Clusters of thunderstorms combined into a line of storms during the late evening in eastern North Dakota, then moved southeastward through the region over the next several hours. Significant damaging winds, and large hail were reported, as well as two tornadoes.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRIGGS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 23:14:00 to 22-JUL-22 23:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANNAFORD
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: Public

Peak wind was measured at a personal weather station.

Tornado in STEELE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 23:17:00 to 22-JUL-22 23:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: FINLEY ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado snapped several cottonwood, ash, and spruce trees in farmstead and field shelter belts in northeastern Finley Township. Survey conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Steele County Sheriffs Office, and Steele County Emergency Management Officials.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEELE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 23:21:00 to 22-JUL-22 23:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: FINLEY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The roofing system of a large 80x160 ft. The machine shed was partially lifted and dropped, resulting in its partial collapse into the building. Area wind sensors and radar suggest that winds were sustained at 40 mph or higher, with frequent gusts ranging from 55 to 75 mph for at least 10 minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 23:25:00 to 22-JUL-22 23:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARK RIVER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Widespread power outages were reported across central Walsh County. Reports posted via social media, with time estimated based on radar and nearby wind sensor reports.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEELE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 23:25:00 to 22-JUL-22 23:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHERBROOKE
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind gust was measured at a personal weather station.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 23:22:00 to 22-JUL-22 23:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOGAN CENTER
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind was measured at an NDAWN station at the 10 meter height. Multiple win gusts over 60 mph occurred from 1222 through 1226 AM CDT.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 23:27:00 to 22-JUL-22 23:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHWOOD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down around Northwood and Northwood Township. Report and photos were posted via social media, with time estimated via radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 23:30:00 to 22-JUL-22 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOGAN CENTER
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind was measured at a personal weather station. Numerous trees were snapped or blown down across Larimore and Grace Townships, including within the community of Larimore.

Tornado in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 23:31:00 to 22-JUL-22 23:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHWOOD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado tossed sections of irrigation pipes which were stacked near Highway 18, tore an empty steel grain bin from its foundation, and scattered pieces of the bin over a half mile.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 23:33:00 to 22-JUL-22 23:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind was measured at an NDAWN station at the 3 meter height.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 23:40:00 to 22-JUL-22 23:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEMPTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were blown down in shelter belts and homesteads in Arvilla and Avon Townships. A small greenhouse was destroyed. Several trees fell on a home, severely damaging the roof. Report and photos received via social media, with time based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 23:41:00 to 22-JUL-22 23:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: (RDR)GRAND FORKS AFB
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Peak wind was measured by the AWOS at the Grand Forks Air Force Base.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRAILL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 23:43:00 to 22-JUL-22 23:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: PORTLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Public

Peak wind was reported at a personal weather station.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 23:49:00 to 22-JUL-22 23:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: THOMPSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Numerous large trees were broken down in shelter belts across Allendale Township and within the community of Thompson.  One hay shed located west of town had a sidewall blown out and the roof collapsed.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRAILL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 23:51:00 to 22-JUL-22 23:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: REYNOLDS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Received a public report of several trees blown down in the town of Reynolds. Report was received via social media, with time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-JUL-22 00:05:00 to 23-JUL-22 00:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOLACK
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind was measured at an NDDOT RWIS station located on Interstate 29 at mile post 145.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-JUL-22 00:10:00 to 23-JUL-22 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERRIFIELD
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Numerous large tree branches were broken down around town. Several large cottonwood, ash, and spruce trees were broken down from southern Grand Forks, across Grand Forks and Walle Townships.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 23:51:00 to 22-JUL-22 23:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: OJATA
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind was measured by an NDAWN station at the 10 meter height. Metal roofing was bent upwards on a pole shed located south of the Grand Forks Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in NELSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 22:48:00 to 22-JUL-22 22:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEKIN
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind gust was measured at an NDAWN station at the 10 meter height. Several large trees were snapped or uprooted in the nearby community of Pekin. Empty steel grain bins were also partially caved in near Pekin.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 21:31:00 to 22-JUL-22 21:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: YORK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees reported blown down in York. Report received via social media and time estimated via radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 21:37:00 to 22-JUL-22 21:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEEDS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees were blown down in Leeds. Report was received via social media, with time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 21:42:00 to 22-JUL-22 21:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: NILES
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind gust at 10 meters was measured at an NDAWN station 3 miles southeast of Niles.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 21:45:00 to 22-JUL-22 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADDOCK MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind was measured at an NDAWN station at the 10 meter level.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 21:50:00 to 22-JUL-22 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: NILES
Magnitude: 76.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind was measured at an RWIS station along US Highway 2.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 22:04:00 to 22-JUL-22 22:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEBSTER
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind gust was measured at an NDAWN station at the 3 meter level.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 22:05:00 to 22-JUL-22 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: NILES
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Secondary peak wind was measured at an NDDOT RWIS station along Highway 2.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 22:08:00 to 22-JUL-22 22:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: PENN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Tin roofing was torn off a building and trees were uprooted. Time is estimated based on radar and nearby wind sensor reports.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDDY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 22:15:00 to 22-JUL-22 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MUNSTER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Extensive crop damage from wind driven hail was reported as extending from around 12 miles south of Maddock into western Grandfield Township nearly 8 miles west-southwest of Sheyenne. A personal weather station measured 58 mph just west of this location and along the hail damage path. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 22:19:00 to 22-JUL-22 22:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DVL)DEVILS LAKE MUN
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

The AWOS at Devils Lake reported a wind gust of 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 22:21:00 to 22-JUL-22 22:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEVILS LAKE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down in the Frison Addition. Timing is derived from radar and nearby wind sensors.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 22:24:00 to 22-JUL-22 22:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDMORE
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind at 10 meters was measured by an NDAWN station.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 22:24:00 to 22-JUL-22 22:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST MICHAEL
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Public

This peak wind gust was measured at a personal weather station.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 22:29:00 to 22-JUL-22 22:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMP GRAFTON
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Peak wind was measured by an NDDOT RWIS station along Highway 20.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 22:30:00 to 22-JUL-22 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARWICK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Received a public report of a tree blown down. Report was posted via social media, with timing estimated based on radar and nearby wind sensors.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 22:40:00 to 22-JUL-22 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTHAM
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind was measured at a personal weather station.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDDY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 22:41:00 to 22-JUL-22 22:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMAR
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A large section of metal roofing was torn from a pole shed. Report and photo was posted via social media, with time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in NELSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 22:44:00 to 22-JUL-22 22:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKOTA MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Large tree branches were blown down at the northern Lakeview campground. Boats and boat dock flipped on northern stump lake. One small metal storage shed was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 22:45:00 to 22-JUL-22 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROCKET
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind gust was measured at an NDAWN station at the 10 meter height.

Thunderstorm Wind in NELSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 22:46:00 to 22-JUL-22 22:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKOTA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several large, 4 to 8 inch tree branches were broken down, and large spruce trees were snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in NELSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 22:56:00 to 22-JUL-22 22:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC VILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous mature cottonwood, ash, and spruce trees were snapped or uprooted around town.

Thunderstorm Wind in NELSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 23:05:00 to 22-JUL-22 23:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANETA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several large cottonwood, ash and spruce trees were snapped or uprooted. Shingles and roof trim was torn from the roofs of several homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in NELSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 23:05:00 to 22-JUL-22 23:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind was measured at a personal weather station.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEELE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-22 23:11:00 to 22-JUL-22 23:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHARON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous large 4 to 8 inch tree branches were broken. A few large trees were snapped or uprooted, and four hopper bottom grain bins were blown over.