A cold front sagged southward into southeast North Dakota and west central Minnesota during the afternoon of the 6th. Meanwhile, a nice upper level disturbance moved from west to east over the front, providing a means for rapid thunderstorm development. Storms fired along Interstate 94 near Valley City and tracked southeast toward the Wahpeton/Breckenridge area.

Hail in RICHLAND, NORTH DAKOTA
From 06-AUG-13 15:27:00 to 06-AUG-13 15:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALCHUTT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail covered Interstate 29 near exit 31.

Hail in RANSOM, NORTH DAKOTA
From 06-AUG-13 15:30:00 to 06-AUG-13 15:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC LEOD
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Several minutes of dime to quarter sized hail fell along with very strong winds.

Hail in RICHLAND, NORTH DAKOTA
From 06-AUG-13 15:35:00 to 06-AUG-13 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: DWIGHT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: NWS Employee

A swath of large hail and damaging winds to 70 mph produced widespread tree and crop damage across central Dwight-West Township. In the town of Dwight, a few large trees were snapped at the base while large tree branches were broken off throughout the town.

Tornado in RICHLAND, NORTH DAKOTA
From 06-AUG-13 15:26:00 to 06-AUG-13 15:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALCHUTT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A partially rain and hail wrapped tornado tracked intermittently for about three miles. The tornado snapped several trees in a series of shelterbelts and threw large tree limbs well into the fields. Peak winds were estimated at 90 mph. The tornado likely crossed Interstate 29 near mile point 29 during this period.

Hail in RICHLAND, NORTH DAKOTA
From 06-AUG-13 15:40:00 to 06-AUG-13 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DWIGHT
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to hen egg size fell.

Funnel Cloud in RICHLAND, NORTH DAKOTA
From 06-AUG-13 15:40:00 to 06-AUG-13 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DWIGHT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A persistent wall cloud with a brief funnel was viewed from northwest Wahpeton.

Hail in RANSOM, NORTH DAKOTA
From 06-AUG-13 15:40:00 to 06-AUG-13 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC LEOD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Tornado in RICHLAND, NORTH DAKOTA
From 06-AUG-13 15:13:00 to 06-AUG-13 15:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALCOTT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A brief tornado touchdown occurred near a farmstead and broke numerous large tree branches and limbs which then damaged an occupied tractor cab and nearby farm outbuildings. This tornado appeared to become quickly engulfed in driving rain and hail. Peak winds were estimated at 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, NORTH DAKOTA
From 06-AUG-13 15:45:00 to 06-AUG-13 15:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAHPETON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Wind driven hail produced widespread tree damage across northern and eastern neighborhoods in Wahpeton. Numerous large trees or tree limbs were snapped off near ground level while neighborhoods were littered with smaller branches, leaf debris, and hail. Peak winds were estimated at 75 mph with the strong winds lasting for several minutes.

Hail in RICHLAND, NORTH DAKOTA
From 06-AUG-13 15:50:00 to 06-AUG-13 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WYNDMERE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A few large hailstones fell along with very strong winds and driving rain.

Hail in RICHLAND, NORTH DAKOTA
From 06-AUG-13 17:00:00 to 06-AUG-13 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA MARS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, NORTH DAKOTA
From 06-AUG-13 17:05:00 to 06-AUG-13 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLACKMER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Several three to five inch diameter tree branches were broken down in farm shelterbelts after a short burst of strong winds and very heavy rain. Some pea sized hail also fell.

Hail in RANSOM, NORTH DAKOTA
From 06-AUG-13 14:55:00 to 06-AUG-13 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT RANSOM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in RICHLAND, NORTH DAKOTA
From 06-AUG-13 14:57:00 to 06-AUG-13 14:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALCOTT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Large hail cracked the windshield on a vehicle.

Hail in RICHLAND, NORTH DAKOTA
From 06-AUG-13 15:05:00 to 06-AUG-13 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLFAX KURUC ARPT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Nickel to ping pong ball sized hail fell.

Funnel Cloud in RICHLAND, NORTH DAKOTA
From 06-AUG-13 15:10:00 to 06-AUG-13 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLFAX KURUC ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in RANSOM, NORTH DAKOTA
From 06-AUG-13 15:10:00 to 06-AUG-13 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LISBON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

A few pea to penny sized hail fell.

Hail in RICHLAND, NORTH DAKOTA
From 06-AUG-13 15:10:00 to 06-AUG-13 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALCOTT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in BARNES, NORTH DAKOTA
From 06-AUG-13 14:30:00 to 06-AUG-13 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITCHVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter to half dollar sized hail fell near Litchville.

Hail in RICHLAND, NORTH DAKOTA
From 06-AUG-13 15:12:00 to 06-AUG-13 15:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALCOTT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A large wind driven hail swath developed across southern Colfax-West Township and northern Nansen Township. In several sections of farmland crops were shattered down to stems and stumps.

Hail in RICHLAND, NORTH DAKOTA
From 06-AUG-13 16:50:00 to 06-AUG-13 16:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANKINSON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar sized hail fell.