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Steele County, North Dakota
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1958 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
44
Tornado reports
175
Hail reports
28
Floods since 1996
648
All events
0
Deaths
$20.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Steele County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 44 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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.
Fully grown trees were uprooted. Some trees fell on power poles and powerlines, causing power outages in Finley. Trees also fell on cars and damage was reported at the grain elevator. On one house porch, the windows were blown out and the screens were torn off. Extensive wind dri…
Five wooden double post high voltage power towers were snapped off by downburst winds. The utility company estimated winds around 100 mph. Large hail and damaging winds produced extensive crop damage across portions of Easton and Melrose Townships.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
A low temperature of 31 was reported at the Hope, ND NDAWN at 4:30 AM CST. A low temperature of 32 was reported at the Finley, ND NDAWN at 4:30 AM CST.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Hope NDAWN observed a morning low of 23 at 5:25 AM CST. Finley NDAWN observed a morning low of 29 at 4:25 AM CST.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Finley, ND NDAWN observed a low temperature of 30 degrees at 5:25 AM CST and Hope, ND NDAWN observed at low temperatures of 30 degrees at 5:30 AM CST.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Public estimated 8 inches of snow fell in Finley, ND. There was a public report of 7.0 inches measured 5 NNE of Luverne, ND.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The NDAWN station at Finely 1 NNW consistently reported wind chill values -40 or lower on the morning of January 25. The lowest wind chill value during that period was -44.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The NDAWN station at Finely 1 NNW consistently reported wind chill values -40 or lower from the morning of January 22 through midday on January 23. The lowest wind chill value during that period was -50.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured wind gust at the Hope NDAWN.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Damage to a shop from strong winds.
Hail Hail
Received a report of hail up to 1 inch in diameter.
Hail Hail
Received a public report of hail up to the size of half dollars.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trained spotter reported a 111 mph wind gust 1 mile east of Luverne. Measurement verified via personal weather station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
NDAWN station 5 NE Hope reported a 76 mph wind gust. Mesonet station 321686 Hope ND NDAWN.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Personal weather station via Weather Underground, I.D. Brent Johnson NA86 Airport - KNDHOPE4. Measured gust to 92 mph. Duration of severe gusts 100 minutes. Duration of significant severe gusts over 75 mph 65 minutes. Extreme wind gusts associated with MCV on back side of Derecho…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Finley ndawn reported a wind chill of minus 40.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Mesonet station 327986 Finley ND NDAWN reported a wind chill of minus 47.
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 -50F on the morning of the 20th at the Finley NDAWN.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow fall total measured at 7.0 inches in Finley.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reports large trees down in Steele county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree Damage reported by the public in Steele county.
Hail Hail
One inch hail reported 2 miles north of Luverne, ND.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
CoCoRaHS station 5.4 WNW of Hope reports 9.1 inches of storm total snow.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Finley NDAWN reports a minimum wind chill of -47F.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Emergency reports well over 1/2 inch of ice across Steele County. Hope in southern Steele County had reports up to 1 inch of ice. Storm total ice.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Public reports 7 inches of storm total snow 2 NE of Sharon.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Public reports 8.4 inches of storm total snowfall 5.5 NE of Luverne.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
CoCoRaHS station ND-ST-5 reports 8 inches of storm total snow 7 NW of Golden Lake.
Hail Hail
Public reports quarter-sized hail near Aneta. Time estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
Local Law Enforcement relayed report of windshield damage to vehicle from quarter-size hail.
Hail Hail
Report of nickel to quarter-size hail by sheriff department.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Uprooted trees. Large 8-inch tree branches on the road. Seven large trees down.
Hail Hail
Emergency Manager reports drifts of small hail 6 WNW of Roseville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Metal roofing lifted off a house 6 WNW Roseville.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Spotter reports 6.1 inches of snow 5 NNE Luverne. Storm total snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
CoCoRaHS 7 NW Golden Lake reports 11 inches. Storm total snow.
Blizzard Blizzard
Trained Spotter 5 NNE Luverne reports persistent blizzard conditions, with near zero visibility and gusts at or exceeding 40 MPH.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
CoCoRaHS station in Blabon reports 17.2 inches of storm total snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Storm total snow of 12 inches 6 NW Golden Lake.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Storm total snow of 10.5 inches 4 SSW Blabon.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
NDAWN Station in Finley reports wind chills lower than -40 from 2/22 10P through 2/23 10A with the lowest being -42 degrees.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Finley 1NNW NDAWN reports wind chills of -40F or lower, with the lowest being -47F.
Drought Drought
D2 drought reported across Steele county for 2 weeks in January.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
NDAWN site Finley 1NW reports wind chills between -40 and -43.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
NDAWN station Hope 5NE reports an average wind chill of -49 at 8 AM on December 20th, 2022. Averages throughout the day ranged from -41 to -49.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Analysis of data gathered from local sources and public reports suggests that Steele County received 11 to 15 inches of snowfall.
Drought Drought
Portions of Steele county in D2 drought from December 1st - December 31st, 2022.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 19 | 0 |
| 2022 | 30 | 1 |
| 2021 | 15 | 1 |
| 2020 | 15 | 2 |
| 2019 | 37 | 1 |
| 2018 | 19 | 0 |
| 2017 | 31 | 1 |
| 2016 | 16 | 0 |
| 2015 | 15 | 3 |
| 2014 | 16 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 25 | 1 |
| 2010 | 23 | 5 |
| 2009 | 14 | 0 |
| 2008 | 25 | 2 |
| 2007 | 26 | 0 |
| 2006 | 17 | 0 |
| 2005 | 28 | 2 |
| 2004 | 23 | 1 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 20 | 2 |
| 2001 | 32 | 2 |
| 2000 | 24 | 0 |
| 1999 | 14 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 17 | 0 |
| 1996 | 23 | 0 |
| 1994 | 9 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 5 | 4 |
| 1987 | 11 | 2 |
| 1986 | 2 | 2 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 3 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 4 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 2 | 1 |
| 1965 | 2 | 2 |
| 1964 | 2 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
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