Sheridan storm history
Storm events recorded in Sheridan, North Dakota between 1950 and 2025.
325
Total events
19
Tornadoes
64
Hail
2
Floods
0
Deaths
$6.5M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Blizzard Blizzard
Strong winds and snow combined to produce a blizzard.
High Wind High Wind
Denhoff NDDOT reported sustained winds of 40 mph.
Tornado EFU Tornado
This is the second event entry for one tornado that passed through two counties, Burleigh and Sheridan. The tornado touched down in an open field north of Wing and impacted no structures before it ended south of Denhoff. During the time this tornado was on the ground, another tor…
Tornado EF2 Tornado
This tornado touched down south of Denhoff about three miles north of the Burleigh County line and moved in a northerly direction to the west of Highway 14. When the tornado reached about 6 miles south of Denhoff, it destroyed a 30 by 60 foot pole barn. A nearby barn had two skyl…
Tornado EFU Tornado
The tornado touched down in an open field south of Denhoff and impacted no structures. This was considered a satellite tornado which developed and remaining near a much larger damaging tornado that remained to its west. With this tornado, there was no damage to evaluate. By Natio…
Tornado EFU Tornado
This is the first event entry for one tornado that passed through two counties, Sheridan and McLean. The tornado touched down in an open field southwest of Pickardville and impacted no structures before it ended southeast of Mercer. Shortly after this tornado dissipated, a separa…
Tornado EFU Tornado
The tornado touched down in an open field southeast of Kief and impacted no structures. There was no damage to evaluate. By National Weather Service policy the tornado is rated EF-U (Unknown).
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated by the public.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Minimum wind chill values dropped to between 45 below to around 60 below over most locations.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values dropped as low as 60 below.
Blizzard Blizzard
Strong winds and snow combined to produce a blizzard.
High Wind High Wind
Sheridan County had estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated by a trained spotter.
Hail Hail
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values dropped to around 60 below.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Travel and walking outdoors became nearly impossible given the slippery conditions as ice accumulations of well over a quarter inch occurred.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
McClusky received nine inches of snow.
Dense Smoke Dense Smoke
Blizzard Blizzard
Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and falling snow to create a blizzard.
Blizzard Blizzard
Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Over 60 locations lost power as a result of frost accumulating on power lines due to the multi-day dense fog event. Multiple lines were downed as conductors broke, or snapped. Four poles were broken due to the additional weight of the frost on power lines.
Blizzard Blizzard
Strong winds combined with snow on the ground to produce a ground blizzard.
Blizzard Blizzard
Strong winds, occasional falling snow, and snow on the ground combined to produce a blizzard.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
McClusky received 25 inches of snow.
Blizzard Blizzard
Strong winds and heavy snow combined to produce a blizzard.
High Wind High Wind
Denhoff NDDOT site reported wind gusts to 67 mph.
High Wind High Wind
Sheridan County had estimated wind gusts of 60 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree blew down and crops were damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A camper was flipped onto its roof.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were uprooted or severely damage throughout the community of Martin, and over surrounding areas. One tree fell onto a structure, breaking through the roof and eaves.
Hail Hail
High Wind High Wind
Denhoff NDDOT site reported wind gusts to 60 mph.
Blizzard Blizzard
Ongoing snow and strong winds combined to produce a blizzard.
High Wind High Wind
Denhoff NDDOT site reported a sustained wind of 42 mph.
High Wind High Wind
Denhoff NDDOT site reported a wind gust of 73 mph.
Blizzard Blizzard
Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and some falling snow to create a blizzard.
High Wind High Wind
Denhoff NDDOT site reported a wind gust of 73 mph.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 25 | 0 |
| 2021 | 18 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 1 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 19 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 16 | 1 |
| 2010 | 15 | 0 |
| 2009 | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 | 12 | 1 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 1 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 | 12 | 1 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 11 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 1 |
| 1982 | 5 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 2 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 3 | 0 |