Funnel Cloud — Ward, North Dakota

2024-07-05 · near Ryder, Ward, North Dakota

Wider weather episode

A deep low pressure system loitered over the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest for multiple days, producing many funnel clouds over western and central North Dakota over a four day period. One funnel touched down, becoming a tornado, in Mountrail County. The touchdown occurred on a farmstead where multiple campers were parked. One camper was rolled, causing significant damage. In addition, a small grain bin had its roof torn off. The tornado then proceeded into an open field before dissipating. Based on the damage done the tornado was rated EF-1, with winds estimated at 90 MPH.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1203341. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.