Wind & roof risk snapshot · Fort Peck, MT

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Current risk outlook

Wind, roof, and storm stress risk for Fort Peck, MT.

Live conditions updated just now. Refreshes every 5–40 minutes.

This view focuses on wind-driven roof stress, loose tiles, and how strong gusts typically impact trees and structures here.

Live risk outlook

LOW

Low

Next 6–24 hours: Today: Low (20/100) · Rain 2% · Max wind 18 to 23 mph.

1 active alert nearby.

Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.

Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

18

/ 100

Wind & roof risk score18/100

For typical homes located in Fort Peck, MT.

Baseline context

Wind exposure derived from ingested design wind / climatology tiles.

Local historical hazard map

Fort Peck, MT

Historical baseline tiles

Click a tile to update scores. These layers show long-term historical baseline risk, not live warnings or short-term forecast risk.

Live wind alerts & official forecast (NWS)

Forecast office: GGW · radar KGGW

Active alerts near Fort Peck

Lake Wind Advisory

Effective local time

Lake Wind Advisory issued May 27 at 12:45PM MDT until May 29 at 4:00AM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT

Boaters on Fort Peck Lake should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Wind intelligence snapshot

Peak gust forecast (NWS)

Next 24h max gust: 32 mph

Peak time: 2026-05-28T04:00:00+00:00/PT4H

Sustained wind: 23 mph

Source: NWS forecast grid.

Nearest weather station gusts

FORT PECK DAM (GGWFP)

Distance from Fort Peck: 3 mi

Latest gust: 116 mph

Observed: local time

Source: NWS station observations.

Wind alerts (NWS)

Lake Wind Advisory

Lake Wind Advisory issued May 27 at 12:45PM MDT until May 29 at 4:00AM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT

Source: National Weather Service.

SPC severe outlook

Day 1: None

Day 2: None

Day 3: None

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

24h gust timeline

Peak gust buckets

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5-day wind & storm outlook

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 2%

Max wind: 18 to 23 mph

Risk score: 20/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 2%

Max wind: 18 to 23 mph

Risk score: 20/100

Fri

LOW

Rain chance: 2%

Max wind: 13 to 16 mph

Risk score: 16/100

Sat

ELEVATED

Rain chance: 65%

Max wind: 15 mph

Risk score: 69/100

Sun

ELEVATED

Rain chance: 58%

Max wind: 12 to 18 mph

Risk score: 59/100

Historical wind exposure

Local wind data facts

Peak gust (next 24h)32 mph
Peak sustained wind (next 24h)23 mph
Nearest wind station116 mph gust · 3 mi
Active wind alerts1 alert

Data from NWS observations, forecast grids, and SPC outlooks.

Historical wind exposure in Fort Peck

  • Peak gusts drive most roof and tree damage during severe storms.
  • Newer construction tends to perform better under modern wind codes.
  • Debris, weak garage doors, and roof edges are common failure points.

Wind & storm risk FAQs for Fort Peck

What does the wind / roof score mean for Fort Peck?

It reflects relative wind exposure for the city grid and how likely damaging gusts are compared to other areas.

What parts of a home fail first in wind?

Roof edges, garage doors, and weak connections can fail first. Debris impacts can also drive losses.