Sargent County, North Dakota tornadoes

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26confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1956). Most recent: October 13, 2021, EF0. 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

Total261950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthJune12 of 26
StrongestF3Jul 1, 1973
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries0whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

120 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 1May: 1Jun: 12Jul: 7Aug: 3Sep: 0Oct: 2Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 12 of 26 tornadoes.

By time of day

70 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 1: 0: 23 PM: 7: 5: 26 PM: 3: 3: 09 PM: 1: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 3:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

50 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 11980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01990: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 5: 0: 2: 1: 1: 0: 02010: 1: 2: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02020: 0: 1: 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
14
EF1
7
EF2
4
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

Strongest

F3, July 1, 1973

0.1 mile path Longest path

26 miles, EF2

July 10, 2011, whole path Widest

600 yards, EF2

July 10, 2011
Every tornado

All 26 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Oct 13, 2021EF05.42 mi25 yd00
Jul 8, 2018EF11.9 mi100 yd00
Jun 5, 2014EF00.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 12, 2013EF00.1 mi20 yd00
Jul 10, 2011EF14 mi400 yd00
Jul 10, 2011EF226 mi600 yd00
Aug 12, 2010EF01.93 mi25 yd00
Jul 15, 2007EF00.2 mi25 yd00
Apr 28, 2006F02.5 mi50 yd00
Jun 29, 2005F28 mi200 yd00
Jun 26, 2005F11 mi100 yd00
Jun 27, 2003F01 mi25 yd00
Jun 23, 2003F02 mi25 yd00
Jun 23, 2003F01 mi25 yd00
Jun 23, 2003F03 mi25 yd00
Jun 23, 2003F12.5 mi50 yd00
Jun 10, 1998F00.2 mi30 yd00
Jun 3, 1992F15 mi100 yd00
May 30, 1991F12 mi40 yd00
Aug 1, 1987F00.2 mi13 yd00
Oct 11, 1979F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 19, 1975F20.3 mi10 yd00
Jul 1, 1973F30.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 27, 1972F14.3 mi30 yd00
Jul 13, 1958F20.1 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.