Logan storm history

Power lines were reported down south of Napoleon along North Dakota Highway 3. Also, a 70 foot tall electrical high-voltage structure toppled over. Significant farm damage occurred.

The large hail damaged many area homes, campers, and vehicles. Damage to crops was limited as despite the large size of the hail, the aerial coverage of hail was spotty according to insurance adjusters.

Logan County had estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.

Logan County had estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.

Eastern Logan County received an estimated eight inches of snow.

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

Napoleon received eight inches of snow.

Wind chill values dropped as low as 60 below.

Four campers were rolled over at McKenna Lake.

The tornado touched down in an open field north of Burnstad and impacted no structures. There was no damage to evaluate. By National Weather Service policy the tornado is rated EFU (Unknown).

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. The American Red Cross and The Salvation Army deployed to Gackle to establish a shelter as the entire community was without power from early on Decemb…

Logan County received an estimated eight inches of snow.

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.

Napoleon received seven inches of snow.

Napoleon received 13 inches of snow.

Napoleon received 13 inches of snow.

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.

Napoleon received 21 inches of snow.

Strong winds and heavy snow combined to produce a blizzard.

Logan County had estimated gusts to 60 mph.

The public estimated thunderstorm wind gusts of 60 mph.

Logan County had estimated gusts to 60 mph.

Ongoing snow and strong winds combined to produce a blizzard.

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

Southern Logan County received an estimated six inches of snow.

Logan County had estimated sustained winds of 40 mph.