Apr 20, 2025
Multiple upper level shortwaves moved overtop the Plains contributing to the development of severe storms near and along a cold front and dryline on and off between the 18th and 20th. Large hail, damaging winds, flash flooding, and tornadoes were all observed, particularly on the 19th. A total of 12 tornadoes occurred along and east of Highway 281 causing considerable damage: 1 EF-2, 5 EF-1s, and 6 EF-0s.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1255914). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Montague County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.