Richland storm history
Storm events recorded in Richland, North Dakota between 1950 and 2025.
1,006
Total events
62
Tornadoes
295
Hail
82
Floods
2
Deaths
$61.7M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado EF4 Tornado
This tornado touched down south of Tyler and tracked to the east for roughly 2.5 miles before crossing the Bois de Sioux River into Wilkin County, Minnesota. In Wilkin County, the tornado continued for another 2.5 miles and lifted about 650 pm CDT. The total track length was abou…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
The Red River at Wahpeton/Breckenridge rose above flood stage around 2 AM CST on March 30th and remained above flood stage until around 8 PM CST on April 9th. The river peaked at roughly 15.95 feet around 3 AM CST on April 1st. Unofficially, 15.95 feet would be the sixth highest …
Blizzard Blizzard
Blizzard conditions observed through the evening hours at KBWP AWOS at Wahpeton Harry Stern Airport. Based on wind observations and analysis this is reflective of the eastern half of Richland County, including the Interstate 29 corridor in the county.
North Dakota Highway Patrol reported via social media a five-vehicle crash occurred on I-29 near mile marker 19 during near whiteout conditions. Initial fender-bender crashes occurred on the shoulder. While first responders were working to reach the scene, a semi truck traveling …
High Wind High Wind
AWOS station at KBWP Wahpeton, ND airport reported a 61 mph wind gust.
Blizzard Blizzard
Visibility at the Wahpeton (KBWP) airport was a quarter mile or less from noon to 6pm with gusts to 55mph. Snowfall estimates in the area were around 6 inches.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Spotter reported very weak tornado that was nearly stationary and lasted approximately 2 minutes.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Social Media post with video of wind gusts, estimated by observer of 60 mph near I-29 and Hwy 13.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This slow moving tornado started in a marshy low lying field and tracked east then northeast encountering a grove of trees. Here the tornado snapped off many tree trunks and continued to the northeast with scouring occurring in the corn field. It encountered another grove of tree…
Hail Hail
Report via ice-chip research team.
Hail Hail
Public sent in photo of hail beside a quarter.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet measured a wind gust of 82 mph 3 miles south of Wahpeton. Mesonet station 6166D Wahpeton ND 3 S.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail reported outside Dollar General in Wyndmere.
Hail Hail
Estimated nickel to quarter size hail at the Hankinson School.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tempest weather station measured gust.
Hail Hail
Ping-Pong ball sized hail reported between exit 1 and exit 8 on I-29.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage in Wahpeton.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Report of 8.7 inches of snow from 3 ENE Mcleod.
High Wind High Wind
Awos station Kbwp Wahpeton Airport North Dakota.
High Wind High Wind
Awos station kbwp Wahpeton AP ND.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Mesonet station 6166D Wahpeton ND 3 S reported a wind chill of minus 45.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Mesonet station 6166D Wahpeton ND 3 S reported a wind chill of minus 53.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Mesonet station 329109 Wahpeton North Dakota ndawn measured a -52 wind chill.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Report of 7 to 8 inches, estimated to be around 7.5 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Report of 6.5 inches in Abercrombie within Richland county.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind and cold air temperatures combined to create excessive cold conditions with apparent temperature as cold as -53F on the morning of the 20th at the Wahpeton mesonet 3 S of town.
Drought Drought
Richland county was in majority D2 drought for the first half of the month of November.
Drought Drought
Richland county experienced 2 weeks of drought in October. Conditions ongoing at the end of the month.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast Media relays report and picture of large tree downed by thunderstorm wind gusts on Lake Elsie southwest of Hankinson, ND. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reports trees fallen on power lines in SW Hankinson. Winds estimated 70 - 75 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
CO-OP Observer reports 8 to 10 inch tree branches down in Lidgerwood.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report from a personal weather station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report from NDAWN mesonet site.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report from a NDAWN mesonet site.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The AWOS at the Wahpeton airport reports a 66 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Personal weather station in Colfax reports wind gusts to 62 MPH.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Personal weather station in Colfax reports wind gusts to 62 MPH.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
Tornado on the ground doing damage from 9 WSW Colfax to 73rd street southeast in Richland county. Trees damaged and snapped in shelter belts, max winds of 107 MPH.
Flood Flood
Abercrombie gage, on the Wild Rice River (ND). Crested at 19.34 ft on May 27th, at 7:30 am.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Broadcast Media relays video of tornado on the ground in open field.
Flood Flood
Wahpeton Gage, on the Red River. Crested at 11.01 ft on May 25th at 4:45 pm.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
CoCoRaHS in Abercrombie ND reports 6 inches of storm total snow.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wahpeton AWOS reports a minimum wind chill of -42F.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | 2 |
| 2024 | 17 | 2 |
| 2023 | 20 | 1 |
| 2022 | 40 | 1 |
| 2021 | 34 | 1 |
| 2020 | 22 | 0 |
| 2019 | 41 | 2 |
| 2018 | 18 | 0 |
| 2017 | 15 | 0 |
| 2016 | 26 | 0 |
| 2015 | 22 | 3 |
| 2014 | 18 | 0 |
| 2013 | 39 | 3 |
| 2012 | 22 | 0 |
| 2011 | 40 | 2 |
| 2010 | 27 | 2 |
| 2009 | 38 | 1 |
| 2008 | 40 | 1 |
| 2007 | 21 | 0 |
| 2006 | 33 | 4 |
| 2005 | 71 | 4 |
| 2004 | 26 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 1 |
| 2002 | 36 | 1 |
| 2001 | 47 | 1 |
| 2000 | 25 | 0 |
| 1999 | 20 | 1 |
| 1998 | 30 | 0 |
| 1997 | 20 | 1 |
| 1996 | 32 | 1 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 1 |
| 1991 | 3 | 2 |
| 1990 | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 2 |
| 1988 | 5 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 | 1 |
| 1986 | 6 | 1 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 6 | 0 |
| 1982 | 16 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 19 | 1 |
| 1979 | 3 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 11 | 2 |
| 1976 | 3 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 2 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 3 | 0 |
| 1966 | 3 | 1 |
| 1964 | 2 | 2 |
| 1960 | 3 | 2 |
| 1959 | 2 | 2 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |