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Funnel Cloud in Wells County, North Dakota
Funnel Cloud July 6, 2024 · Wells County, North Dakota
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
The wider storm
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.
Began near Chaseley (47.4400, -99.8200).
Other tornadoes from the same storm system
1 more tornado the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1203342. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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