Tornado Watch number 611 was issued in the early afternoon in anticipation of an increasing threat for thunderstorms across west and central North Dakota for the afternoon and evening hours of July 8th.  Destabilization occurred behind a northward advecting warm front, where storms eventually developed across the south. Veering low level winds in the warm sector also created an environment conducive for tornado development. Numerous severe weather warnings were issued. Six tornadoes occurred during this event and all were rated EF0 as there were no damage reports.

Heavy Rain in EMMONS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-JUL-11 19:39:00 to 08-JUL-11 21:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINTYRE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy rainfall of 2.3 inches over a two hour period was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCINTOSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-JUL-11 21:02:00 to 08-JUL-11 21:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: WISHEK
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong thunderstorm winds resulted in several large trees and numerous branches blown down in Wishek.

Tornado in DUNN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-JUL-11 15:35:00 to 08-JUL-11 15:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: EMERSON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple public reports of a tornado were called in to the Dickinson 911 dispatch center. This tornado occurred south of Manning in the open country of Dunn County. No damage was reported. The same thunderstorm complex that produced this tornado in Dunn County produced tornadoes later in Mercer County. See Mercer County tornado entries.

Tornado in LOGAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-JUL-11 19:35:00 to 08-JUL-11 19:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAPOLEON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A brief tornado touchdown occurred near Napoleon. No structures were impacted, and no damage was reported with this tornado.

Flash Flood in STUTSMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-JUL-11 19:00:00 to 08-JUL-11 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODWORTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local area law enforcement reported deep water over Highway 36 west of Pingree. Railroad tracks between Pingree and Woodworth were washed out in several locations.

Tornado in MERCER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-JUL-11 17:02:00 to 08-JUL-11 17:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEULAH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

This tornado was reported by law enforcement. It moved near Beulah, Mercer County, just to the west and north of the city. No damage was reported. The same thunderstorm complex that produced this tornado in Mercer County produced one earlier northwest of Golden Valley, Mercer County, and one before that south of Manning in Dunn County. See Dunn County and other Mercer County tornado entries.

Lightning in MCLEAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-JUL-11 17:45:00 to 08-JUL-11 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARRISON
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck the roof of a house at rural Garrison and started a fire. Damage was significant. The time, location, and damage value are estimated as these details were not provided in the article.

Hail in MORTON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-JUL-11 16:00:00 to 08-JUL-11 16:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW SALEM
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Funnel Cloud in STUTSMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-JUL-11 17:35:00 to 08-JUL-11 17:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINGREE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report of funnel clouds appearing then quickly disappearing was received.

Hail in STUTSMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-JUL-11 17:46:00 to 08-JUL-11 17:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINGREE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in EMMONS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-JUL-11 18:30:00 to 08-JUL-11 18:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZELTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A severe thunderstorm wind gust estimated at 60 miles per hour was reported.

Tornado in MORTON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-JUL-11 17:38:00 to 08-JUL-11 17:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT RICE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tornado touched the ground near the Cannon Ball River and quickly lifted. It was on the ground for less than one minute. No damage was reported with this tornado.

Tornado in MERCER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-JUL-11 16:43:00 to 08-JUL-11 16:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOLDEN VLY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

This tornado occurred in open country northwest of the town of Golden Valley, in Mercer County. No damage was reported. The same thunderstorm complex that produced this tornado in Mercer County produced one earlier, south of Manning in Dunn County, and one later, also in Mercer County, near Beulah. See Dunn County and other Mercer County tornado entries.

Tornado in MCLEAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-JUL-11 17:59:00 to 08-JUL-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNDERWOOD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A brief tornado touched down near Underwood but did not impact any structures. No damage was reported with this tornado.

Hail in STUTSMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-JUL-11 17:43:00 to 08-JUL-11 17:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDMUNDS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Hail in STUTSMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-JUL-11 17:45:00 to 08-JUL-11 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODWORTH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heavy Rain in KIDDER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-JUL-11 06:00:00 to 08-JUL-11 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEELE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rainfall of 4.6 inches was reported 10 miles north of Napoleon. This was a 14 hour rain total.

Heavy Rain in MCHENRY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-JUL-11 19:30:00 to 08-JUL-11 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORWICH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy rainfall of 2.25 inches over a two hour period was reported near Norwich.

Heavy Rain in MCHENRY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-JUL-11 19:20:00 to 08-JUL-11 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BANTRY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heavy rainfall of 2.5 inches over a two hour period was reported.