Funnel Cloud in Wells County, North Dakota

Funnel Cloud July 8, 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 Harvey (47.7700, -99.9400).

Other tornadoes from the same storm system

1 more tornado the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.

EF1 Mountrail County

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1203353. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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