Foster storm history

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.

Strong winds and snow combined to produce a blizzard.

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.

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).

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).

Road signs were bent, railroad crossing arms were damaged, and a grain bin was lifted and flipped in the area.

Minimum wind chill values dropped to between 45 below to around 60 below over most locations.

Wind chill values dropped as low as 60 below.

Locations near Carrington received ten inches of snow.

Strong winds and snow combined to produce a blizzard.

Carrington AWOS reported wind gusts to 64 mph.

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated by a trained spotter.

Wind chill values dropped to around 60 below.

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.

Locations north of Carrington received 11 inches of snow.

Flooding from snow melt runoff caused significant damages to county infrastructure.

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blowing snow stuck to road surfaces, creating dangerous travel conditions.

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground to produce a ground blizzard.

Strong winds, occasional falling snow, and snow on the ground combined to produce a blizzard.

McHenry received 18 inches of snow.

Strong winds and heavy snow combined to produce a blizzard.

Carrington AWOS reported wind gusts to 64 mph.

Foster County had estimated gusts to 60 mph.

Trees were uprooted, and a roof was blown off a structure.

Ongoing snow and strong winds combined to produce a blizzard.

Foster County had estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.

Glenfield NDDOT site reported wind gusts to 63 mph.

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground along with some falling snow to produce a blizzard.