Tornadoes in Barnes County
The Storm Prediction Center records 70 tornadoes whose paths touched Barnes County, North Dakota between 1950 and 2025. None of them is recorded as having killed anyone. The busiest month is June, with 26 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 18 July 2004. The most recent was on 20 June 2025.
- 70tornadoes
- 0deaths
- 4injuries
- 469per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Barnes County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 37 | 53% |
| F1 / EF1 | 19 | 27% |
| F2 / EF2 | 8 | 11% |
| F3 / EF3 | 5 | 7% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Barnes County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 4 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 16 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 0 |
| May | 11 |
| Jun | 26 |
| Jul | 15 |
| Aug | 13 |
| Sep | 5 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Barnes County
- Strongest: Montpelier, North Dakota tornado18 July 2004, F4, 12 miles long
- Longest path: North Dakota tornado15 August 1999, F2, 28.5 miles long
- Most recent: North Dakota tornado20 June 2025, EF1, 5 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Barnes County
- Montpelier, North Dakota tornado18 July 2004, F4, 12 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.