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2 dead after tornado hits Reserve farmhouse
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A rare tornado tore through a farmhouse and killed two people inside,
leaving nothing but the house's foundation and a few twisted vehicles as it
swept through Montana's remote and sparsely populated northeastern
corner.
A teenage boy and a man in his 40s were killed on the farm when the
tornado touched down Monday evening about 13 miles west of Reserve,
Sheridan County Sheriff Patrick Ulrickson said. A 71-year-old woman was
taken by ambulance to a hospital in Plentywood and will be transported to
Billings, he said. Billings Gazette. (actual tornado photo courtesy Jeff Holte)
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UPDATE 7/27/2010: From David G. Fulkerson, Sheridan County Coroner
At approximately 7:15 PM (MDT) Monday, July 26, a storm described by the National Weather Service as a supercell
tornado struck the Smith Ranch at 1313 Rock Springs Road, about 15 miles west of the Sheridan-County community of
Reserve.
The ranch buildings were demolished by the storm, with three members of the Smith family believed to be at the ranch
at the time. A community-wide response of Fire and EMS agencies, County authorities including Sheriff?s officers and
Disaster and Emergency Services, assisted by regional US Border Patrol, and a large number of family members and
neighbors mounted a hazardous and complex search operation.
Barbara Smith, 71, was transported from the basement of her demolished home to Sheridan Memorial Hospital in
Plentywood by ambulance, and later evacuated to Billings. Her grandson, Robert ("Robby") Richardson, 10, and
nephew, Steven D. Smith, 46, were dead at the scene. Robby was also in the basement of the home; Steve was found
about 200 feet away. Coroner David Fulkerson attributed their deaths to blunt-force head and chest injuries; they died
very quickly.
No other injuries attributable to the storm have been reported, although a few minor injuries were sustained by
responders.
Extent of other damage, and further information about the storm's track is being evaluated. For further information,
contact David Fulkerson, Sheridan County Coroner, at 406-765-1010
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UPDATE Wednesday, July 28
Just 3 other storms of such strength have struck Montana
Twister among state’s worst ever
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A tornado that killed two people in northeast Montana on
Monday was the deadliest in Montana since 1923, a weather
service official said.
The EF3 tornado, described as a supercell tornado, hit a
ranch about 15 miles west of Reserve. The twister’s winds
were estimated at 150 mph. Billings Gazette.
More photo's available courtesy NWS
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UPDATE: Thursday, July 29
Twister prompts disaster status
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Sheridan County officials have declared a disaster emergency in the wake of one of the most powerful and deadly
tornadoes to touch down in Montana, a county commissioner said Wednesday.
The declaration will allow the county to receive assistance from the state and levy a two-mill emergency tax on residents
if the damage warrants it, Commissioner Bill Nyby said.
Monday night’s tornado in the northeastern corner of the state packed 150 mph winds and was 2 to 3 miles wide,
according to the National Weather Service. Billings Gazette.
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UPDATE: Friday, July 30
Tornado victim Barbara Smith
is in fair condition at Billings Clinic, according to hospital officials. Hospital spokeswoman Julie Burton said Barbara
Smith is conscious, but may be uncomfortable. Billings Gazette..
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