705 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms 25 miles south of Lame Deer, or 40 miles northeast of Sheridan, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Thursday, July 2, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, July 2, 2026 storm activity in Rosebud County, Montana
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 724 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of thunderstorms 20 miles north of Hysham, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Ingomar.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

“At 714 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of thunderstorms extending from 9 miles east of Colstrip to 11 miles southeast of Ashland, or extending from 9 miles east of Colstrip to 36 miles southeast of Colstrip, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 621 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms extending from or extending from 20 miles north of Roundup to 16 miles west of Hardin, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

“At 901 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms extending from 48 miles north of Forsyth to 17 miles west of Miles City, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Saturday, June 27, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 1247 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16 miles northwest of Miles City, moving north at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

“At 619 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of thunderstorms 33 miles northwest of Miles City, moving north at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Angela and Rock Springs.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Friday, June 26, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 1000 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles east of Hysham, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Vananda.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

“At 702 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms 26 miles south of Ashland, or 40 miles west of Broadus, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Monday, June 22, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 1126 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm 21 miles southwest of Forsyth, or 19 miles northwest of Colstrip, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Thursday, June 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 438 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21 miles northeast of Hysham, moving southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Vananda.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“West to northwest winds gusting 40 to 55 mph have been observed over foothills of south-central Montana as well as locations near Billings. Those outdoors or driving this evening should be prepared for these sudden strong wind gusts.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 509 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of thunderstorms extending from 15 miles northeast of Crow Agency to 10 miles southeast of Lodge Grass, or extending from 19 miles east of Hardin to 31 miles northwest of Sheridan, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

“At 509 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of thunderstorms extending from 15 miles northeast of Crow Agency to 10 miles southeast of Lodge Grass, or extending from 19 miles east of Hardin to 31 miles northwest of Sheridan, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Sunday, June 7, 2026

9 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, June 7, 2026 storm activity in Rosebud County, Montana
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 732 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Ashland to 33 miles east of Sheridan, or extending from 23 miles southeast of Colstrip to 33 miles east of Sheridan, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of up to 55 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

“At 732 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Ashland to 33 miles east of Sheridan, or extending from 23 miles southeast of Colstrip to 33 miles east of Sheridan, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of up to 55 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Saturday, June 6, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 1052 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles south of Forsyth, moving north at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Forsyth and Cartersville.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

“At 755 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 36 miles north of Forsyth, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Rock Springs.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Monday, June 1, 2026

6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 1, 2026 storm activity in Rosebud County, Montana
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1049 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 32 miles south of Lame Deer, or 31 miles northeast of Sheridan, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Birney.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

“At 449 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Busby, or 30 miles southwest of Colstrip, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Saturday, May 30, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 631 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 28 miles northeast of Sheridan, moving northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Mainly rural areas of Southeastern Big Horn and Southern Rosebud Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Friday, May 29, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 646 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 20 miles southwest of Miles City, moving northwest at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Moon Creek Ranch, Garland and Hathaway.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

“At 541 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles southeast of Melstone, or 24 miles northwest of Hysham, and is mostly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, May 13, 2026 storm activity in Rosebud County, Montana
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1011 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking showers and thunderstorms east of Forsyth moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

“At 924 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of showers and thunderstorms 8 miles northwest of Busby, or 27 miles east of Hardin, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Thursday, April 23, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 58 mph

“At 115 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of showers extending from 25 miles north of Hysham to 9 miles northeast of Fromberg, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 65 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 22, 2026 storm activity in Rosebud County, Montana
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 257 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northeast of Forsyth, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Rosebud and Cartersville.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

“At 900 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms 17 miles northwest of Miles City, moving north at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Friday, April 17, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 423 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of scattered snow showers moving southeast at 25 mph. Locations impacted include... Billings, Sheridan, Livingston, Hardin, Colstrip, Red Lodge, Columbus, Roundup, Big Timber, Harlowton, Hysham, Custer, Laurel, Ranchester, Dayton, Bridger, Joliet, Fromberg, Lodge Grass and Ryegate.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

