Kidder storm history

Heavy overland flooding from snowmelt damaged two homes and numerous state, county, and local roads.

Damage to 200 farm buildings. fifty one metal power line towers collapsed. twenty two irrigation system destroyed.

A dramatic rescue took place to save the life of a farmer that had a heart attack. With all major roads drifted shut to the farmhouse, neighbors and county crews pitched in to save the man's life. County plows were able to get within 5 miles of the farmhouse, but couldn't go any …

Kidder County had estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.

Kidder County had estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.

Two large grain bins became dislodged from their base and rolled to the west. One ended up over the nearby county road, and the other ended up wrapped around the side of a house.

The slow moving tornado formed over Long Lake and tracked in a generally northerly direction over the lake before dissipating. The tornado impacted no structures, thus there was no damage to evaluate. By National Weather Service policy the tornado is rated EF-U (Unknown).

A variety of large trees were broken down, including a very large tree split at the base.

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated by a trained spotter.

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

Kidder County received an estimated six inches of snow.

Wind chill values dropped as low as 60 below.

Kidder County had estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.

Some crop damage occurred.

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. Travel became nearly impossible given the icy conditions. Interstate 94 was closed for a period of time.

Kidder County received an estimated eight inches of snow.

Three funnel clouds developed at the same time in very close proximity. Two funnels then diminished with one remaining for a little longer.

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated by a trained spotter.

A small Park Model mobile, which was on blocks and anchored down, was completely destroyed, with the undercarriage separating from the unit, though the deck remained in its spot with a grill still on it. A 55 gallon barrel of steel scrap was blown over and rolled. Multiple three …

Multiple large trees branches were down throughout the community of Steele, with three trees uprooted. Some of the branches were large enough to block roads. Power was also out throughout the town.

NWS had no reports of damage.

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. Multiple vehicle accidents occurred.

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

Southern Kidder County received an estimated six inches of snow.