Renville County, North Dakota tornadoes

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25confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: July 7, 2016, EF0. 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.

The record

At a glance

Total251950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthJuly9 of 25
StrongestF3Jul 6, 1977
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries3whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

90 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 0May: 3Jun: 6Jul: 9Aug: 7Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

July is the peak month, with 9 of 25 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 1: 2: 23 PM: 0: 2: 46 PM: 4: 3: 69 PM: 1: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 8:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 01980: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 21990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 2: 2: 12000: 2: 1: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 12010: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 02020: 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
22
EF1
1
EF2
1
EF3
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.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F2, July 23, 1997

1 deaths, 2 injuries Strongest

F3, July 6, 1977

17.2 mile path Longest path

17.2 miles, F3

July 6, 1977, whole path Widest

60 yards, F0

August 7, 2000
Every tornado

All 25 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jul 7, 2016EF00.32 mi20 yd00
May 22, 2011EF00.14 mi25 yd00
Jul 8, 2009EF110.54 mi50 yd00
Jul 2, 2005F0n/a30 yd00
Jun 6, 2004F01 mi40 yd00
Jun 24, 2001F06 mi40 yd00
Aug 7, 2000F06 mi60 yd00
Aug 7, 2000F06 mi30 yd00
Jun 8, 1999F00.5 mi10 yd00
May 17, 1998F00.1 mi30 yd00
May 17, 1998F00.1 mi30 yd00
Jul 25, 1997F09 mi13 yd00
Jul 23, 1997F20.2 mi30 yd12
Aug 26, 1994F02 mi40 yd00
Aug 26, 1994F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 8, 1989F00.2 mi13 yd00
Jul 8, 1989F00.2 mi13 yd01
Aug 16, 1988F00.2 mi13 yd00
Aug 16, 1988F00.2 mi13 yd00
Aug 16, 1988F00.2 mi13 yd00
Jun 4, 1980F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 6, 1977F317.2 mi10 yd00
Jun 29, 1977F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 12, 1960F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 13, 1953F00.1 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.