Kittson storm history
Storm events recorded in Kittson, Minnesota between 1950 and 2025.
670
Total events
33
Tornadoes
178
Hail
53
Floods
0
Deaths
$13.4M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F3 Tornado
The tornado demolished 4 structures. One of the structures, a 30x40 foot machine shed, was swept from its foundation and thrown into the adjacent fields. Tools from the shed were driven into the banks of a nearby highway. Other debris was spread over a mile away. Many trees were …
Several funnel clouds were sighted in the same area, northwest of Hallock. After several brief touchdowns, one tornado remained on the ground one mile northwest of Hallock and traveled south to southeast to three miles east of the town of Kennedy. The tornado collapsed the roof o…
The Red River at Drayton (ND) rose above flood stage around 6 PM CST on April third and remained above flood stage until around 1 PM CST on May 2nd. The river peaked at roughly 42.90 feet around 11 PM CST on April 10th. Unofficially, 42.90 feet would be the third highest modern-d…
Blizzard Blizzard
First reduction of a quarter mile or less in visibility occurred at 4:55am and persisted until 12:35pm. Wind gusts in the area peaked at 64mph at a Mesonet station 1 mile W of Donaldson.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Public report of a measurement of 8.0 inches at Karlstad, MN in southeast Kittson County. Based on surrounding observations in nearby counties the southwestern half of of Kittson County ranged from 6 to 10 inches for the event.
Hail Hail
Spotter estimated hail size. Time estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
Picture with tape measure shared on social media.
Hail Hail
Hail estimated to be around 1 inch at gas station in Lancaster. Time estimated on radar.
High Wind High Wind
Mesonet station Minnesota 057 St Vincent Minnesota DOT.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Mesonet station MN024 Donaldson Minnesota DOT measured a -51 wind chill.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Mesonet station 213879 Humboldt MN ndawn measured a -50 wind chill.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind and cold air temperatures combined to create excessive cold conditions with apparent temperature as cold as -52F on the morning of the 20th at the Donaldson MN DOT sensor.
Blizzard Blizzard
Continuous blizzard conditions from 9:20 am through 1:40 pm reported and viewed via webcams on MNDOT.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow Squall. Donaldson RWIS sensor went from 24G29 1SM -SN at 1245Z to 36G43 1/4SM +SN at 1255Z with corresponding radar signature.
High Wind High Wind
Saint Vincent RWIS reported a peak wind gust of 61 MPH.
Hail Hail
Time estimated via radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
MN HWY 7 Mile post 11 RWIS...Also reports of trees snapped near the sensor location. Corrected to report the measured gust of 78mph not 68mph.
Drought Drought
For the month of April, Kittson county was in D2 drought.
Drought Drought
D2 drought persisted through the month of March in Kittson County.
Blizzard Blizzard
Blizzard conditions of 1/4SM visibility or less and wind gusts of 35 MPH or more began around 5:55 AM, ongoing at time of report.
Drought Drought
D2 Drought persisted in northern and central Kittson county through the month of February.
Blizzard Blizzard
CO-OP observer reports 100-500 foot visibility from Lancaster to Hallock. Started around sunrise and is still ongoing, with travel nearly impossible. In addition, HCO AWOS got down to 0.5 SM at its lowest and RWIS sites around Kittson county had visibility decrease down to 1/4SM …
Drought Drought
D2 Drought was in Kittson county for the entire month of January.
Drought Drought
Kittson county remains majority in D2 drought as of the last outlook December 26th.
Drought Drought
D2 drought detected in Kittson county from November 1st through the 30th.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
COOP Station LBRM5 reports 8 inches of snow 2 miles east-southeast of Lake Bronson.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
CoCoRaHS station MN-KT-2 reports 6.2 inches of snow in Karlstad.
Drought Drought
D2 drought in Kittson county from October 1st through October 31st.
Drought Drought
Kittson county experienced D2 drought for the entire month of September.
Drought Drought
D2 drought began in Kittson county on August 15th. It continued through the end of the month.
Flood Flood
Drayton - Crest of 40.38 ft occurred on 5/1. Flooding began in April.
Flood Flood
Drayton - Crest of 40.38 ft occurred on 5/1. Flooding began in April.
Flood Flood
Drayton - Crest of 40.38 ft occurred on 5/1 (Noted in May 2023 storm data).
Flood Flood
Pembina - Crest of 46.68 ft occurred on 5/4 (Noted in May 2023 storm data).
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Lake Bronson State Park CO-OP reports 7.5 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Lake Bronson Dam CO-OP reports 7.5 inches.
Flood Flood
Hallock gage, on the Two Rivers River. Crested at 807.80 ft on April 17th at 23:15.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Public reports 10 inches of snowfall in Hallock.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Public reports 9.5 to 10 inches of snowfall in their driveway in Hallock.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
NDAWN Station in Humboldt 4SW reports wind chills lower than -40 from 2/22 1A through 2/22 11A with the lowest being -47 degrees.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Donaldson RWIS reported wind chills below -40F for multiple hours, with the lowest of those being -55F.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Donaldson RWIS in Kittson county reported wind chills below -40F for multiple hours, with the lowest being -52F.
Blizzard Blizzard
Donaldson RWIS reports 1/4SM visibility with 35 MPH or greater winds.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
NDAWN site Humboldt 4SW reports wind chills between -40 and -42.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Donaldson RWIS reports 45 mph wind gust at 935AM.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Lancaster CO-OP observer reports 7.2 inches of snow. Storm total snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
CO-OP observer in Lancaster reports 7.7 inches of snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
CO-OP Observer in Lake Bronson reports 7.5 inches of snow.
Hail Hail
Periods of large hail ranging from quarter to half dollar size occurred across west central pelen township and adjacent portions of western halma township. Hail occurred off and on between 840 and 850 pm and completely covered the ground.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 | 19 | 0 |
| 2022 | 28 | 1 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 | 37 | 0 |
| 2019 | 18 | 0 |
| 2018 | 20 | 0 |
| 2017 | 18 | 0 |
| 2016 | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 | 20 | 0 |
| 2014 | 27 | 1 |
| 2013 | 21 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 | 35 | 1 |
| 2010 | 20 | 0 |
| 2009 | 14 | 0 |
| 2008 | 14 | 1 |
| 2007 | 24 | 0 |
| 2006 | 27 | 1 |
| 2005 | 49 | 9 |
| 2004 | 29 | 6 |
| 2003 | 13 | 1 |
| 2002 | 18 | 1 |
| 2001 | 33 | 1 |
| 2000 | 20 | 0 |
| 1999 | 16 | 0 |
| 1998 | 16 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 6 | 3 |
| 1982 | 6 | 1 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 3 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 | 6 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |