Tornadoes in Burleigh County
The Storm Prediction Center records 61 tornadoes whose paths touched Burleigh County, North Dakota between 1951 and 2025. They killed 1 person and injured 28. The busiest month is June, with 25 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 1 July 1952. The most recent was on 14 September 2025.
- 61tornadoes
- 1death
- 28injuries
- 374per 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 Burleigh County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 32 | 52% |
| F1 / EF1 | 14 | 23% |
| F2 / EF2 | 3 | 5% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 2% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 10 | 16% |
Burleigh 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 | 6 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 4 |
| 1980s | 9 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 1 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 0 |
| May | 10 |
| Jun | 25 |
| Jul | 10 |
| Aug | 6 |
| Sep | 7 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 3 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Burleigh County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Regan, North Dakota tornado1 July 1952, F4, 1 death, 26 injuries, 48 miles long
- Most recent: North Dakota tornado14 September 2025, Unknown rating, 5.2 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Burleigh County
- Regan, North Dakota tornado1 July 1952, F4, 1 death, 26 injuries, 48 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.