Emmons storm history
Storm events recorded in Emmons, North Dakota between 1950 and 2025.
495
Total events
42
Tornadoes
141
Hail
8
Floods
2
Deaths
$13.5M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F5 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
64 yr. old Kintyre man died after he had a heart attack, but the rescue crews couldn't get to him in time due to the poor visibility and block roads
Wind gusts up to near 50 mph combined with falling snow and existing loose snow cover to create widespread blizzard conditions across Emmons County. The strong winds and blizzard conditions resulted in additional downed power lines and delayed the repair of existing downed power …
High Wind High Wind
Hazelton NDDOT site reported wind gusts to 62 mph.
High Wind High Wind
Hazelton NDDOT site reported wind gusts to 58 mph.
Tornado EFU Tornado
The tornado touched down in an open field west of Westfield and impacted no structures. There was no damage to evaluate. By National Weather Service policy the tornado is rated EF-U (Unknown).
Tornado EF2 Tornado
Initial damage near the start of the tornado consisted of crop damage. The tornado then travelled northwest to a farmstead where it dented in the south facing side of a large, mostly empty grain bin. It then proceeded to destroy an 80 by 124 foot pole barn to the north. Inside th…
Tornado EFU Tornado
The tornado touched down in an open area along the Missouri River northwest of Hazelton and impacted no structures. There was no damage to evaluate. By National Weather Service policy the tornado is rated EF-U (Unknown).
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This was the first of two tornadoes that struck the Temvik area. The tornado formed in an open field just to the southwest of a farmstead before moving northeast. The tornado then crossed a road and knocked over a power pole before impacting the farmstead. The home suffered damag…
Tornado EF2 Tornado
This is the second of two tornadoes to impact the Temvik area. The tornado developed just to the south of a farmstead and moved north, impacting the farmstead. The tornado picked up a large horse trailer, and tossed it approximately 150 yards into a tree. The tornado then destroy…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several branches and a few trees down. Power also was lost.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
High Wind High Wind
Emmons County had estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Minimum wind chill values dropped to between 45 below to around 60 below over most locations.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Hazelton received eight inches of snow.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values dropped as low as 60 below.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated by the public.
Hail Hail
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Emmons County received an estimated six inches of snow.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values dropped to around 60 below.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Utility wires were down in some locations. Travel and walking outdoors became nearly impossible given the slippery conditions as ice accumulations of well over a quarter inch occurred.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Locations northwest of Hazelton received six inches of snow.
High Wind High Wind
Hazelton NDDOT site reported wind gusts to 59 mph.
Dense Smoke Dense Smoke
Blizzard Blizzard
Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and falling snow to create a blizzard.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Blowing snow stuck to road surfaces, creating dangerous travel conditions.
Blizzard Blizzard
Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Hazelton received nine inches of snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Emmons County received an estimated eight inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Emmons County received an estimated eight inches of snow.
Blizzard Blizzard
Gusty winds combined with falling snow and snow on the ground to produce a blizzard.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | 5 |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 |
| 2022 | 24 | 0 |
| 2021 | 18 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 0 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 |
| 2016 | 19 | 0 |
| 2015 | 15 | 0 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 30 | 1 |
| 2010 | 33 | 1 |
| 2009 | 14 | 0 |
| 2008 | 22 | 0 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 14 | 0 |
| 2005 | 15 | 1 |
| 2004 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 2 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 13 | 1 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 1 |
| 1998 | 7 | 1 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 25 | 3 |
| 1995 | 6 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 2 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 2 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 9 | 1 |
| 1981 | 6 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 4 | 0 |
| 1977 | 3 | 0 |
| 1976 | 6 | 5 |
| 1974 | 3 | 3 |
| 1967 | 2 | 1 |
| 1966 | 2 | 2 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 3 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |