Barnes storm history
Storm events recorded in Barnes, North Dakota between 1950 and 2025.
894
Total events
66
Tornadoes
329
Hail
30
Floods
0
Deaths
$10.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The tornado tracked south for about 4 miles along 97th avenue southeast, then turned to the southeast and tracked about 6 more miles before it crossed into LaMoure county about 2 miles north-northwest of Marion. One abandoned farmstead 10 miles west-northwest of Litchville was ne…
Tornado EF3 Tornado
This tornado initially developed in far eastern Stutsman County about 2 miles east-southeast of Spiritwood, and immediately tracked northeast into Barnes County. As it continued northeast it missed the community of Urbana in Barnes County to the northwest. As it continued this no…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
Eighteen 80 foot tall 345 kV high voltage power transmission towers were blown down in several sections to the Cass county line. A section of Highway 32 north of Oriska was briefly closed where the wires fell on the road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured on personal weather station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured on Valley City airport AWOS.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding reported in Valley City, ND.
High Wind High Wind
Wind gust of 58 mph measured at the KFAR ASOS associated with wake low.
Hail Hail
Spotter report of quarter size hail. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured gust at Valley City awos.
Hail Hail
Report of quarter size hail.
Hail Hail
Report relayed from mping.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
NDAWN station at Pillsbury reported an 88 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree branches 6 inches to 10 inches in diameter were reported down in Valley City. Wind gusts estimated at 80 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Received a public report of wind gusts estimated up to 80 mph. Power flashes were also reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
NDAWN station measured a 95 mph wind gust.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
This tornado developed in central Barnes County 5 miles southwest of Valley City and tracked southeast, caused EF-0 and EF-1 damage to trees and several homes. It continued over a ridge crossing the Sheyenne River, then caused EF-1 and EF-2 damage to several homes eventually cros…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
Ground survey and satellite imagery confirm a tornado tracked intermittently for approximately 5 miles. 2 farmsteads sustained damage to buildings both suggesting winds around 100mph in the first couple miles of the tornado there after satellite imagery shows scouring in fields f…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Video and photo evidence was used to confirm an anticyclonic tornado occurred in this area tracking generally southeast. Trained weather spotters observed no damage with this tornado as it harmlessly meandered across fields and potholes during its photogenic lifespan.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Report of 7.3 inches of snow from Kathyrn.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Mesonet station 321999 Dazey ND NDAWN reported a wind chill of minus 46.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Mesonet station 321999 Dazey ND NDAWN reported a wind chill of minus 51.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Mesonet station 321999 Dazey North Dakota ndawn measured a -44 wind chill.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Mesonet station 320509 Baker North Dakota ndawn measured a -41 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 -53F on the morning of the 20th at the Dazey NDAWN sensor.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow fall total measured at 7.0 to 8.0 inches 2 east of Leal.
Hail Hail
Public reports one inch hail in Valley City.
Hail Hail
Broadcast Media relays report of quarter sized hail in Litchville, ND.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured gust at Dazey NDAWN 10 foot sensor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Delayed report of tree damage from social media, time estimated via radar.
Hail Hail
Delayed report from social media of 1 inch hail in Pillsbury, time estimated from radar.
Blizzard Blizzard
Blizzard conditions of 1/4 SM or less visibility and wind gusts over 35 MPH began around 2:35 am, ongoing at time of report.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Public reports 6 inches of storm total snow in Valley City.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Public reports 8.5 inches of storm total snow 1 SSE Oriska.
Blizzard Blizzard
Off duty NWS Employee reports whiteout conditions on I-94 at mile marker 300.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Valley City AWOS reports wind chill of -46F.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Numerous branches down and trees down at the Oriska ND I-94 rest area. Ice accumulation of 1 inch measured on branches. Storm total.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Trained spotter in Sibley reports 1 inch ice accumulation. Large tree limbs/branches snapped under the weight of the ice, and power lines down in Barnes county.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Trained spotter in Valley City reports 0.90 inches of ice. Observer reports over 24 hours without power, extensive tree damage in town, and icy conditions. Storm total ice.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Semi-truck blown off the road.
Blizzard Blizzard
Blizzard conditions at the Valley City ASOS since 1 PM April 4th.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Public report of 6 inches of snow in Litchville relayed by Broadcast Media.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Public report of 10 to 11 inches of snow in Valley City, via Facebook.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Broadcast Media reports 7.5 inches in Tower City. Based on reports on the Barnes/Cass county border, we can assume heavy snow in Barnes county on March 22nd.
Blizzard Blizzard
Trained spotter reports blizzard conditions since sunrise, with a peak wind of 40 MPH.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
At 5:00 PM on March 1st, received a report of 10 inches of storm total snow from a member of the public in Valley City. This snow had been falling since February 28th at noon.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
At 9:29 PM on March 1st, received a report of 15 inches of storm total snow from a member of the public in Wimbledon. This snow had been falling since February 28th at noon.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Pillsbury 1N NDAWN reports -40F wind chill or lower, lowest reported being -42F.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Valley City Airport reports -40F wind chill or lower, lowest reported being -47F.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | 4 |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 | 35 | 1 |
| 2021 | 21 | 0 |
| 2020 | 26 | 1 |
| 2019 | 39 | 2 |
| 2018 | 29 | 0 |
| 2017 | 23 | 1 |
| 2016 | 20 | 1 |
| 2015 | 22 | 1 |
| 2014 | 18 | 1 |
| 2013 | 27 | 1 |
| 2012 | 15 | 1 |
| 2011 | 25 | 3 |
| 2010 | 33 | 5 |
| 2009 | 17 | 0 |
| 2008 | 28 | 1 |
| 2007 | 28 | 2 |
| 2006 | 22 | 0 |
| 2005 | 40 | 0 |
| 2004 | 31 | 3 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 18 | 0 |
| 2001 | 47 | 0 |
| 2000 | 18 | 0 |
| 1999 | 32 | 4 |
| 1998 | 15 | 1 |
| 1997 | 25 | 1 |
| 1996 | 26 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 0 |
| 1988 | 6 | 1 |
| 1987 | 5 | 0 |
| 1986 | 8 | 1 |
| 1985 | 16 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 1 |
| 1983 | 18 | 1 |
| 1982 | 4 | 1 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 13 | 0 |
| 1979 | 6 | 1 |
| 1978 | 4 | 1 |
| 1977 | 7 | 2 |
| 1976 | 6 | 2 |
| 1975 | 3 | 1 |
| 1974 | 3 | 2 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 3 | 3 |
| 1966 | 3 | 1 |
| 1965 | 4 | 4 |
| 1964 | 4 | 3 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |