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Grand Forks County, North Dakota
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1952 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
92
Tornado reports
392
Hail reports
80
Floods since 1996
1,357
All events
4
Deaths
$3.1B
Property damage
Tornado paths in Grand Forks County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 92 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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.
Tornado EF4 Tornado
This tornado began in Traill County about 3 miles north-northeast of Mayville at 349 PM CDT. The tornado crossed into Grand Forks County and tracked for an additional 8 miles to about 10 miles west of Thompson. The total track length was roughly 17 miles. One well constructed hou…
The tornado touched down about 2 miles west-southwest of Northwood. The tornado crossed the Goose River about a mile west-southwest of the Northwood airport and left a 200 yard wide stretch of downed trees in its wake. By the time it hit the airport, the ground track was one-thir…
Tornado EF3 Tornado
This tornado began about 6 miles north-northeast of Aneta in eastern Nelson County at 704 pm CST. The total tornado track was about 6 miles, with about 1 mile of it occurring in Grand Forks County. The tornado lofted and destroyed a second combine in Grand Forks County before it …
The Red River at Grand Forks/East Grand Forks rose above flood stage around 4 PM CST on March 31st and remained above flood stage until around 6 PM CST on April 22nd. The river peaked at roughly 47.85 feet around 2 AM CST on April 6th. Unofficially, 47.85 feet would be the fifth …
After receiving 15 to 20 inches of rain over portions of western Grand Forks county, the area around Larimore quickly experienced flooding problems. During the rainfall, two men from the area decided to drive to Larimore to get something to eat. They drove into a washed out secti…
The NWS Davis system measured a 101 mph wind gust. The strong wind resulted in many trees being blown down and a citywide state of emergency. Trees fell on vehicles, fences, and homes. The wind blew over traffic lights, signs, fences, and street lights. Over 50 streets in town we…
A male was hit in the head by a hailstone and required four stitches. Many homes and cars were damaged by the large hail, especially south of 32nd avenue south.
After receiving 15 to 20 inches of rain over portions of western Grand Forks county, the Turtle River rose to historic levels. At Arvilla, the Turtle River was a peaceful 2.04 feet June 12th at 11 pm. By June 13th at 2 pm, the river rose to 20.82 feet. Damage was especially high …
Flash flooding occurred around the McCanna area of western Grand Forks county, after 15 to 20 inches of rain fell.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail reported 1 mile east of Mekinock, ND. Report relayed by media.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Low temperatures between 27 and 32 were reported across Grand Forks County. The lowest temperature was 27 at the Emerado 2E NDAWN. The KGFK ASOS at Grand Forks International Airport reported a low temperature of 31 at 5:53 AM CST.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Sites across Grand Forks County reported morning low temperatures from 27 to 32. The lowest observed value of 27 was at Grand Forks International Airport ASOS at 05:53 AM CST.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Grand Forks international Airport ASOS observed a low temperature of 24 at 5:53 AM CST. The Grand Forks Air Force Base ASOS observed a low temperature of 26 at 5:55 AM CST. Other sites across Grand Forks County from NDAWN observed low temperatures from 28 to 31. The official NWS …
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Received a report of 6.1 inches of snow as measured by a CoCoRahs observer 3.4 miles SSE of Grand Forks.
High Wind High Wind
ASOS station at KGFK Grand Forks International Airport reports a 59 mph wind gust.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
NWS official midday observation measures 6.3 inches of snow so far in the event. 48 hour snowfall was 11.3 inches, with a liquid content of 1.33 inches. Measurement taken 1 mile WNW of Grand Forks.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The KGFK ASOS at Grand Forks International Airport consistently reported wind chills -40 or lower from the morning of January 25. The lowest wind chill reported at that site during this period was -45.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The KGFK ASOS at Grand Forks International Airport consistently reported wind chills -40 or lower from the morning of January 22 through the morning of January 23rd. The lowest wind chill reported at that site during this period was -45.
Blizzard Blizzard
Whiteout conditions due to falling snow and blowing snow were reported at KGFK ASOS, with winds gusting 35 to 56 mph.
Blizzard Blizzard
Off duty NWS employee reported blizzard conditions ongoing in Grand Forks County.
