Thunderstorm Downs Trees in Billings Heights Tuesday Evening
A fast-moving thunderstorm rolled through Billings Tuesday evening, causing widespread damage from falling trees. The storm hit just after 5 PM, just as many commuters were heading home.
According to a Facebook post from the Billings Police Department, they're aware of numerous reports of power outages and downed trees.
A potential for strong storms continues throughout the evening across parts of Montana, particularly east of Billings, according to the latest info from the National Weather Service in Billings.
A large cottonwood tree is reportedly blocking the Yellowstone River Road, just past Bench Boulevard.
Reports of damaged fences, heavy (thankfully small) hail, and flash flooding were witnessed in various Heights neighborhoods, while residents closer to downtown also reported extreme wind and lightning.
The Old Farmers Almanac is predicting a brutally cold winter in Montana, but we're not out of thunderstorm season yet... we've still got a month or so to go. Be safe out there, and if you have storm photos you'd like to share, drop them on Facebook, send a pic on our station app, or email michael.foth@townsquaremedia.com
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