2010 Billings tornado

EF2 tornado in Billings, Montana, United States May 2025 February 2025 2010 Billings, Montana tornado Billings, Montana - Jun. 20, 2010.png The tornado shortly after formation 12 minutes June 20, 2010 3:24 p.m. MST (UTC−07:00) June 20, 2010 3:36 p.m. MST (UTC−07:00) EF2 120 - 135 mph on $30 million (2010 USD) Yellowstone County, Montana (part of a larger outbreak) tornado outbreaks of 2010 On Sunday, June 20, 2010 (Father's Day), a destructive EF2 tornado struck the city of Billings, Montana. The tornado, known as the 2010 Father's Day tornado, was on the ground for about 12 minutes and took the roof off the Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark (then named the First Interstate Arena Metra Park), a 10,000 seat arena, and heavily damaged numerous businesses.Pickett Mary Tornado destroys Metra, several Heights businesses http://billingsgazette.com/news/local/article_67d23270-7d01-11df-9d0f-001cc4c03286.html The Billings Gazette 29 August 2012 The storm was accompanied by high winds and a major hail storm that caused severe damage and flash flooding in the Heights and surrounding areas of the city. It was the first time since 1958 that a significant tornado struck the Downtown Billings area.Montana Tornado Rips Roof off Sports Arena https://www.cbsnews.com/news/montana-tornado-rips-roof-off-sports-arena/ CBS News 29 August 2012 Meteorological synopsis October 2026 An unsettled pattern continued across a large part of the US, with widespread isolated tornadoes across various parts of the Plains states. The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma had issued a severe thunderstorm watch for south-central Montana, including Yellowstone County, at 1:55 pm CDT on June 20, in anticipation of active severe weather throughout the region.Center Storm Prediction Storm Prediction Center Tornado/Severe Thunderstorm Watch Page https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/2010/ww0357.html www.spc.noaa.gov 24 November 2020 EN-US Strong southwesterly flow aloft combined with a moderately unstable air mass created conditions favorable for producing severe thunderstorms, and potentially tornadoes.Storm Prediction Center Jun 20, 2010 1630 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/archive/2010/day1otlk_20100620_1630.html www.spc.noaa.gov 24 November 2020 A supercell thunderstorm moved through the Billings area in the late afternoon. Tornado summary October 2026 At approximately 4:24 pm MDT, a tornado touched down near the intersection of Lake Elmo drive and Main Street. It damaged several buildings, including tearing roofs off of multiple structures. It also downed several power poles and billboards, and uprooted multiple trees. The tornado moved south, where it struck the Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark, tearing off a large portion of the roof and doing nearly $27 million worth of damage to the arena.Hagengruber Matt 10 months later, a new arena ready to shine https://billingsgazette.com/news/local/government-and-politics/article_ca7fbb88-5223-57e5-a7bb-7cf6d6d033f4.html The Billings Gazette 26 July 2018 The tornado lofted debris and deposited it as far as one mile from the damage path. After approximately 12 minutes on the ground, the tornado dissipated over the arena. The storm then moved northeast, producing numerous funnel clouds, but no further touchdowns.Billings Tornado of June 20, 2010 Overview https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/byz/local_news/2010/BillingsTornado10.pdf NOAA 26 July 2018 Aftermath October 2026 The damage survey revealed damage from the tornado consistent with wind speeds of 120 - 135 mph on, garnering a rating of EF2. It was the strongest tornado to strike the Billings area in over 50 years.Tornado tears through Montana city, ripping roof off a sports arena Fox News https://www.foxnews.com/us/tornado-tears-through-montana-city-ripping-roof-off-a-sports-arena/ Associated Press 26 July 2018 Despite the major damage in the urban area, only some minor injuries were reported. See also List of North American tornadoes and tornado outbreaks References 45.800 -108.478 type:event_globe:earth_region:US-MT title Billings tornado Category:Billings, Montana Category:Natural disasters in Montana 06-20 Category:2010 in Montana Billings tornado Category:Tornadoes in Montana Category:F2, EF2 and IF2 tornadoes