Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-AUG-01 20:35:00 to 08-AUG-01 20:35:00 (CST)
Location: FARGO
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Roof damage was reported.

Tornado in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-AUG-01 17:15:00 to 08-AUG-01 17:45:00 (CST)
Location: MADDOCK
Tornado F-scale: F2
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

The tornado began northwest of Maddock and travelled along a path intermittently to near Flora and near Oberon.  A 40x60 foot metal shed was demolished.  About 2 miles northeast of Maddock, a grain bin was pulled from its foundation and thrown about 500 yards.  A hopper bin and concrete pad were also turned on end at this location.  Many large trees were flattened all along the path until the tornado weakened from Flora to near Oberon.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-AUG-01 17:20:00 to 08-AUG-01 17:20:00 (CST)
Location: MADDOCK
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Branches were blown down.

Tornado in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-AUG-01 17:18:00 to 08-AUG-01 17:20:00 (CST)
Location: MADDOCK
Tornado F-scale: F2
Property damage: 300K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

A grain elevator was heavily damaged and will likely be shut down for the rest of the year.  Many trees were uprooted and a camper was overturned.  1.5 miles of powerline was blown down with 24 poles snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-AUG-01 17:22:00 to 08-AUG-01 17:22:00 (CST)
Location: ESMOND
Magnitude: 61 E
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

A large tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-AUG-01 19:16:00 to 08-AUG-01 19:16:00 (CST)
Location: GRAND FORKS AFB
Magnitude: 99 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Trees and powerlines were blown down on the base.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRIGGS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-AUG-01 19:05:00 to 08-AUG-01 19:05:00 (CST)
Location: COOPERSTOWN
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARNES, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-AUG-01 19:35:00 to 08-AUG-01 19:35:00 (CST)
Location: ROGERS
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-AUG-01 19:45:00 to 08-AUG-01 19:45:00 (CST)
Location: THOMPSON
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Trees were blown down.

Flash Flood in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-AUG-01 19:55:00 to 08-AUG-01 19:55:00 (CST)
Location: GRAND FORKS
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Many streets and basements were flooded, mostly due to the loss of power at lift stations.  Several streets were closed or impassable.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRAILL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-AUG-01 20:05:00 to 08-AUG-01 20:05:00 (CST)
Location: CUMMINGS
Magnitude: 61 E
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-AUG-01 19:26:00 to 08-AUG-01 19:26:00 (CST)
Location: GRAND FORKS
Magnitude: 88 M
Property damage: 18M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

The NWS Davis system measured a 101 mph wind gust.  The strong wind resulted in many trees being blown down and a citywide state of emergency.  Trees fell on vehicles, fences, and homes.  The wind blew over traffic lights, signs, fences, and street lights.  Over 50 streets in town were impassable as an estimated 3000 or more trees were flattened.  11,000 customers lost power with hundreds of power poles damaged.  A 32 unit apartment building lost its roof and many homes had shingle damage.  One home under construction was demolished and a semi truck was blown over.  The city had to restrict water use because of the power loss.  The University of North Dakota cancelled classes on the 9th.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARNES, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-AUG-01 20:15:00 to 08-AUG-01 20:15:00 (CST)
Location: FINGAL
Property damage: 250K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Many trees and powerlines were blown down and several roofs were damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-AUG-01 21:00:00 to 08-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Location: ALICE
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Trees were blown down onto homes and powerlines, cutting power to the town.  A machine shed had its walls blown out.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANSOM, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-AUG-01 21:25:00 to 08-AUG-01 21:25:00 (CST)
Location: LISBON
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Trees were blown down.

Flash Flood in BARNES, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-AUG-01 21:25:00 to 08-AUG-01 21:25:00 (CST)
Location: VALLEY CITY
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Street flooding was reported and several cars stalled in the high water.

Flash Flood in CASS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-AUG-01 22:00:00 to 08-AUG-01 22:00:00 (CST)
Location: FARGO
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Street flooding was reported along with several manhole covers blown off by the water pressure.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-AUG-01 17:23:00 to 08-AUG-01 17:23:00 (CST)
Location: MADDOCK
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-AUG-01 17:40:00 to 08-AUG-01 17:40:00 (CST)
Location: OBERON
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Several trees were blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-AUG-01 19:23:00 to 08-AUG-01 19:23:00 (CST)
Location: GRAND FORKS
Property damage: 150K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A double circuit transmission line and 15 poles were damaged by the wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-AUG-01 19:04:00 to 08-AUG-01 19:04:00 (CST)
Location: LARIMORE
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Many trees were blown down at the Turtle River State Park, knocking out power to the west side of the park.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-AUG-01 19:10:00 to 08-AUG-01 19:10:00 (CST)
Location: GILBY
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Many homes in Gilby had some sort of wind damage.  The boards on an outdoor hockey rink were blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARNES, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-AUG-01 19:47:00 to 08-AUG-01 19:47:00 (CST)
Location: VALLEY CITY
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The strong wind blew trees and powerlines down, knocking out power to 25 percent of the city.  The most wind damage was near Valley City State University.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-AUG-01 21:00:00 to 08-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Location: ALICE
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A grain bin was damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-AUG-01 18:22:00 to 08-AUG-01 18:22:00 (CST)
Location: PARK RIVER
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in NELSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-AUG-01 18:40:00 to 08-AUG-01 18:40:00 (CST)
Location: MICHIGAN CITY
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

A large tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-AUG-01 18:45:00 to 08-AUG-01 18:45:00 (CST)
Location: GRAFTON
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in NELSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-AUG-01 18:50:00 to 08-AUG-01 18:50:00 (CST)
Location: MC VILLE
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Trees were blown down.