Golden Valley storm history
Storm events recorded in Golden Valley, North Dakota between 1950 and 2025.
423
Total events
11
Tornadoes
117
Hail
6
Floods
0
Deaths
$6.0M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Blizzard Blizzard
Strong winds and snow combined to produce a blizzard.
High Wind High Wind
Beach AWOS reported wind gusts to 66 mph.
High Wind High Wind
Golden Valley County had estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.
High Wind High Wind
Golden Valley County had estimated gusts to 60 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Hail was driven by 60 mph winds, breaking 3 windows and damaging the siding on a home.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated by a trained spotter.
Drought Drought
High Wind High Wind
Beach AWOS reported wind gusts to 58 mph.
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Minimum wind chill values dropped to between 45 below to around 60 below over most locations.
Drought Drought
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values dropped as low as 60 below.
Drought Drought
High Wind High Wind
Beach AWOS reported sustained winds to 46 mph.
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
High Wind High Wind
Beach AWOS reported wind gusts to 76 mph.
Drought Drought
Hail Hail
Tornado EFU Tornado
The tornado touched down in an open field southeast of Trotters and impacted no structures. There was no damage to evaluate. By National Weather Service policy the tornado is rated EFU (Unknown).
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Two inch diameter hail combined with wind gusts to 75 mph to produce extensive damage in the community of Beach. Multiple vehicles sustained damage including dents and broken windows. House damage included broken windows, dented siding, and damaged shingles.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values dropped to around 70 below.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A cold front moving through the area produced gusty winds which combined with a narrow band of snow to produce reduced visibility and some snow covered roads which became slippery.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Golden Valley County received an estimated eight inches of snow.
High Wind High Wind
Golva NDAWN site reported wind gusts to 76 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
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 occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.
High Wind High Wind
Beach AWOS reported wind gusts to 62 mph.
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
Golva received 16 inches of snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Golden Valley County received an estimated eight inches of snow.
High Wind High Wind
Beach AWOS reported wind gusts to 58 mph.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Beach received six inches of snow.
High Wind High Wind
Golden Valley County had estimated wind gusts of 60 mph.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | 0 |
| 2024 | 12 | 1 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 |
| 2022 | 25 | 0 |
| 2021 | 18 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 17 | 1 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 13 | 1 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 | 24 | 0 |
| 2010 | 18 | 0 |
| 2009 | 13 | 1 |
| 2008 | 12 | 0 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 16 | 0 |
| 2005 | 12 | 0 |
| 2004 | 18 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 18 | 1 |
| 2000 | 20 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 1 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 1 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 8 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 4 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1952 | 2 | 2 |