Tornadoes in Emmons County
The Storm Prediction Center records 47 tornadoes whose paths touched Emmons County, North Dakota between 1953 and 2025. They killed 2 people and injured 23. The busiest month is July, with 14 tornadoes. The strongest was an F5 on 29 May 1953. The most recent was on 14 September 2025.
- 47tornadoes
- 2deaths
- 23injuries
- 311per 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 Emmons County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 24 | 51% |
| F1 / EF1 | 13 | 28% |
| F2 / EF2 | 6 | 13% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 2% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | 2% |
| Unknown rating | 2 | 4% |
Emmons 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 | 5 |
| 1970s | 9 |
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 9 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 2 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 1 |
| May | 9 |
| Jun | 12 |
| Jul | 14 |
| Aug | 7 |
| Sep | 3 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Emmons County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Solen, North Dakota tornado29 May 1953, F5, 2 deaths, 20 injuries, 14.8 miles long
- Longest path: North Dakota tornado5 May 1964, F2, 47.5 miles long
- Most recent: North Dakota tornado14 September 2025, Unknown rating, 3.3 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Emmons County
- Solen, North Dakota tornado29 May 1953, F5, 2 deaths, 20 injuries, 14.8 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.