EF1 Tornado — Grand Forks, North Dakota

2025-08-08 · near Shawnee, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Event narrative

This tornado likely intermittent and rain wrapped destroyed 2 grain bins and produced shelterbelt tree damage along its nearly 3 mile long path near the community of McCanna approximately 8 miles northwest of Larimore. Peak wind speeds are estimated at105 mph.

Wider weather episode

A QLCS type mesoscale convective system brought widespread severe thunderstorm winds to eastern ND, along with, multiple brief tornadoes during the early morning hours.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1284169. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.