A somewhat vertically stacked low pressure system set up along the Canadian border in northeast North Dakota. Weak surface troughs also extended east and west from this low. These boundaries and the low pressure system were the focus for more severe weather.

Funnel Cloud in PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
From 16-JUL-08 18:16:00 to 16-JUL-08 18:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALHALLA ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A persistent wall cloud and funnel tracked to around 4 miles southeast of Leroy. A brief touchdown was noted southeast of Leroy in an open field.

Tornado in PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
From 16-JUL-08 18:34:00 to 16-JUL-08 18:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEROY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A brief touchdown was noted in an open field.

Funnel Cloud in CAVALIER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 16-JUL-08 19:00:00 to 16-JUL-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRESDEN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A persistent wall cloud with funnel was observed.

Funnel Cloud in PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
From 16-JUL-08 19:21:00 to 16-JUL-08 19:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWESMONT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A rain wrapped funnel was viewed briefly.

Tornado in PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
From 16-JUL-08 19:07:00 to 16-JUL-08 19:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMILTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A funnel cloud was viewed by observers. A damage survey found evidence of a brief touchdown with several trees snapped off in a shelterbelt. Peak winds were estimated at 95 mph.

Tornado in PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
From 16-JUL-08 19:32:00 to 16-JUL-08 19:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: PITTSBURG
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado tracked for about 3 miles, from about 6 miles north-northwest of Drayton to about 4 miles north-northeast of Drayton, before crossing the Red River into Kittson County (MN) by 839 pm CDT. The tornado continued into Kittson County for about 1 more mile before lifting about 9 miles west-northwest of Donaldson by 841 pm CDT. The tornado broke down several large tree branches, bent a road sign, and produced minor crops swirls. Peak winds were estimated at 90 mph.

Hail in PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
From 16-JUL-08 19:35:00 to 16-JUL-08 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWESMONT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 200.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
From 16-JUL-08 18:55:00 to 16-JUL-08 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BATHGATE
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 800.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to tennis ball size was reported midway between Neche and Cavalier. Extensive crop damage occurred across northern Cavalier Township and southern Felson Township.

Hail in PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
From 16-JUL-08 18:28:00 to 16-JUL-08 18:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEROY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
From 16-JUL-08 18:51:00 to 16-JUL-08 18:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: BACKOO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Extensive crop damage occurred across northern Advance Township and southern St. Joseph Township.

Hail in CAVALIER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 16-JUL-08 18:35:00 to 16-JUL-08 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARLES WESTON ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Hail in PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
From 16-JUL-08 18:44:00 to 16-JUL-08 18:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: BACKOO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter