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North Dakota Tornado Upgraded To EF5, 1st In 12 Years

Deadly North Dakota twister marks country's first EF-5 tornado in more than 12 years

An extensive forensic analysis of a deadly June tornado in North Dakota helped National Weather Service teams confirm the first EF-5 tornado in more than 12 years.

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EF5 tornado that killed 3 in North Dakota was the nation’s first in 12 years

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Mile-wide tornado that hit North Dakota in June was a monster EF5, the first in 12 years

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EF5 tornado that killed 3 in North Dakota was the nation's first in 12 years

The tornado in Enderlin caused significant damage across the region and killed three people.

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North Dakota tornado was the first at EF5 strength in a dozen years

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North Dakota Tornado Upgraded To EF5, Ending Over Decade-Long EF5 Tornado Drought

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USA's record tornado 'drought' ends with 210-mph monster in Dakotas

The nation's longest "drought" without an EF5 tornado has come to an end, scientists from the National Weather Service announced Oct. 6.

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Hurricane-force Helene winds caused widespread destruction in western NC

Typically, landfalling tropical systems move slowly at 12 mph to 14 mph. Helene was moving inland after landfall at 28 mph.

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Wind blows a path of destruction across southeastern South Dakota

Amanda Lounsbery (left) and her son Hayden Lounsbery survey damage to their family's soybean fields on July 29, 2025. Their grain bin carved a path into the field and split into two pieces after a storm system moved through the area the previous evening.

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1 year later: Hurricane Beryl and the wind damage that could be felt for generations

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- July 8, 2025, marked one year since Hurricane Beryl, which many recall as the worst wind event the region has seen from a tropical system since Hurricane Ike. The city of Houston experienced hurricane-force wind gusts for several ...

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FIU’s Wall of Wind: 20 Years of Extreme Weather Science

FIU’s Wall of Wind turns hurricane fury into science, marking 20 years of breakthroughs that strengthen buildings and protect communities.