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Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall through This Weekend

A multi-day thunderstorm and heavy rain event will impact the south-central U.S. this Memorial Day weekend. Severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, severe gusts, and a possible tornado or two across portions of the central and southern Plains through Monday. The threat for heavy to excessive rainfall and possible flash flooding will return to the south-central U.S., especially in the Ozarks. Read More >

Overview

During the late afternoon and evening hours on August 1, 2023, severe thunderstorms impacted parts of northwest and central North Dakota. Significant wind damage occurred near Lake Sakakawea, especially at the Hazen Bay and Beulah Bay areas where campers were flipped over and several large trees were uprooted. Large hail up to the size of golf balls was reported with multiple storms, and in some cases combined with strong winds to cause damage to siding and windows. The hail and winds also caused very extensive damage to crops from near the Missouri River east of Williston through western McLean and northern Mercer Counties. A brief tornado was reported near Wilton, but is not known to have caused any damage.

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Thunderstorm approaching New Hradec, North Dakota (Photo courtesy of Cameron Whitfield Lorge)
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