Hettinger County, North Dakota tornadoes

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20 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1951). Most recent: July 12, 2019, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

At a glance

Total201950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthJune11 of 20
StrongestF4Jun 29, 1975
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries4whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Hettinger County.

When tornadoes hit here

By month

110 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 0May: 0Jun: 11Jul: 5Aug: 4Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 11 of 20 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 0: 13 PM: 3: 0: 36 PM: 5: 5: 19 PM: 1: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 6:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 2: 0: 1: 01980: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 4: 0: 0: 0: 12010: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 12020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF0
7
EF1
11
EF2
1
EF4
1

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F4, June 29, 1975

1 deaths, 4 injuries Strongest

F4, June 29, 1975

68 mile path Longest path

68 miles, F4

June 29, 1975, whole path Widest

880 yards, F4

June 29, 1975

All 20 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jul 12, 2019EF12.9 mi200 yd00
Jun 21, 2016EF13.2 mi35 yd00
Jun 12, 2011EF00.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 24, 2009EF018.8 mi50 yd00
Jun 26, 2005F13 mi60 yd00
Jun 26, 2005F14 mi70 yd00
Jun 1, 2005F116 mi70 yd00
Jun 1, 2005F111 mi70 yd00
Jul 3, 2001F0n/a40 yd00
Jul 3, 2001F09 mi40 yd00
Jul 6, 2000F020 mi50 yd00
Jun 4, 1980F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 15, 1978F10.3 mi10 yd00
Jul 12, 1976F17.4 mi50 yd00
Jun 11, 1976F11 mi10 yd00
Aug 22, 1975F122.1 mi27 yd00
Jun 29, 1975F468 mi880 yd14
Aug 29, 1964F20.1 mi10 yd00
Aug 29, 1964F00.1 mi10 yd00
Aug 14, 1951F10.1 mi10 yd00

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 12, 2026.