It’s been more than a decade since the United States last saw an EF5 tornado — the kind that leaves nothing standing and defies the imagination of even seasoned meteorologists. That changed this summer near Enderlin, North Dakota. After months of analysis,[...]
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Enderlin celebrates resilience after devastating summer storms
After a summer marked by tragedy, Enderlin is finding ways to heal. Federal aid is on the way to cover millions in storm damage, but just as important has been the outpouring of support from across North Dakota. Neighbors kept linemen fed,[...]
Preliminary NWS damage survey report in ND for September 14 tornado outbreak
North Dakota saw one of its busiest severe weather days in years on September 14, when at least 15 tornadoes touched down across the state. The National Weather Service confirmed multiple EF1 and EF2 storms, with damage stretching from Emmons County to[...]
North Dakota breaks annual tornado record in 2025; damage documented
North Dakota has now crossed into record-breaking territory for tornadoes. A powerful storm system on Sunday pushed the state past its previous high of 61 twisters set in 1999, though the final count is still being confirmed. Tornadoes touched down across several[...]
On This Day | Tornado Legend Grows
The worst strom that ever visited Williams county tore down fifteen residences at Williston Saturday night. Besides demolishing many barns, public buildings and injuring fifty persons, one perhaps fatally. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Tornado Legend Grows
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Drones descend on storm-damaged eastern North Dakota to search for personal items
When tornadoes tore through Enderlin, they didn’t just destroy homes—they scattered lives across the landscape. A letter ended up 90 miles away in Minnesota. Horse trailers, generators, and pickup trucks vanished into the wind. Now, in a modern twist on community barn-raising,[...]
Storm impact on North Dakota agriculture ‘tremendous,’ ag commissioner says
A severe weekend storm that claimed three lives also caused devastating damage to North Dakota’s agriculture industry. Total damage is still being assessed from the widespread storm, which included a tornado near Enderlin that killed residents Michael Dalton Dehn, 73, Katherine Ann[...]