Covering tornadoes in North Dakota from 1950 to 2012, the dataset offers a detailed account of these natural disasters across various counties in the state.
The dataset spans from 1950 to 2012, providing a comprehensive historical record of tornadoes in North Dakota.
Tornado occurrences are documented across various counties within the state, ensuring a wide coverage of the region’s tornado activity.
Each tornado incident is logged with a unique ID number, including detailed attributes such as date and time, number of deaths and injuries, F-Scale or EF-Scale ratings, and geographical coordinates of the start and end points.
- Date and Time
- Number of deaths and injuries
- F-Scale or EF-Scale
- Geographical Map Coordinates (start and end points)
Tornado data is available at the county level, accessible through a map interface or a drop-down menu, allowing users to explore specific records easily.
Using the starting and ending coordinates, one can map the exact path a tornado took using tools like Google Maps. This feature aids in visualizing the extent and direction of tornado tracks.
Included 11 tornadoes with minimal property damage and no fatalities recorded. Notable years include 1966 and 1999.
Experienced over 40 tornadoes. A striking incident occurred on August 3, 1955, with an F2 tornado and another on August 29, 1970.
Tornado ID 190 on July 1, 1952, resulted in 1 death and 26 injuries, classified on the F4 Scale.
A noteworthy tornado occurred on June 20, 1957, injuring two individuals but causing no fatalities.
Frequent tornado activity was observed, with the most deadly incident reported on August 26, 2007, resulting in 1 death and 18 injuries.
Notable tornado on June 29, 1975, led to 1 death and 4 injuries, classified on the F4 Scale.
Multiple F3 tornadoes were recorded in the year 1974.
It experienced an F5 tornado on May 29, 1953, which resulted in 2 deaths and 20 injuries.
Experienced significant tornadoes, with a major incident on May 29, 1953, resulting in 2 deaths and 19 injuries.
Included an F2 tornado on June 13, 1954, leading to 2 injuries.
Tornado occurrences are unevenly distributed throughout the decades, with specific years witnessing higher tornado activities.
The F-Scale/EF-Scale ratings help assess the intensity of tornadoes, ranging from minimal damage (F0) to significant destruction (F5).
Counties like Grand Forks, Hettinger, and Barnes exhibit higher frequencies of tornado occurrences.
Instances of multiple tornadoes occurring on the same day or successive days in a particular region suggest favorable conditions for tornado formation during those periods.
Studying the weather patterns that led to tornado occurrences during specific periods might offer insights into climatic influences.
Analyzing trends in tornado activity before and after the introduction of advanced meteorological technologies and early warning systems could reveal significant changes.
Exploring data related to fatalities, injuries, and property damage can help identify patterns in tornado preparedness and resilience within communities.
