Fergus County DES

05/14/2026

5/12: Drought worsened in large parts of the Northwest and Northern and Central Plains. Also the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic.

Improvements in Arizona, Colorado, and the Southeast.

Mixed for Wyoming, Southern Plains, South, Northeast.

’s Footprint: 51.3% of the USA
http://drought.gov National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) NOAA NWS Climate Prediction Center National Drought Mitigation Center NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information U.S. Department of Agriculture

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

Construction work is back again on the Fred Robinson bridge hill in northern Fergus County on US Highway 191. Follow the link for up to date project information.

https://www.mdt.mt.gov/pubinvolve/mobridge/

05/14/2026

Keep Us Weather-Ready! 🌩️❄️
Our local National Weather Service (NWS) office in Great Falls relies on real-time reports to keep our community safe. If you see significant weather occurring, your "boots on the ground" information is invaluable.

What should you report?
📢 Severe Events: Funnel clouds, tornadoes, or wind gusts over 50 mph.
📢 Damage: Any trees down or structural damage from wind/storms.
📢 Hail: Nickel-sized or larger, or any hail that covers the ground.
📢 Water: Flash flooding or rainfall rates over 0.5" per hour.
📢 Winter: Snow over 2", visibility under 1/2 mile, or road "flash freezes."
📢 Extreme Cold: Temperatures -20°F or colder.

How to report (Include time & location):
📞 Call: 1-800-932-6694 (Dedicated Spotter Line)
📧 Email: [email protected] (Photos are very helpful!)
📱 Social Media: Tag

05/14/2026

This is rare. It's going to be windy...

05/14/2026

Update:

Per DEQ this order remains in effect until next Monday when they will reassess. This is a standard timeline set to assure safety of our drinking water. Thank you everyone for your patience and to everyone who has helped us!

05/14/2026

We are going door to door with notices, please pass the word on to your neighbors in the meantime. Thank you for your patience as we wait for more info.

05/14/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 13 at 6:38PM MDT until May 13 at 6:45PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

SUMMARY:
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The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
central and north central Montana.

AFFECTS: Fergus, MT

INSTRUCTION: [None]

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/iqmQIVK

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/13/26 6:38 PM MST

EXPIRATION DATE: 5/13/26 6:45 PM MST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
central and north central Montana.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/iqmQIVK

05/14/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 13 at 6:21PM MDT until May 13 at 6:45PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

SUMMARY:
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At 621 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 16 miles northeast of Roy to 21 miles northeast of
Grass Range, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

These severe thunderstorms will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Fergus County.

AFFECTS: Fergus, MT

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/u9a6tRD

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/13/26 6:21 PM MST

EXPIRATION DATE: 5/13/26 6:45 PM MST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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At 621 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 16 miles northeast of Roy to 21 miles northeast of
Grass Range, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

These severe thunderstorms will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Fergus County.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/u9a6tRD

05/14/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 13 at 6:05PM MDT until May 13 at 6:45PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

SUMMARY:
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SVRTFX

The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Fergus County in central Montana...

* Until 645 PM MDT.

* At 605 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Roy to 9 miles northeast of Grass Range, moving
northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Roy and Fergus.

AFFECTS: Fergus, MT

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/sCke488

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/13/26 6:05 PM MST

EXPIRATION DATE: 5/13/26 6:45 PM MST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
SVRTFX

The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Fergus County in central Montana...

* Until 645 PM MDT.

* At 605 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Roy to 9 miles northeast of Grass Range, moving
northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Roy and Fergus.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/sCke488

05/13/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 13 at 5:22PM MDT until May 13 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

SUMMARY:
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SVRTFX

The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Fergus County in central Montana...

* Until 600 PM MDT.

* At 522 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 21 miles southwest
of Grass Range, or 26 miles southeast of Lewistown, moving
northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Grass Range, Roy, Fergus, Valentine, and Forestgrove.

AFFECTS: Fergus, MT

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/V2PfJr5

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/13/26 5:22 PM MST

EXPIRATION DATE: 5/13/26 6:00 PM MST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
SVRTFX

The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Fergus County in central Montana...

* Until 600 PM MDT.

* At 522 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 21 miles southwest
of Grass Range, or 26 miles southeast of Lewistown, moving
northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Grass Range, Roy, Fergus, Valentine, and Forestgrove.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/V2PfJr5