Sunday will mark the 50th anniversary of an F4 tornado in southwest North Dakota. As it tracked along Highway 21 between Regent and Mott, it devastated many farms, leaving a lasting impact on these communities 50 years later.
The Fourth of July is usually known for celebrations and fun activities. But for those in Grant County, it’s remembered as the date a violent tornado came through in 1978.
This summer, Meteorologist Jacob Morse has been looking back at significant tornadoes in North Dakota’s history. He wraps up his series in Northwood, where a violent tornado occurred on this date 18 years ago.
This summer, Meteorologist Jacob Morse researched and shared in-depth summaries of 11 significant historical tornadoes in North Dakota and eastern Montana.
Most of North Dakota saw another top-10 warmest September on record this year, and in Bismarck, each of the last five Septembers has been in the top 13 warmest.
