An area of low pressure moved along the Canadian border on Monday (7th) and developed several severe thunderstorms. A triple point, or the intersection of multiple boundaries, formed in north central North Dakota, and resulted in several tornado reports.

Tornado in STEELE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 07-JUL-08 16:30:00 to 07-JUL-08 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHARON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A brief touchdown was observed near highway 32. Gravel was thrown across the road. Peak winds were estimated at 65 mph.

Hail in STEELE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 07-JUL-08 16:43:00 to 07-JUL-08 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHERBROOKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tornado in TOWNER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 07-JUL-08 14:45:00 to 07-JUL-08 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARMOURDALE
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

This tornado originated in Rolette County, where it produced EF3 damage near Rolla. It continued into Towner County for about 3 more miles and lifted about 11 miles west-northwest of Rock Lake. It produced mainly EF1 damage to scattered trees and fields in Towner County. Peak winds in Towner County were estimated at 90 mph.

Hail in EDDY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 07-JUL-08 14:59:00 to 07-JUL-08 14:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHEYENNE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in TOWNER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 07-JUL-08 15:11:00 to 07-JUL-08 15:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROCUS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

This tornado produced an intermittent damage path of nearly 11 total miles, and ended about one mile north-northeast of Munich in Cavalier County by 428 pm CDT. The tornado only traveled about 5 miles due east in Towner County and mainly damaged crops and power lines. The tornado crossed into Cavalier County around 418 pm CDT at a point about 4 miles north and 6 miles east of Egeland. Peak wind speeds were estimated at 100 mph.

Tornado in CAVALIER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 07-JUL-08 15:18:00 to 07-JUL-08 15:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALIO
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

This tornado originated in Towner County and tracked intermittently for an additional 7 miles before ending about 1 mile north-northeast of Munich by 428 pm CDT. This tornado tipped three steel hopper bottom bins and tore siding and roofing off a pole shed. Maximum wind speeds were estimated at 100 mph.

Hail in TOWNER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 07-JUL-08 15:23:00 to 07-JUL-08 15:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKLAKE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The large hail fell near the Cavalier County line.

Hail in CAVALIER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 07-JUL-08 15:25:00 to 07-JUL-08 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALVIN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The hail fell near the Towner County line.

Hail in GRIGGS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 07-JUL-08 16:15:00 to 07-JUL-08 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOPERSTOWN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golfball sized hail and a wall cloud were observed just west of the intersection of highway 45 and highway 32.

Hail in BARNES, NORTH DAKOTA
From 07-JUL-08 16:30:00 to 07-JUL-08 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEAL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Funnel Cloud in WALSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 07-JUL-08 16:45:00 to 07-JUL-08 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRDALE
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple brief funnels were noted between Fairdale and Adams.

Tornado in WALSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 07-JUL-08 17:18:00 to 07-JUL-08 17:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANKIN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A brief touchdown was noted in an open field. The tornado tracked for about one half mile to the east and lifted by 619 pm CDT. Some crop damage was evident. Peak winds were estimated at 70 mph.

Tornado in WALSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 07-JUL-08 18:18:00 to 07-JUL-08 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLOGG
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 60.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tornado tracked intermittently to the east for about 4 miles and ended about 6 miles north-northeast of Minto by 725 pm CDT. Some minor crop damage and tree damage was noted in shelterbelts along the route. Peak winds were estimated at 75 mph.

Hail in CASS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 07-JUL-08 10:11:00 to 07-JUL-08 10:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAVENPORT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CASS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 07-JUL-08 10:20:00 to 07-JUL-08 10:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARREN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Hail in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 07-JUL-08 13:55:00 to 07-JUL-08 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: NILES
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
From 07-JUL-08 16:53:00 to 07-JUL-08 16:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in TRAILL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 07-JUL-08 17:10:00 to 07-JUL-08 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Funnel Cloud in WALSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 07-JUL-08 18:00:00 to 07-JUL-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASHEL
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A persistent wall cloud with a funnel was observed.

Hail in CASS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 07-JUL-08 18:00:00 to 07-JUL-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANDIN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Public

The hail was mostly quarter sized.

Hail in RICHLAND, NORTH DAKOTA
From 07-JUL-08 18:10:00 to 07-JUL-08 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALCOTT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Funnel Cloud in CAVALIER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 07-JUL-08 16:29:00 to 07-JUL-08 16:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: EASBY
Reported by: Public

The funnel was viewed from a hill top.