Adams storm history

Storm total snowfall of 18 to 22 inches was reported near the city of Hettinger in south central Adams County. Snowfall amounts tapered off across northern Adams County to around eight to twelve inches.

A large wildfire developed over western Adams County in southwest North Dakota during the afternoon of the 17th. The fire originated four miles east of Reeder, burning east-southeast through the city of Bucyrus before being contained 3 miles southeast of Bucyrus in the early morn…

Wind gusts over 50 mph combined with falling snow and existing loose snow cover to create widespread blizzard conditions across Adams County. The strong winds and blizzard conditions resulted in additional downed power lines and delayed the repair of existing downed power lines. …

Golfball to baseball size hail combined with 50 mph winds caused extensive damage to homes and vehicles. One hundred (100) vehicles at an automoble dealership sustained heavy damage. Two (2) persons were treated for minor cuts, abrasions and bruises at the Hettinger hospital as a…

Hettinger ASOS reported wind gusts to 76 mph.

Adams County had estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.

Hettinger ASOS measured sustained winds to 40 mph.

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated by a trained spotter.

Multiple vehicles were severely dented and roofs were damaged.

The tornado touched down in an open field north of Hettinger and impacted no structures. There was no damage to evaluate. By National Weather Service policy the tornado is rated EF-U (Unknown).

Adams County had estimated wind gusts of 60 mph.

Two pole barn structures were severely damaged by thunderstorm wind gusts. One structure had the complete roof destroyed along with one of the walls, while the other had sections of the roof blown off and collapse. Machinery and a camper inside the structures were damaged.

Extensive thunderstorm wind damage occurred in and around the city of Hettinger. About three miles west of Hettinger, multiple hopper-style grain bins blew over, damaging other grain bins nearby. About two miles south of Hettinger, a shop building was severely damage, with two of…

Hettinger ASOS reported wind gusts to 58 mph.

Minimum wind chill values dropped to between 45 below to around 60 below over most locations.

Stark County received an estimated six inches of snow.

Wind chill values dropped as low as 60 below.

Hettinger ASOS reported wind gusts to 62 mph.

Hettinger ASOS reported wind gusts to 59 mph.

Wind combined with one-inch diameter hail to shred leaves on trees and cause minor crop damage. See the hail entry from this location 1501-1504 MST.

See the thunderstorm wind entry from this location 1500-1505 MST.

The tornado touched down in an open field east of Bucyrus and impacted no structures. There was no damage to evaluate. By National Weather Service policy the tornado is rated EFU (Unknown).

One inch diameter tree branches were broken.

Adams County received an estimated six inches of snow.

A cold front moving through the area produced gusty winds which combined with a narrow band of snow to produce reduced visibility and some snow covered roads which became slippery.

Adams County received an estimated eight inches of snow.

Adams County had estimated wind gusts of 60 mph.

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated by a trained spotter.

The thunderstorm produced copious amounts of hail up to one-inch in diameter, with the hail accumulating to around two inches deep on the ground. The hail damaged the vinyl siding on a garage.