Thunderstorm Wind — Benson, North Dakota

2022-07-22 · near Leeds, Benson, North Dakota

Event narrative

Multiple trees were blown down in Leeds. Report was received via social media, with time estimated by radar.

Wider weather episode

Clusters of thunderstorms combined into a line of storms during the late evening in eastern North Dakota, then moved southeastward through the region over the next several hours. Significant damaging winds, and large hail were reported, as well as two tornadoes.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1049440. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.