Renville storm history
Storm events recorded in Renville, North Dakota between 1950 and 2025.
381
Total events
25
Tornadoes
91
Hail
11
Floods
3
Deaths
$15.3M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Strong northwest winds with gusts in excess of 35 mph, reduced visibilities in blowing snow to 1/4 mile or less, and created treacherous road conditions with ice and snow cover. Two (2) indirect fatalities and three (3) indirect injuries in a car accident due to icy roads near th…
A tornado touched down 12 miles south of Greene or 7 N of Carpio. The tornado touched down directly on a farmhouse. The house was blown off of the foundation, then blown apart. A 70 yr. old man was blown out of the house, while a 1 month old infant was trapped in the debris. A 73…
Strong winds and heavy snow combined to produce a blizzard. In addition, periods of freezing rain occurred which accreted on power lines. This, combined with strong winds, led to extensive damage to power lines, cross arms, and poles, and thus widespread power outages.
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Blizzard Blizzard
Strong winds and snow combined to produce a blizzard.
High Wind High Wind
Renville County had estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Renville County received an estimated six inches of snow.
Drought Drought
Blizzard Blizzard
Strong winds and snow combined to produce a blizzard.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Renville County received an estimated six inches of snow.
Drought Drought
High Wind High Wind
Renville County had estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.
Hail Hail
The hail combined with thunderstorm wind gusts to damage the roof and siding on a home.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Seven hopper style bins were blown over.
Hail Hail
The hail combined with thunderstorm wind gusts to destroy a wheat field.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A roof was blown off of a pole barn, and the walls were also damaged.
Hail Hail
The hail combined with thunderstorm wind gusts to cause crop damage in the area.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Some tree branches were down.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Renville County received an estimated six inches of snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Sherwood received 12 inches of snow.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values dropped to around 60 below.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Renville County received an estimated ten inches of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind combined with small hail to damage some crops.
Hail Hail
Dense Smoke Dense Smoke
Blizzard Blizzard
Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.
Blizzard Blizzard
Strong winds, occasional falling snow, and snow on the ground combined to produce a blizzard.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Sherwood received 12 inches of snow.
High Wind High Wind
Renville County had estimated gusts to 60 mph.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated by a trained spotter.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
High Wind High Wind
Renville County had estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.
Blizzard Blizzard
Ongoing snow and strong winds combined to produce a blizzard.
High Wind High Wind
Renville County had estimated sustained winds of 40 mph.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 | 19 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 19 | 0 |
| 2021 | 18 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9 | 1 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 | 15 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 | 23 | 1 |
| 2010 | 23 | 0 |
| 2009 | 13 | 1 |
| 2008 | 12 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 13 | 1 |
| 2004 | 16 | 1 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000 | 20 | 2 |
| 1999 | 8 | 1 |
| 1998 | 7 | 2 |
| 1997 | 11 | 2 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1994 | 7 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 2 |
| 1988 | 4 | 3 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 2 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |