Stark storm history
Storm events recorded in Stark, North Dakota between 1950 and 2025.
715
Total events
26
Tornadoes
221
Hail
7
Floods
3
Deaths
$36.1M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Meteorologists from the National Weather Service conducted a storm damage survey in and around Dickinson on Thursday, July 9th, 2009. Meteorologists walked through the area and spoke with numerous people affected, many of whom were eye witnesses to the event. This tornado passed …
A cold front moving through the area produced gusty winds which combined with a narrow band of snow to produce reduced visibility and some snow covered roads which became slippery. A 2003 GMC Sierra was traveling westbound on Interstate 94 near mile marker 69 about five miles eas…
Dense fog developed during the afternoon of January 15, continuing through much of the day of January 16. At 2:30 AM CST on January 16, a semi-truck traveling westbound on Interstate 94 eleven miles east of Dickinson lost control and jackknifed into the median, with the trailer b…
A 32-year old male died when he was struck by lighting while working on a trail at the Schnell Recreation Area east of Richardton in Stark County. At the time of the strike the victim was loading mowing equipment into the back of a pickup truck.
Large hail accompanied the severe storm causing major damage to homes, businesses, vehicles and other buildings. Wind ASOS measured.
Damage occurred on the north side of Dickinson.
Dickinson got 18 inches of snow
Blizzard Blizzard
Strong winds and snow combined to produce a blizzard.
High Wind High Wind
The public southeast of South Heart reported wind gusts to 82 mph.
High Wind High Wind
Dickinson ASOS reported sustained winds of 45 mph.
High Wind High Wind
Gladstone NDDOT measured sustained winds to 41 mph.
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A medium to large size tree branch blew down.
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated by an amateur radio operator.
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Metal roofing was partially torn off a building.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Metal roofing was partially torn off a building, with some other roofs damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Windows were broken by the hail, while roofs and vehicles were damaged.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Vehicles were damaged by the hail.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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An animal lean building was picked up and blown about 20 feet, destroying the building.
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado touched down approximately 9 miles southwest of Dickinson and traveled to the south approximately 1.4 miles. Two houses along the path of the tornado had roofs partially blown off and some siding ripped off. Tree damage also occurred, with one tree having an eight inc…
Hail Hail
Approximately 25 windows were broken on the north and east side of area homes, along with siding and roofing damage. Multiple vehicles were heavily damaged.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
High Wind High Wind
Stark County had estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.
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.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Stark County received an estimated six inches of snow.
Drought Drought
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values dropped as low as 60 below.
Drought Drought
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 42 | 1 |
| 2024 | 18 | 1 |
| 2023 | 17 | 0 |
| 2022 | 30 | 0 |
| 2021 | 29 | 0 |
| 2020 | 23 | 0 |
| 2019 | 22 | 0 |
| 2018 | 23 | 1 |
| 2017 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 | 23 | 0 |
| 2015 | 17 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 1 |
| 2013 | 19 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 | 38 | 3 |
| 2010 | 25 | 0 |
| 2009 | 32 | 4 |
| 2008 | 30 | 0 |
| 2007 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 16 | 2 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 1 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 1 |
| 1997 | 17 | 0 |
| 1996 | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 |
| 1994 | 8 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 11 | 0 |
| 1989 | 11 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 5 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 6 | 0 |
| 1982 | 9 | 0 |
| 1981 | 9 | 0 |
| 1980 | 7 | 1 |
| 1979 | 5 | 1 |
| 1978 | 11 | 3 |
| 1977 | 7 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 3 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 3 | 0 |
| 1965 | 4 | 2 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 5 | 0 |
| 1962 | 6 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 2 | 1 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |