Tornado History
Burleigh Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Burleigh, North Dakota. The records below identify 57 tornadoes from 1951 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.3M, with 1 deaths and 28 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Burleigh, North Dakota
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.8 tornadoes per year (1.2/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 23 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Burleigh, North Dakota with 1 deaths
2025 was the most active year with 11 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (12 events)
Longest tornado: 37.1 miles in Burleigh, North Dakota
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in Burleigh, North Dakota
Most tornadoes in one day: 7 on Sep 14, 2025
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Burleigh, North Dakota, June is the most active month with 23 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2025 was the most active year with 11 recorded tornadoes.
Property Damage Trends
Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1952 with at least $500K in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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Notable Tornado Records
The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 1952 | F4 | Burleigh, North Dakota | 19.8 mi | 150 yd | 1 | 25 | $250K |
| July 1, 1952 | F4 | Burleigh, North Dakota | 28.2 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| July 30, 1981 | F3 | Burleigh, North Dakota | 3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 17, 1956 | F2 | Burleigh, North Dakota | 37.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| November 1, 2000 | F2 | Burleigh, North Dakota | 5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $55K |
| May 30, 1985 | F2 | Burleigh, North Dakota | 0.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 16, 1957 | F2 | Burleigh, North Dakota | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| June 3, 1999 | F1 | Burleigh, North Dakota | 2 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
| June 27, 2025 | EF1 | Burleigh, North Dakota | 0.32 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
| September 14, 2025 | EF1 | Burleigh, North Dakota | 2.71 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $30K |
| May 10, 1985 | F1 | Burleigh, North Dakota | 2 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 16, 2011 | EF1 | Burleigh, North Dakota | 4.05 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
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Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.