Tornado History
McHenry Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on McHenry, North Dakota. The records below identify 37 tornadoes from 1965 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $312K, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for McHenry, North Dakota
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (0.7/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 15 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in McHenry, North Dakota with 0 deaths
2025 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (10 events)
Longest tornado: 8 miles in McHenry, North Dakota
Widest tornado: 250.0 yards in McHenry, North Dakota
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on Sep 14, 2025
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In McHenry, North Dakota, June is the most active month with 15 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 5 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 2007 with at least $100K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 6, 1982 | F2 | McHenry, North Dakota | 8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 22, 2007 | EF1 | McHenry, North Dakota | 0.5 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| May 15, 1977 | F1 | McHenry, North Dakota | 1.3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| August 3, 1979 | F1 | McHenry, North Dakota | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 18, 1994 | F1 | McHenry, North Dakota | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 23, 2002 | F1 | McHenry, North Dakota | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 22, 1994 | F0 | McHenry, North Dakota | 0.1 mi | 15 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| August 26, 1994 | F0 | McHenry, North Dakota | 2.5 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $30K |
| July 26, 2010 | EF0 | McHenry, North Dakota | 2.82 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $30K |
| June 28, 1997 | F0 | McHenry, North Dakota | 4 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 18, 1965 | F0 | McHenry, North Dakota | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 4, 1980 | F0 | McHenry, North Dakota | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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Source And Limits
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.