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Associated Press
23-06-2025
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Weekend tornadoes kill 6 in North Dakota and New York, toss trees and train cars
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Two tornadoes that killed six people in North Dakota and New York each had wind speeds topping 100 mph and caused brief but widespread damage as they tore through largely rural areas, officials said. Three people, all in their 70s and 80s, died in rural Enderlin, North Dakota, during a storm that struck late Friday and early Saturday, the Cass County Sheriff's Office said. Three others, including twin 6-year-old sisters, died Sunday in a storm that struck the hamlet of Clark Mills in central New York, the Oneida County Sheriff's Office said. The National Weather Service gave preliminary ratings of EF-2 to EF-3 or potentially higher for three tornadoes that struck eastern North Dakota — meaning wind speeds of 111 to 135 mph (179 to 217 kph) and 136 to 165 mph (219 to 266 kph), respectively, with varying severity of damage. EF-3 and stronger ranges are not usual for the Northern Plains, National Weather Service Meteorologist Jacob Spender said. 'As we go higher on the scale, it's not as common but they can still happen,' he said. The tornadoes uprooted numerous trees, tossed train cars and damaged houses, Spender said. The night included supercells in southeastern North Dakota and a derecho — a powerful windstorm — that tore across the state to the east. The wind lashed little Page, North Dakota, population 250, for over an hour, ravaging trees, roofs and structures, Mayor Jim Heidorn said. Half the town's trees are gone, he said. Cleanup might stretch throughout the summer. Kylie Weber was hunkering down with her family and some friends at her family's rural home near Oriska when the storm sucked her bedroom window out of the wall, blew the room's door off its hinges and ripped off part of the roof, she said. Their farm also lost a grain bin, among other damage. Thousands of people were still without power Monday. Having numerous ways to be alerted to severe weather is crucial, such as by smartphone and radio, Spender said. Many people vacation at lakes in remote areas in summer, and nighttime storms can be especially dangerous because people can't see what's coming, he said. The Weather Service confirmed that a tornado packing 105 mph (169 kph) winds touched down in upstate New York before dawn Sunday during severe thunderstorms. The tornado was blamed for the deaths of three people. The EF-1 tornado was on the ground for more than 2 miles (3 kilometers) and was about 300 yards (274 meters) wide at its peak as it spun from Clark Mills to North Clinton in Oneida County, west of Utica, the Weather Service said. Trees fell on three homes, killing twin 6-year-old girls in one and a person in another, officials and the Weather Service said. The twister also destroyed a historic grist mill along Oriskany Creek. The Weather Service said the thunderstorms also produced high winds that caused other scattered damage. ___ Associated Press reporter Dave Collins contributed from Hartford, Connecticut.
Yahoo
22-06-2025
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- Yahoo
North Dakota tornadoes leave 3 dead, extensive damage
The Brief Tornadoes that swept through the region left three people dead in North Dakota. The Cass County Sheriff's Office said two men and a woman died in two separate locations near the town of Enderlin, about 57 miles southwest of Fargo. The storms knocked out power to 24,000 customers in North Dakota. ENDERLIN, NORTH DAKOTA (FOX 9) - A tornado that swept through North Dakota left two men and a woman dead while also leaving thousands without power. Deaths in Enderlin The National Weather Service (NWS) in Grand Forks confirmed that two of the deaths were attributed to a tornado that hit a home about three miles east of Enderlin in Cass County near the border with Ransom County. NWS teams have assigned preliminary tornado ratings based on damage for three confirmed tornadoes: West of Valley City, North Dakota: at least EF-3 South of Valley City, North Dakota: at least EF-2 Enderlin, North Dakota area: at least EF-3 The Cass County Sheriff's Office reports that two people were found dead at a home in rural Enderlin after a tornado hit the area. A third person was then found dead by the Enderlin Fire Department. The Associated Press reports that about 24,000 customers were without power in North Dakota. The storm was part of a larger system that also dropped hail across the upper Midwest. Extensive damage in Bemidji Beltrami County Emergency Management said that it issued a tornado warning for the southern part of the county, which includes Bemidji, just after midnight. However, no tornado sightings were reported in the area. A national weather service team is in the Bemidji area, but has not yet provided any updates. READ MORE: Severe storms cause damage in MN, leave people dead in North Dakota Wind gusts of 106 mph were recorded at about 12:55 a.m. at the Bemidji Regional Airport. Rain and flash flooding then left many vehicles stalled in downtown Bemidji. No injuries have been reported, but widespread power outages and damaged infrastructure impacted many area residents. Crews are also working to clear downed trees obstructing roadways. Anyone needing assistance can go to the Sanford Convention Center at 1111 Events Center Drive NE and use the convention center entrance near The Tavern, not the arena entrance. The Source This story uses information from the Associated Press and the Cass County Sheriff's Office.