“At 423 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of scattered snow showers moving southeast at 25 mph. Locations impacted include... Billings, Sheridan, Livingston, Hardin, Colstrip, Red Lodge, Columbus, Roundup, Big Timber, Harlowton, Hysham, Custer, Laurel, Ranchester, Dayton, Bridger, Joliet, Fromberg, Lodge Grass and Ryegate.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 712 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of showers producing strong winds north of I-90 in Rosebud and Custer Counties. These strong winds are expected to impact I-90 over the next hour. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. 60s mph in Northern Rosebud County. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Thursday, April 2, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 646 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorms 25 miles south of Busby, or 26 miles north of Sheridan, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 75 mph

“WHAT...West winds with gusts of 55 to 75 mph expected. Locally higher gusts are possible. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Montana. WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. IMPACTS...Extreme wind gusts could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

“WHAT...West winds with gusts of 55 to 75 mph expected. Locally higher gusts are possible. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Montana. WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. IMPACTS...Extreme wind gusts could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“WHAT...West winds with gusts of 50 to 70 mph possible. Locally higher gusts are possible. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Montana. WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday. IMPACTS...Extreme wind gusts could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult for high profile vehicles. Any sparked fires in dry grasses will spread rapidly.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

“WHAT...West winds with gusts of 50 to 70 mph possible. Locally higher gusts are possible. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Montana. WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday. IMPACTS...Extreme wind gusts could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult for high profile vehicles. Any sparked fires in dry grasses will spread rapidly.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...West winds with gusts of 50 to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Montana. WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The warm and windy conditions could cause rapid fire spread in grasses.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

“WHAT...West winds with gusts of 50 to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Montana. WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The warm and windy conditions could cause rapid fire spread in grasses.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Sunday, March 8, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“Strong wind gusts up to 65 mph are producing areas of blowing dust resulting in localized areas of near-zero visibility along I-94, from Hysham to Forsyth. Slow down and use caution when visibility is reduced.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

8 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...West winds gusting 50 to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Montana. WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening. IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Warm and mostly dry conditions could cause rapid fire spread in wildland grasses.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

“WHAT...West winds gusting 50 to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Montana. WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening. IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Warm and mostly dry conditions could cause rapid fire spread in wildland grasses.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Monday, February 16, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...West winds gusting 50 to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Montana. WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM MST Tuesday. IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Secure loose outdoor objects. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be Tuesday late morning into the afternoon.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

“WHAT...West winds gusting 50 to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Montana. WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM MST Tuesday. IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Secure loose outdoor objects. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be Tuesday late morning into the afternoon.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“Strong northwest winds gusting 45 to 55 mph will impact far northeast Rosebud County through 7 am. Travel will be impacted by gusty crosswinds, including on Highway 22 through Angela and Rock Springs.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Thursday, January 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds gusting 40 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Montana. WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines resulting in power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

“WHAT...Northwest winds gusting 40 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Montana. WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines resulting in power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 61 mph

“At 235 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of showers extending from 30 miles north of Forsyth to 10 miles south of Forsyth, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 75 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds gusting 60 to 75 mph occurring. WHERE...A portion of southeast Montana. WHEN...Until 5 AM MST early this morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Secure loose outdoor items.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

“WHAT...Northwest winds gusting 60 to 75 mph occurring. WHERE...A portion of southeast Montana. WHEN...Until 5 AM MST early this morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Secure loose outdoor items.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 75 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds gusting 60 to 75 mph occurring. WHERE...A portion of southeast Montana. WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Secure loose outdoor items.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

“WHAT...Northwest winds gusting 60 to 75 mph occurring. WHERE...A portion of southeast Montana. WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Secure loose outdoor items.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“WHAT...West winds gusting 60 to 70 mph expected. WHERE...A portion of southeast Montana. WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to 5 AM MST Thursday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Secure loose outdoor items.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

“WHAT...West winds gusting 60 to 70 mph expected. WHERE...A portion of southeast Montana. WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to 5 AM MST Thursday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Secure loose outdoor items.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Saturday, November 8, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“A Canadian cold front dropping through the area will bring a period of strong northwest winds during the overnight hours. Expect gusts of 50 to 65 mph through 3 am, causing difficult crosswinds for travelers on Interstate 94 and US-12. Rain and snow showers will develop through the night as well. Wind gusts will decrease to 40 to 50 mph later tonight.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rosebud County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Rosebud County, MT?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 153 severe weather events in Rosebud County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Has there been hail in Rosebud County recently?

Yes — 76 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded.

How do I check whether a specific address was affected?

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