Traill storm history
Storm events recorded in Traill, North Dakota between 1950 and 2025.
693
Total events
34
Tornadoes
149
Hail
35
Floods
0
Deaths
$21.3M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The tornado tracked northward for nearly 9 miles to about 12 miles north of Mayville by 405 PM CDT and crossed into Grand Forks County. It then continued for another 8 miles to around 10 miles west of Thompson by 418 PM CDT, for a total track length of nearly 17 miles. Trees in s…
Tornado EF3 Tornado
The tornado destroyed a two car garage and snapped or uprooted numerous trees northwest of the Taft elevator. It crossed Interstate 29 near Taft and tore down filled grain bins, elevator legs, and tore the roofing off the office. It then tore the roof off and caved in the walls o…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Measured 8.0 inches in Hillsboro, ND. Event total.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado developed about 2.8 miles east of Hatton and tracked northeast. It damaged a farmstead where the garage door of large shed was torn off, a tree was uprooted, and numerous large branches were broken. Numerous large tree branches snapped and uprooted along path as it t…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured gust on NDAWN station 325679 Mayville ND.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
At I-29 near Buxton, a semi was reported blown over by the public. The report was relayed by broadcast media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines down in Mayville. Winds estimated at 75 mph. Time estimated via radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
NDAWN site reported a 78 mph wind gust 5 ENE Kelso. Mesonet station 324209 Hillsboro ND NDAWN.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet observations confirmed a 74 mph wind gust 2 miles SE of Blanchard. Mesonet station DVI12057 Blanchard ND.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet observations confirmed a 60 mph wind gust 1 mile west of Mayville. Mesonet station DVI06914 Mayville ND 1 W.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
NDAWN station 3 E Mayville confirmed a 66 mph wind gust. Mesonet station 325679 Mayville ND NDAWN.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station 324209 ndawn.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
In the city of Mayville there was 6.5 inches of snow.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Mesonet station DVI06914 Mayville ND 1 W reported a wind chill of minus 46.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Mesonet station 324209 Hillsboro North Dakota ndawn measured a -43 wind chill.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow fall total measured at 7.5 inches in Mayville.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow Squall reported by the public.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Davis station 1 west of Mayville reports 72 MPH gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees down in Mayville, power outages, and cars under trees. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down in Mayville, no injuries. Power is out, empty grain bins blown about and blocking HWY 200.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Video relayed from the media of a tree on a car in Mayville. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Media Broadcaster reports broken branches of 5 inch diameter in Hillsboro.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Public reports 11 inches of storm total snow in Portland.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Public reports 10 inches of storm total snow in Mayville.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Kelso NDAWN reports a minimum wind chill of -40F.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Mayville NDDOT station reports a minimum wind chill of -42F.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
CO-OP Observer in Mayville reports over half an inch (0.58) of ice accumulation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
NDAWN measurement 2 east of Mayville.
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized hail reported in Mayville.
Hail Hail
Picture of quarter-sized hail in Portland relayed via Facebook.
Flood Flood
Hillsboro, on the Goose River. Crested at 13.65 ft, on April 20th at 23:30.
Flood Flood
Halstad - Crest of 34.44 ft occurred on 4/23.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Mayville CO-OP Observer reports a storm total snowfall of 7.2 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Public reports 11.3 inches of snowfall 5 SE Mayville.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Measured 6.5 inches of snow in Hillsboro.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Measured 6.5 inches of snow 7 ENE Grandin.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Storm total snow of 9.5 inches in Mayville.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Storm total snow of 12 inches in Portland.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
NDAWN Station in Mayville reports wind chills lower than -40 from 2/22 5A through 2/22 12P with the lowest being -43 degrees.
Blizzard Blizzard
Video from a basketball coach stuck in Hillsboro in ongoing blizzard conditions.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Hillsboro 7SE NDAWN reports -40F wind chill or lower, lowest reported being -46F.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Hillsboro 7SE NDAWN reports wind chills of -40F or lower, with the lowest being -46F.
Drought Drought
D2 drought reported across Traill county for 2 weeks in January.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
NDAWN site Hillsboro 7SE reports wind chills between -40 and -41.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Received a public report of an estimated 11 inches of snow in Mayville. Relayed via social media.
Drought Drought
Portions of Traill county in D2 drought from December 1st - December 31st, 2022.
Drought Drought
Portions of, and at times the entire county, in D2 drought from November 1st - November 30th, 2022.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 1 |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 0 |
| 2022 | 29 | 0 |
| 2021 | 29 | 0 |
| 2020 | 24 | 1 |
| 2019 | 37 | 0 |
| 2018 | 25 | 0 |
| 2017 | 31 | 5 |
| 2016 | 25 | 1 |
| 2015 | 18 | 2 |
| 2014 | 30 | 0 |
| 2013 | 23 | 0 |
| 2012 | 13 | 0 |
| 2011 | 21 | 1 |
| 2010 | 17 | 1 |
| 2009 | 22 | 3 |
| 2008 | 21 | 0 |
| 2007 | 20 | 0 |
| 2006 | 15 | 0 |
| 2005 | 29 | 3 |
| 2004 | 25 | 1 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 26 | 1 |
| 2001 | 41 | 3 |
| 2000 | 14 | 0 |
| 1999 | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 1 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 21 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 | 7 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 7 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 4 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 1 |
| 1973 | 2 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 2 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |