Mcintosh storm history

Wind gusts up to near 50 mph combined with falling snow and existing loose snow cover to create widespread blizzard conditions across McIntosh County. The strong winds and blizzard conditions resulted in additional downed power lines and delayed the repair of existing downed powe…

Wishek NDDOT site reported wind gusts to 60 mph.

Wishek NDDOT site reported sustained winds of 41 mph.

Over three inches of rain fell during a short period of time to result in water filling low lying areas and overflowing some rural roads.

Eastern McIntosh County received an estimated eight inches of snow.

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

Ashley received eight inches of snow.

Wind chill values dropped as low as 60 below.

Three to five inch tree limbs were blown down.

A trained spotter estimated the thunderstorm wind gusts.

Wind chill values dropped to around 60 below.

Around 300 utility poles were broken, along with multiple cross-members. Many miles of power lines throughout the county were down. Most power service was out throughout the county at some time during the storm. Travel became nearly impossible given the icy conditions.

The tornado touched down in an open field southwest of Kulm and impacted no structures. There was no damage to evaluate. By National Weather Service policy the tornado is rated EF Unknown.

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.

McIntosh County received an estimated six inches of snow.

McIntosh County received an estimated eight inches of snow.

McIntosh County received an estimated eight inches of snow.

Gusty winds combined with falling snow and snow on the ground to produce 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.

McIntosh County received and estimated 15 inches of snow.

Strong winds and heavy snow combined to produce a blizzard.

Wishek NDDOT site reported wind gusts to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated by the public.

Extensive crop damage occurred.

A large tree blew down.

Wishek NDDOT site reported a sustained wind of 40 mph.