EF0 Tornado — Grand Forks, North Dakota

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

Event narrative

The track of this tornado is seen on high resolution satellite imagery, with mainly crop damage as it tracked northeast and eventually caused large tree branches to be snapped in a shelterbelt before lifting. TDS observed on radar.

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 1284199. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.