Tornadoes in Morton County
The Storm Prediction Center records 59 tornadoes whose paths touched Morton County, North Dakota between 1953 and 2025. They killed 2 people and injured 20. The busiest month is June, with 24 tornadoes. The strongest was an F5 on 29 May 1953. The most recent was on 27 June 2025.
- 59tornadoes
- 2deaths
- 20injuries
- 306per 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 Morton County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 40 | 68% |
| F1 / EF1 | 11 | 19% |
| F2 / EF2 | 2 | 3% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | 2% |
| Unknown rating | 3 | 5% |
Morton 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 | 1 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 14 |
| 2020s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 0 |
| May | 13 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 13 |
| Aug | 7 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 2 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Morton County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Solen, North Dakota tornado29 May 1953, F5, 2 deaths, 20 injuries, 14.8 miles long
- Longest path: North Dakota tornado13 June 1999, F1, 29 miles long
- Most recent: North Dakota tornado27 June 2025, Unknown rating, 0.3 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Morton 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.