Benson storm history

Downburst winds and tornadoes tore down 31 miles of 230 kV power transmission lines crossing far eastern Pierce and western Benson counties. The 25 mile section from the Pierce county line to 2 miles northwest of Minnewaukan was blown down between 5:00 am to 5:20 am CDT by winds …

The NDAWN station at Baker 1N along with other mesonet sites across Becker County consistently reported wind chills -40 or lower from midnight through midday on January 25th. The lowest wind chill value during this period at the station was -49.

The NDAWN station at Baker 1N along with other mesonet sites across Becker County consistently reported wind chills -40 or lower from January 22 through midday January 23. The lowest wind chill value during this period at the station was -55.

Social media report - Time estimated via radar. Handful of nickel to quarter sized hail with one larger stone of at least half dollar size.

Social media report of hail up 1.25 inches.

Report relayed through social media. Time estimated by radar.

Mesonet station ND028 Leeds ess,US-2.

Mesonet station 320509 Baker ND NDAWN reported a wind chill of minus 52.

Mesonet station 320509 Baker ND ndawn reported wind chill of minus 57.

Mesonet station 320509 Baker North Dakota ndawn measured a -41 wind chill.

Wind and cold air temperatures combined to create excessive cold conditions with apparent temperature as cold as -54F on the morning of the 20th at the Maddock NDAWN sensor.

Measured gust of 62mph at the ND DOT sensor near Saint Michael on hwy 20.

Based on wind reports from the Niles 3 SE NDAWN over the course of the day showing max wind speeds over 35 MPH for over 3 hours combined with falling snow, we can infer that blizzard conditions of 1/4 mile or less visibility did occur in Benson county.

NDDOT sensor 7 E of Leeds reports 67 mph peak gust.

NDAWN station 3 SE Niles reports 66 mph at 10 meters.

Public reports large trees down in town. Time estimated.

Public reports 1.25 inch hail. Time estimated from caller and radar.

Public reports quarter sized hail. Time estimated from radar.

Emergency Manager reports 1 inch hail. Time estimated from radar.

Half dollar to ping pong ball sized hail. Covered 15 to 20% of the ground.

Emergency Manager reports quarter sized hail. Time estimated from radar.

Nearby personal weather station measured maximum sustained winds of 53 MPH, with gusts to 72 MPH.

Leeds RWIS reports a high wind gust of 62 MPH.

ND DOT station reports peak gust of 55 mph.

Leeds NDDOT station reports a minimum wind chill of -48F.

NDDOT station 4 west of Churchs Ferry reports a wind chill of -51.

Public reports 7.5 inches at Black Tiger Bay Campground in Saint Michael.

Public reports 11 inches of storm total snowfall 4 SW of Oberon.

Report relayed via broadcast media from the public.

Trained Spotter reports 1.5 inch hail 4 miles SW of Oberon, ND.

Benson county experienced D2 drought for the entire month of September, with a period from September 1st through the 26th being in D3 drought in the northern portion.

Broadcast media relayed report and pictures of a gas station canopy on a vehicle downed by thunderstorm wind gusts near Saint Michael. Time estimated from radar.

Leeds RWIS reports 1/4SM visibility or less from 8:30 am to 11:30 am with a peak wind of 44 MPH.

NDAWN station Baker 1N reports -40 or lower wind chills from 2/22 10P through 2/23 11A with the lowest being -45 degrees.

Niles 3SE NDAWN reports -40F wind chill or lower, lowest reported being -47F.

NDAWN site Maddock 2N reports wind chills of -40 to -44.

NDAWN station Baker 1N reports an average wind chill of -56 at 10 AM on December 20th, 2022. Averages throughout the day ranged from -41 to -56.

It was reported that Oberon (4SW) received an estimated 6.5 inches of snowfall. This information was shared via social media.

NDAWN site in Maddock reports 42 MPH wind gust.

Broadcast Media relays report of heavy snow in Leeds, North Dakota. 8 inches of snow was measured.

NDDOT remote weather information system 7 miles east of Leeds reports a 59 MPH gust.

Peak wind was measured at an NDAWN station 3 miles south east of Niles North Dakota.

Multiple trees reported blown down in York. Report received via social media and time estimated via radar.