Lewistown Tornado
On August 14, 1999, Lewistown was struck by a tornado. Yes! A tornado, in Montana! The southwest side of town where the Montana Department of Transportation's shop, the Montana Mental Health Nursing Care Center, and the National Guard Armory are located was especially hard hit. Roofs and windows sustained the most damage, including vehicle glass damage. The Law Enforcement Academy and the Office of Public Instruction own trailers in this vicinity one of which was destroyed beyond recognition below. Total loss estimated at $320,000.
BEFORE THE LOSS