Tornado History
McKenzie Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on McKenzie, North Dakota. The records below identify 24 tornadoes from 1952 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $6.2M, with 1 deaths and 40 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for McKenzie, North Dakota
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.7/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 10 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF2 in McKenzie, North Dakota with 1 deaths
2021 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 9.7 miles in McKenzie, North Dakota
Widest tornado: 400.0 yards in McKenzie, North Dakota
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Jun 10, 2021
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In McKenzie, North Dakota, June is the most active month with 10 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2021 was the most active year with 3 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 2018 with at least $3.5M 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 9, 2018 | EF2 | McKenzie, North Dakota | 0.53 mi | 400 yd | 1 | 28 | $3.5M |
| May 26, 2014 | EF2 | McKenzie, North Dakota | 0.46 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 9 | $2.5M |
| July 1, 1952 | F2 | McKenzie, North Dakota | 9.7 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 27, 1975 | F1 | McKenzie, North Dakota | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| June 30, 2015 | EF1 | McKenzie, North Dakota | 5.98 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 22, 2011 | EF0 | McKenzie, North Dakota | 0.45 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 2 | $100K |
| July 2, 1990 | F0 | McKenzie, North Dakota | 0 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| June 18, 1990 | F0 | McKenzie, North Dakota | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 9, 1983 | F0 | McKenzie, North Dakota | 0.5 mi | 13 yd | 0 | 0 | $30 |
| July 9, 1983 | F0 | McKenzie, North Dakota | 0.3 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $30 |
| May 17, 1977 | F0 | McKenzie, North Dakota | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 3, 1980 | F0 | McKenzie, 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.