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Walsh County, North Dakota
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1960 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
54
Tornado reports
235
Hail reports
43
Floods since 1996
535
All events
1
Deaths
$6.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Walsh County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 54 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.
A 55 year old Walsh County man is believed to have died after his pickup was swept away from a water-covered gravel road Monday evening, April 29th, about 3 miles southwest of Minto, N.D.. The pickup was recovered but the man's body has yet to be found.
Strong winds caused widespread damage. Uprooted trees fell on and damaged cars. A hangar at the airport was destroyed damaging four airplanes. Other damage occurred to a 70 ft. trailer and to many homes.
Hail Hail
Report of measured quarter size hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured at NDAWN site 5 miles north of Adams, ND.
Hail Hail
Report of quarter size hail and minor crop damage 4 miles east of Ardoch. Time estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
Public report of quarter size hail.
Hail Hail
Public report of quarter size hail.
Hail Hail
Public report of half dollar size hail.
Hail Hail
Public report of golf ball size hail relayed by broadcast media.
Hail Hail
Public report of quarter size hail.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Spotter reported a brief tornado 5mi NE of Lawton, ND with no damage reported.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Spotter reported a weak ground circulation lasting for 1-2 minutes with no damage reported.
Hail Hail
Received a report of 2.25 inch hail, photo relayed via social media.
Hail Hail
Received a public report of hail up to 2.5 inches.
Hail Hail
Video of windshield being damaged sent in by storm chaser. Hail size was up to 1.75 inches. Location estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
A trained weather spotter sent a report of measured 3.5 inch hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Edinburg DOT rwis station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree blown over in early morning thunderstorm.
Hail Hail
Public reports quarter sized hail 6 miles north of Adams, North Dakota.
Flood Flood
Oslo - Crest of 36.27 feet occurred on 4/24. Flooding began in April. (Crest noted in April Storm Data).
Flood Flood
Oslo - Crest of 36.27 feet occurred on 4/24. Flooding extended into May. NOTE: Damages dollar amount is for the entire county. Not separated by specific river basin or damage type.
Flood Flood
Minto gage, on the Forest River. Crested at 9.25 ft, on April 17th at 08:30. NOTE: Damages dollar amount is for the entire county. Not separated by specific river basin or damage type.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread power outages were reported across central Walsh County. Reports posted via social media, with time estimated based on radar and nearby wind sensor reports.
Hail Hail
Received a report of nickel to quarter-sized hail along with very heavy rain.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An empty steel grain bin was blown off of its foundation.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A public report of a brief funnel cloud in south central Oakwood Township was relayed by law enforcement. No touchdown was observed.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down near the south branch of the Park River. Time was estimated based on radar.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A condensation funnel and ground swirl were briefly visible before rain obscured view. Resultant ground track was evident as numerous snapped boxelder and ash trees through several field shelter belts from northeast Vesta Township into southeast Tiber Township. Tornado likely tra…
Hail Hail
Received a public report of quarter-sized hail. Time estimated based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Peak wind measured at an NDAWN station at 10 meters.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large branches broken. Metal roofing bent up on building.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few large 3 to 5 inch diameter tree branches broken.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large 4 to 6 inch diameter branches broken down across town.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
NDAWN station measured this gust.
Hail Hail
Pea to dime sized hail fell.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The wind gust was measured by a NDAWN mesonet sensor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Metal roofing and siding were blown off a building.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Fields and farm access roads were flooded across portions of Ardoch and Walshville townships.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A gauge measured 4.50 inches of rain.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were snapped in shelterbelts along Interstate 29 near the Alexander Henry Rest Area, from mile points 179 to 184.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 14 | 2 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 1 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 15 | 0 |
| 2019 | 13 | 0 |
| 2018 | 14 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 2 |
| 2016 | 23 | 2 |
| 2015 | 22 | 4 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 14 | 2 |
| 2012 | 8 | 2 |
| 2011 | 22 | 1 |
| 2010 | 17 | 6 |
| 2009 | 18 | 3 |
| 2008 | 6 | 2 |
| 2007 | 21 | 3 |
| 2006 | 16 | 0 |
| 2005 | 18 | 1 |
| 2004 | 14 | 1 |
| 2003 | 17 | 0 |
| 2002 | 36 | 1 |
| 2001 | 19 | 0 |
| 2000 | 24 | 0 |
| 1999 | 28 | 7 |
| 1998 | 22 | 0 |
| 1997 | 18 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 1 |
| 1983 | 6 | 1 |
| 1982 | 11 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | 8 | 1 |
| 1976 | 4 | 2 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 5 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 2 |
| 1966 | 2 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
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