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Foster County, North Dakota
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
15
Tornado reports
101
Hail reports
7
Floods since 1996
405
All events
1
Deaths
$21.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Foster County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 15 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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Year by year
All storm eventsTornadoes
NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Severe thunderstorm winds of 65 to 105 miles per hour tore across Foster County causing extensive damage on many farms and in towns. Damage included grain bins destroyed, a grain elevator severely damaged, roofs torn off of outbuildings, and damage to homes. Vehicle damage was al…
Damage to 400 farm dwellings and 250 farm structures, including grain bins and farm machinery.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Carrington received six inches of snow.
High Wind High Wind
Foster County had estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.
Blizzard Blizzard
Strong winds and snow combined to produce a blizzard.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees were uprooted and a fence was blown over at a park on the north side of Carrington. At CrossRoads Golf Course, multiple tree branches were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Tornado EFU Tornado
This is one of the two tornadoes that occurred at approximately the same time east of Bordulac. The tornado touched down in an open field impacted no structures. There was no damage to evaluate. By National Weather Service policy the tornado is rated EF-U (Unknown).
Tornado EFU Tornado
This is one of the two tornadoes that occurred at approximately the same time east of Bordulac. The tornado touched down in an open field 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
Road signs were bent, railroad crossing arms were damaged, and a grain bin was lifted and flipped in the area.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado touched down to the southwest of Grace City, then tracked northeasterly approximately five and three-quarter miles before lifting. Near the point of touchdown, the tornado struck a farmstead causing significant damage. A barn which was built with brick about half-way …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Minimum wind chill values dropped to between 45 below to around 60 below over most locations.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values dropped as low as 60 below.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Locations near Carrington received ten inches of snow.
Blizzard Blizzard
Strong winds and snow combined to produce a blizzard.
High Wind High Wind
Carrington AWOS reported wind gusts to 64 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated by a trained spotter.
Hail Hail
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values dropped to around 60 below.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Multiple utility poles were broken, along with multiple cross-members. Many miles of power lines throughout the county were down. At one point, 48% of utility customers were without power. Travel became nearly impossible given the icy conditions.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Locations north of Carrington received 11 inches of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Dense Smoke Dense Smoke
Flood Flood
Flooding from snow melt runoff caused significant damages to county infrastructure.
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.
Blizzard Blizzard
Strong winds combined with snow on the ground to produce a ground blizzard.
Blizzard Blizzard
Strong winds, occasional falling snow, and snow on the ground combined to produce a blizzard.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
McHenry received 18 inches of snow.
Blizzard Blizzard
Strong winds and heavy snow combined to produce a blizzard.
High Wind High Wind
Carrington AWOS reported wind gusts to 64 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
High Wind High Wind
Foster County had estimated gusts to 60 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were uprooted, and a roof was blown off a structure.
Blizzard Blizzard
Ongoing snow and strong winds combined to produce a blizzard.
High Wind High Wind
Foster County had estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 15 | 3 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 0 |
| 2021 | 25 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 11 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 | 15 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 18 | 0 |
| 2013 | 18 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 27 | 2 |
| 2010 | 21 | 0 |
| 2009 | 12 | 0 |
| 2008 | 17 | 0 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 1 |
| 2002 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 | 15 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 13 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 4 | 1 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 | 3 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 2 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
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