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Richland County, North Dakota
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1952 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
62
Tornado reports
296
Hail reports
83
Floods since 1996
1,026
All events
2
Deaths
$92.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Richland County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 61 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
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 …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of tree blown down by thunderstorm winds. Time estimated by radar.
High Wind High Wind
Non thunderstorm wind gust measured by station 5 S Dwight, ND.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured gust by NDAWN site 10 ft sensor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured gust by NDAWN station 33 ft sensor.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Low temperatures ranged from 28 to 32 across central and northern Richland County. The lowest temperature of 28 was reported by the NDAWN at Ekre, ND at 5:35 AM CST.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Sites across Richland County observed morning low temperatures between 28 and 32. The lowest observed temperature of 28 was at the Mooreton, ND NDAWN at 5:15 AM CST.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Public report of 12.0 inches of snow measured 10 miles south of Leonard, ND which was the highest report in Richland County. Other measurements in Richland County from Cocorahs and COOP sites ranged from 7.5 to 10.2 inches.
High Wind High Wind
Measured wind gusts of 61 and 62 mph at KBWP AWOS at Harry Stern Airport in Wahpeton, ND.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Received a public report of 6 inches of snow as measured in Great Bend, ND.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Received a public report of 6 inches of snow as measured in Hankinson, ND.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The KBWP AWOS at Wahpeton, ND frequently reported wind chills -40 or lower from the evening of January 22 through the morning hours of January 23. The lowest wind chill value during this period at that site was -46.
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.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 0 |
| 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 | 29 | 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 |
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