EF1 Tornado — Walsh, North Dakota

2022-06-24 · near Adams, Walsh, North Dakota

2.2 mi

Path length

100 yds

Path width

Event narrative

A condensation funnel and ground swirl were briefly visible before rain obscured view. Resultant ground track was evident as numerous snapped boxelder and ash trees through several field shelter belts from northeast Vesta Township into southeast Tiber Township. Tornado likely tracked to the NNE for nearly 2 miles to near 3.5 WSW Edinburg by 333 pm CDT. Peak wind estimated to 90 mph. Maximum width to 100 yards.

Wider weather episode

Two rounds of severe thunderstorms produced large hail and gusty winds across the northern Red River Valley and into northwest Minnesota. Hail up to 2.75 inches was reported.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1042859. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.