Yahoo
22-06-2025
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- Yahoo
At Least 3 People Dead After Tornado Rips Through Small City in North Dakota
At least three people are dead in Enderlin, N.D., after a tornado tore through the small city on Friday, June 20 The victims include two men and one woman, whom first responders were 'familiar' with, according to local authorities Severe weather hit other areas in North Dakota and MinnesotaAt least three people are dead after severe thunderstorms and tornadoes tore through parts of North Dakota. Police were dispatched to a residence in Enderlin, a small city on the eastern side of the state, at approximately 11:40 p.m. on Friday, June 20, per a statement released by the Cass County Sheriff's Office. Once police arrived, they were informed by the Enderlin Fire Department that storm chasers had located 'two deceased people' on the scene. Fire officials were soon dispatched to an additional location, where a third body was found, per the statement. Deputies found 'extensive damage to the area' and conducted welfare checks on local residents, per authorities. In a press conference on Saturday, June 21, Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner said that two of the victims were men and one was a woman, adding that all were adults. He also said that local fire officials responded to the scenes while the storm was 'still active,' and stated that the responders were 'familiar' with the victims. Chief of the Enderlin Sheldon Fire Department, Jon Anderson, added that about 10 homes in the area were destroyed. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Storms also ripped through parts of Minnesota, per a press release from the Beltrami County Emergency Management Office shared to Facebook. The office stated that there was 'significant damage' around the city, including widespread power outages and numerous blocked roads. No deaths or injuries have been reported, per the statement. PEOPLE reached out to the Cass County Sheriff's Office, the Enderlin Sheldon Fire Department and the Beltrami County Emergency Management Office on Saturday, June 21, but did not receive immediate responses. In the wake of the severe weather, approximately 20,700 people in North Dakota and 21,000 people in Minnesota were left without power as of the early afternoon on June 21, according to Read the original article on People
Yahoo
22-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Tornado kills 3 in North Dakota, 106 mph gust slams northern Minnesota
Tornado kills 3 in North Dakota, 106 mph gust slams northern Minnesota originally appeared on Bring Me The News. The ferocious storms that pounded North Dakota and Minnesota Friday night into Saturday morning left three people dead and a path of destruction. While the derecho that stretched across North Dakota, northern Minnesota and northern Wisconsin impacted the most locations, two monster supercells that formed ahead of the line in eastern North Dakota produced multiple large, violent tornadoes. One of the tornadoes killed at least three people about three miles east of Enderlin. According to the Cass County Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched to a home at approximately 11:40 p.m. Once there, deputies were informed by the Enderlin Fire Department that storm chasers had found two people dead at the scene. "Shortly after learning of this, the Enderlin Fire Department was dispatched to another location, and a third deceased person was found as a result of the tornado. Deputies found extensive damage to the area and began conducting well-being checks on people with several partner agencies," the sheriff's office said Saturday morning. "Law enforcement, the Enderlin Fire Department, and other first responders continue searching the area and checking on residents now." Meteorologist Andy Hill said the Enderlin tornado is "one of the strongest tornadoes" he has covered, and the radar data make it the strongest tornado ever recorded in North Dakota. The official intensity, however, has not yet been verified by the NWS. The supercells that produced the monster tornadoes were eventually swallowed by the fast-moving complex of storms that produced 70-110 mph wind gusts across North Dakota and northern Minnesota. The highest known wind gust from the line in Minnesota was 106 mph at the Bemidji Airport at 12:45 a.m. The National Weather Service reported that emergency managers were alerting authorities to "extensive damage from falling and uprooted trees on roofs, cars, people trapped." Jorge Prince, the mayor of Bemidji, wrote on Facebook that he "cannot ever recall hearing a rushing wind like that!" Beltrami County officials said Saturday morning that there are "thousands of trees blocking roadways," but no injuries have been reported. "There are widespread power outages and numerous roadways remain impassable due to debris. Residents should plan for long-term power outages as significant infrastructure damage has occurred," the county said. The American Red Cross will be assisting in the Bemidji area with temporary housing. We'll add more information as damage reports filter in throughout the morning. This story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on Jun 21, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
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'At Least' Three Dead After Tornado Outbreak Slams U.S. State
'At Least' Three Dead After Tornado Outbreak Slams U.S. State originally appeared on The Spun. While most of the United States is dealing with a heatwave this weekend, one region is picking up the pieces from a deadly tornado outbreak. On Friday, tornadoes with 100+ mph wind gusts were detected in North Dakota and Minnesota. There were plenty of power outages reported last night, but the main concern is that North Dakota lost a few lives. According to ABC News, at least three people died in the rural town of Enderlin. The Cass County Sheriff's Office was dispatched at around 11:40 p.m Friday to assess the damage. Before they arrived at the scene though, storm chasers found two deceases people. The death total increased to three shortly after. "Shortly after learning of this, the Enderlin Fire Department was dispatched to another location, and a third deceased person was found as a result of the tornado," the Cass County Sheriff's Office said. "Deputies found extensive damage to the area and began conducting well-being checks on people with several partner agencies. Law enforcement, the Enderlin Fire Department, and other first responders continue searching the area and checking on residents now." The National Weather Service has not yet rated Friday night's tornadoes. "We can't really rate it until we see what kind of damage it produced," National Weather Service meteorologist Timothy Lynch said. "However, from what I saw on radar and first hand accounts that were sent to us via video, they look like they could potentially be very strong tornadoes. Radar-indicated winds upwards of 110 miles-per-hour and several reports from NDDAWN, personal weather stations reported 80, 90, 100 miles-per-hour winds." The National Weather Service usually issues life-saving warnings before tornadoes strike in the United States. Here are some tips in the event a tornado pops up in your town: Listen to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio to stay informed about tornado watches and warnings. Have a family plan that includes an emergency meeting place and related information. Pick a safe room in your home, such as a basement, storm cellar, or an interior room on the lowest floor with no windows. Conduct a family severe thunderstorm drill regularly so everyone knows what to do if a tornado is approaching. Consider having your safe room reinforced. Encourage your loved ones to prepare for the possibility of tornadoes. Tornado season usually ends in June, but it's possible it'll linger a bit longer this year. We're hoping everyone stays safe.'At Least' Three Dead After Tornado Outbreak Slams U.S. State first appeared on The Spun on Jun 21, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 21, 2025, where it first appeared.
