Morton County, North Dakota tornadoes

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54confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: June 27, 2025, EFU. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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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.

The record

At a glance

Total541950 to 2025
Per year0.7average since 1950
Peak monthJune23 of 54
StrongestF5May 29, 1953
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries20whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

230 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 0May: 11Jun: 23Jul: 13Aug: 6Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 23 of 54 tornadoes.

By time of day

110 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 1: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 1: 3: 43 PM: 2: 5: 76 PM: 10: 11: 79 PM: 3: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 7:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

60 1950: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11970: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 3: 1: 1: 21980: 0: 3: 1: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 4: 0: 1: 12000: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 2: 4: 02010: 2: 6: 0: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 3: 02020: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 319501960197019801990200020102020

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
37
EF1
9
EF2
2
EF3
2
EF5
1
Unknown
3

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.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F5, May 29, 1953

2 deaths, 20 injuries Strongest

F5, May 29, 1953

14.8 mile path Longest path

23.9 miles, F3

July 30, 1981, whole path Widest

600 yards, F5

May 29, 1953
Every tornado

All 54 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 27, 2025EFU0.33 mi50 yd00
Jun 20, 2025EF25.62 mi200 yd00
Jun 20, 2025EFU0.5 mi50 yd00
Jun 28, 2020EFU1.26 mi100 yd00
Jun 26, 2018EF00.07 mi50 yd00
Jun 1, 2018EF07.28 mi100 yd00
May 31, 2018EF00.25 mi50 yd00
Jul 9, 2016EF00.07 mi20 yd00
Aug 30, 2013EF02.49 mi30 yd00
Jul 9, 2013EF01.84 mi50 yd00
Jul 22, 2011EF00.98 mi20 yd00
Jul 22, 2011EF00.17 mi20 yd00
Jul 8, 2011EF00.01 mi15 yd00
Jun 20, 2011EF00.32 mi30 yd00
Jun 12, 2011EF00.13 mi25 yd00
Jun 12, 2011EF00.48 mi25 yd00
Aug 2, 2010EF00.17 mi20 yd00
Jun 25, 2010EF11.64 mi50 yd00
Jun 18, 2008EF00.43 mi35 yd00
Jun 18, 2008EF00.18 mi30 yd00
May 24, 2008EF02.12 mi30 yd00
May 24, 2008EF15.55 mi75 yd00
May 21, 2007EF00.2 mi35 yd00
May 21, 2007EF00.3 mi50 yd00
Aug 24, 2006F00.8 mi50 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.