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Burke storm history

Storm events recorded in Burke, North Dakota between 1950 and 2025.

409
Total events
27
Tornadoes
120
Hail
3
Floods
0
Deaths
$12.0M
Property damage

Most significant events

Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.

August 12, 2010 · Burke, North Dakota
Tornado EF3 Tornado
This tornado crossed from Burke County into Ward County. Note that for roughly three miles in the vicinity of the Des Lacs River, U.S. Highway 52 runs right on the Burke and Ward County line. The tornado was right on the highway in this area. This was the location of the worst da…
April 23, 2022 · Burke, North Dakota
Blizzard Blizzard$6.0M damage
Strong winds and heavy snow combined to produce a blizzard. In addition, periods of freezing rain occurred which accreted on power lines. This, combined with strong winds, led to extensive damage to power lines, cross arms, and poles, and thus widespread power outages.
January 9, 1997 · Burke, North Dakota
Blizzard Blizzard$1.5M damage
December 17, 2025 · Burke, North Dakota
Blizzard Blizzard
Strong winds and snow combined to produce a blizzard.
December 9, 2025 · Burke, North Dakota
High Wind High Wind
Burke County had estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.
August 7, 2025 · Burke, North Dakota
Hail Hail
August 7, 2025 · Burke, North Dakota
Hail Hail
August 7, 2025 · Burke, North Dakota
Hail Hail
August 7, 2025 · Burke, North Dakota
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated by emergency management.
August 7, 2025 · Burke, North Dakota
Hail Hail
June 15, 2025 · Burke, North Dakota
Hail Hail
A vehicle was dented and a window was broken on a structure.
April 1, 2025 · Burke, North Dakota
Drought Drought
March 1, 2025 · Burke, North Dakota
Drought Drought
February 16, 2025 · Burke, North Dakota
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Minimum wind chill values dropped to between 45 below to around 60 below over most locations.
February 1, 2025 · Burke, North Dakota
Drought Drought
January 18, 2025 · Burke, North Dakota
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values dropped as low as 60 below.
January 1, 2025 · Burke, North Dakota
Drought Drought
December 18, 2024 · Burke, North Dakota
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Burke County received an estimated six inches of snow.
December 1, 2024 · Burke, North Dakota
Drought Drought
November 20, 2024 · Burke, North Dakota
Blizzard Blizzard
Strong winds and snow combined to produce a blizzard.
November 19, 2024 · Burke, North Dakota
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Burke County received an estimated six inches of snow.
November 1, 2024 · Burke, North Dakota
Drought Drought
October 5, 2024 · Burke, North Dakota
High Wind High Wind
Lostwood RAWS reported wind gusts to 61 mph.
October 1, 2024 · Burke, North Dakota
Drought Drought
August 6, 2024 · Burke, North Dakota
Hail Hail
August 6, 2024 · Burke, North Dakota
Hail Hail
August 6, 2024 · Burke, North Dakota
Hail Hail
June 24, 2024 · Burke, North Dakota
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Four trees blew over on a property with many trees.
June 24, 2024 · Burke, North Dakota
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Three large trees were blown down around the house, with additional trees down around the remainder of the property.
June 24, 2024 · Burke, North Dakota
Hail Hail
Hail combined with wind to cause crop damage. Buildings were also damaged, along with trees.
June 24, 2024 · Burke, North Dakota
Hail Hail
June 23, 2024 · Burke, North Dakota
Hail Hail
June 15, 2024 · Burke, North Dakota
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
March 2, 2024 · Burke, North Dakota
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Burke County received an estimated eight inches of snow.
January 12, 2024 · Burke, North Dakota
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values dropped to around 70 below.
October 25, 2023 · Burke, North Dakota
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Burke County received an estimated ten inches of snow.
May 17, 2023 · Burke, North Dakota
Dense Smoke Dense Smoke
April 16, 2023 · Burke, North Dakota
Flood Flood
Flooding from snow melt runoff caused significant damages to county infrastructure.
March 10, 2023 · Burke, North Dakota
Blizzard Blizzard
Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.
January 15, 2023 · Burke, North Dakota
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Multiple locations lost power as a result of frost accumulating on power lines due to the multi-day dense fog event, with some locations losing power for more than a day. Multiple lines were downed as conductors broke, or snapped. Approximately 30 poles and multiple cross-arms we…
December 25, 2022 · Burke, North Dakota
Blizzard Blizzard
Strong northwest winds combined with snow on the ground and falling snow to create a blizzard.
December 15, 2022 · Burke, North Dakota
Blizzard Blizzard
Strong winds, occasional falling snow, and snow on the ground combined to produce a blizzard.
December 13, 2022 · Burke, North Dakota
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Burke County received an estimated ten inches of snow.
November 5, 2022 · Burke, North Dakota
High Wind High Wind
Burke County had estimated gusts to 60 mph.
July 18, 2022 · Burke, North Dakota
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated by a trained spotter.
July 18, 2022 · Burke, North Dakota
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
July 18, 2022 · Burke, North Dakota
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
May 13, 2022 · Burke, North Dakota
High Wind High Wind
Burke County had estimated gusts to 60 mph.
May 1, 2022 · Burke, North Dakota
Drought Drought
April 12, 2022 · Burke, North Dakota
Blizzard Blizzard
Ongoing snow and strong winds combined to produce a blizzard.

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
2025140
2024180
202350
2022170
2021170
202040
201980
201880
201740
2016100
2015100
2014110
2013160
2012190
2011150
2010315
2009153
200890
200710
200670
2005110
2004161
2003140
2002110
2001134
2000101
1999120
199893
199740
1996141
199541
199461
199220
199180
199020
198910
198820
198710
198660
198520
198431
198330
198211
198150
198010
197821
197722
197610
197510
197110
196922