Tornadoes in Stark County
The Storm Prediction Center records 27 tornadoes whose paths touched Stark County, North Dakota between 1952 and 2025. None of them is recorded as having killed anyone. The busiest month is June, with 14 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF3 on 8 July 2009. The most recent was on 19 June 2025.
- 27tornadoes
- 0deaths
- 2injuries
- 202per 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 Stark County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 16 | 59% |
| F1 / EF1 | 6 | 22% |
| F2 / EF2 | 3 | 11% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 4% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 4% |
Stark 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 | 2 |
| 1960s | 2 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 1 |
| 1990s | 1 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 2 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 1 |
| May | 2 |
| Jun | 14 |
| Jul | 8 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Stark County
- Strongest: North Dakota tornado8 July 2009, EF3, 2 injuries, 2.3 miles long
- Longest path: North Dakota tornado24 June 2009, EF0, 18.8 miles long
- Most recent: North Dakota tornado19 June 2025, EF1, 1.4 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.