Blizzard Blizzard
Visibility reductions under a quarter mile started at 5:46 am and persisted through 1:40 pm. Peak winds were 67mph.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Measured 11 inches in northeast Grand Forks, ND near the intersection of University Ave and N Washington St.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Measured 7.4 inches for the event at the NWS Grand Forks on the northwest side of Grand Forks.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Measurement of 8.0 inches of snow at Niagara, ND representing the event total near the Grand Forks County and Nelson County line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado produced intermittent EF-0 and EF-1 damage in Grand Forks, ND and East Grand Forks, MN. It initially touched down near the intersection of 38th St. and 32nd Ave where it bent a light pole from the top of the intersection stop lights. It tracked to the northeast just sou…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado was likely rain wrapped intermittently produced EF-1 damage across its nearly 4 mile long path with wind speeds up to 110mph. The tornado initially touched down about 1.5 miles northwest of the Grand Forks International Airport tracking northeast and eventually cross…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado briefly developed in east Mekinock about 1.9 miles northeast of the Grand Forks Air Force Base. It caused damage to the garages of 3 different homes, with a maximum expected wind of 105 mph based on one garage that was completely destroyed.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado likely intermittent and rain wrapped destroyed 2 grain bins and produced shelterbelt tree damage along its nearly 3 mile long path near the community of McCanna approximately 8 miles northwest of Larimore. Peak wind speeds are estimated at105 mph.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A brief rain wrapped tornado developed within the squall line and produced EF-0 damage to trees near a farmstead and EF-1 tree damage to the eastern side of a shelterbelt about 2 miles south of Larimore. Peak estimated wind speed was 95 mph.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This rain wrapped QLCS tornado developed about 4 miles east of the community of Kempton or 5.5 miles northeast of Northwood where it initially caused crop damage, seen via high resolution satellite. As it tracked east, it tipped over an irrigation pivot system, and caused EF-1 da…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This QLCS tornado was very brief with damage confined to one field producing EF-0 damage. The sunflowers were flattened in a very short concentric and convergent path. TDS observed on radar. Time estimated from KMVX radar. Max wind speed estimated at 70 mph.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This QLCS tornado was very brief with EF-0 damage confined to one field and a shelterbelt. The sunflowers were flattened in a very short concentric and convergent path. Time estimated from KMVX radar. TDS observed on radar. Max wind speed estimated at 75 mph.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The track of this tornado is seen on high resolution satellite imagery, with mainly crop damage as it tracked northeast and eventually caused large tree branches to be snapped in a shelterbelt before lifting. TDS observed on radar.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This brief QLCS tornado caused EF-1 damage to large cottonwood trees which were uprooted and snapped halfway up the truck. As it continued tracking northeast it caused crop damage and additional EF-1 damage to trees before lifting. Time estimated from KVX radar. TDS observed on r…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured wind on NDAWN 33 ft sensor at Emerado.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Grand Forks Air Force Base measured wind gust of 91 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured wind gust at Grand Forks International airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured gust on Logan Center NDAWN 10m sensor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured wind gust on surface sensor at Logan Center NDAWN.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage reported across town in Larimore.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gust measured from private weather station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Grand Forks Air Force base measured gust.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 0 |
| 2025 | 53 | 11 |
| 2024 | 23 | 0 |
| 2023 | 31 | 0 |
| 2022 | 68 | 2 |
| 2021 | 37 | 1 |
| 2020 | 67 | 2 |
| 2019 | 43 | 0 |
| 2018 | 61 | 3 |
| 2017 | 43 | 8 |
| 2016 | 64 | 4 |
| 2015 | 44 | 5 |
| 2014 | 40 | 1 |
| 2013 | 24 | 0 |
| 2012 | 37 | 3 |
| 2011 | 32 | 0 |
| 2010 | 39 | 9 |
| 2009 | 37 | 3 |
| 2008 | 22 | 0 |
| 2007 | 36 | 4 |
| 2006 | 31 | 0 |
| 2005 | 56 | 4 |
| 2004 | 57 | 8 |
| 2003 | 28 | 0 |
| 2002 | 36 | 0 |
| 2001 | 61 | 3 |
| 2000 | 46 | 3 |
| 1999 | 23 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 1 |
| 1997 | 34 | 0 |
| 1996 | 38 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 12 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 2 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 6 | 1 |
| 1986 | 4 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 8 | 0 |
| 1983 | 15 | 2 |
| 1982 | 6 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | 9 | 2 |
| 1977 | 4 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 3 | 0 |
| 1962 | 4 | 0 |
| 1961 | 2 | 0 |
| 1960 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | 2 | 0 |
| 1958 | 2 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 3 | 2 |
| 1955 | 7 | 1 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
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