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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
905 PM CDT Wed Sep 17 2025 /805 PM MDT Wed Sep 17 2025/

...First Preliminary NWS Damage Survey Report for the September 
14th Tornado Event...

On September 14th, 2025, an outbreak of tornadoes occurred during
the afternoon and early evening hours. Currently at least 15
confirmed tornadoes are known from this event. NWS received
reports of damage during the evening of September 14th in Emmons
County and near Denhoff. A survey team was sent September 15th and
found damage consistent with an EF1 rating near Mercer, EF1 and 
EF2 near Denhoff, and EF2 in Emmons County near Beaver Bay
Recreation Area. Below are their results. Also included in this 
report are known tracks of other reported tornadoes. Of note, 
there were no injuries or fatalities reported during this event. 

NWS Bismarck would like to thank Sheridan County Emergency 
Management, Sheridan County Sheriff's Department, Emmons and 
Burleigh County Emergency Management, and all who sent us their 
reports. 

.Emmons County Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  6.25 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             02:08 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 NNE Beaver Bay Recreation Area / Emmons County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          46.2739 / -100.5239

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               02:24 PM CDT
End Location:           3 SE Cannon Ball / Emmons County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            46.3618 / -100.5306

Survey Summary:
NWS Bismarck received report of a barn destroyed near the
intersection of Highway 1804 and Highway 13, near Beaver Bay
Recreation Area. A survey team was dispatched and found grass and
crop damage on a road south of the farm property. This was the 
likely start of the tornado. The tornado then traveled northwest 
where it dented in the south facing side of a large, and mostly 
empty, grain bin. It then proceeded to destroy an 80 by 124 foot 
pole barn to the north. On this barn, a small wall where a side 
garage door remained standing. Inside the barn, farm equipment was
damaged. The south facing door to this barn was resting on a 
combine tractor. Debris was scattered in all directions and 
several hundred feet away. Large pieces of wood boards from the 
destroyed building were embedded in the ground including part of a
rafter. There was limited tree damage to the row of trees to the 
north of this property. Storm chasers noted this tornado progressed 
north before roping out. 

.Arena...

Rating:                 Unknown
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  2.96 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             04:01 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 NW Arena / Burleigh County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.1387 / -100.1763

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               04:12 PM CDT
End Location:           3 N Arena / Burleigh County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.1798 / -100.1584

Survey Summary:
Storm chasers report tornado near Arena. Towards the end of this
track, storm chasers report multiple vortex tornado. No damage
was reported. 

.Wilton...

Rating:                 Unknown
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  5.35 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             04:09 PM CDT
Start Location:         5 SE Wilton / Burleigh County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.1107 / -100.6898

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               04:16 PM CDT
End Location:           2 NE Wilton / McLean County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.1749 / -100.7533

Survey Summary:
Storm chaser reported seeing a tornado begin southeast of Wilton
around 4:09 PM. NWS Storm survey team found a twisted piece of
metal in a ditch east of Wilton. There was also flattened grass
nearby this debris. In a field to the south of this debris was a
potential tornado track, although it could not be confirmed as
perhaps it could have been a drainage channel from heavy rains.
Time of tornado near debris was estimated.

.Denhoff...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    112 mph
Path Length /statute/:  18.01 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             04:29 PM CDT
Start Location:         11 NNE Wing / Burleigh County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.305 / -100.2281

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               04:59 PM CDT
End Location:           6 N Denhoff / Sheridan County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.561 / -100.285

Survey Summary:
NWS received damage reports near Denhoff. A survey team was sent
to assess and here are their findings. At 4:29 PM CDT storm
chasers reported a tornado starting about 12 miles south of
Denhoff. When the tornado reached about 6 miles south of Denhoff,
it destroyed a 30 by 60 foot pole barn. A nearby barn had two
skylights torn off the roof. Another nearby building had some
minor damage. At this same property, a double wide mobile home
propped up on a basement had the roof completely torn off and
blown to the west side of the home. The southeast corner of this
mobile home was also missing a wall. A car parked some distance
was picked up and set down near the mobile home. Debris was
scattered everywhere at this property and there was substantial
tree damage, mostly snapped branches. The tornado then continued
north. About a mile south of Denhoff a single wide mobile home was
flipped. There was also debris scattered up to a quarter mile away
from this property. Noticeable tree damage as well. Some haybales
also reported damaged. The tornado then continued west and north
of Denhoff. Near a gravel pit there was more haybale and tree
damage. Several other properties then experience damage from 2 to
5 miles north of Denhoff. There was haybale damage and hay
embedded in a road sign's wood post north of Denhoff. Roof panels
were missing from a farm outbuilding north of this road sign.
North of this, another property had missing skylights on a farm
building, damage to a small grain bin, and a kid's wooden play
area destroyed. Multiple areas of tree damage were also seen north
of Denhoff by NWS Survey Team. The tornado was then estimated to
end 5 to 6 miles north of Denhoff. No injuries reported. Of note,
chasers and those NWS Survey Team talked to mentioned multiple
times of a second tornado near the main one. It was reported this
tornado at one point crossed a lake and pulled up water. NWS will
look into confirming this tornado and its path. 

.Mercer...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    110 mph
Path Length /statute/:  13.03 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             04:53 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 SE Mercer / Sheridan County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.4607 / -100.6653

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               05:31 PM CDT
End Location:           8 N Mercer / McLean County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.6133 / -100.7165

Survey Summary:
Storm chaser shared video of a tornado touching down southeast of
Mercer. This was likely the start of a damaging tornado. From here
the tornado moved towards the city of Mercer. NWS Survey Team
found damage at a farm just west of Mercer. Occupants were home at
the time, and noted a lack of a loud roar like in a previously
experienced tornado. The tornado damaged a high number of trees on
the property with many branches and trees snapped, and a large
tree uprooted. From there the tornado partially destroyed a pole
barn building. The south facing half of building was missing, with
the rafters of this half also ripped off. Debris was scattered all
over and up to a quarter mile away. Large pieces of wood were
embedded in the ground in the debris field. On the southeast side
of the building, several large support beams buried about 5 deep
were pulled out. From there the tornado crossed Highway 200,
damaging trees on the north side of the highway. It then proceeded
north and destroyed an unanchored and unoccupied mobile home on
wheels being stored about 6 miles north of Mercer. This same
property had a security camera video of the tornado. Radar may
have also shown a debris signature at about the time of this 
damage. The tornado then ended shortly north of this mobile home 
damage as reported by storm chasers. 

.Butte...

Rating:                 Unknown
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  7.02 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             05:59 PM CDT
Start Location:         6 S Butte / McLean County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.751 / -100.68

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               06:14 PM CDT
End Location:           1 NNE Butte / McHenry County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.8502 / -100.6596

Survey Summary:
At around 5:59 PM CDT storm chasers reported a large wedge
tornado beginning about 6 miles south of Butte. Storm chasers
tracked this tornado to just west then north of Butte. At
around 6:11 PM storm chasers stopped in Butte for gas and
recorded the outer edge of the tornado moved over them. Some
debris was seen blown in this video. No other damage was reported
with this tornado. Tornado was reported to end north of Butte
around 6:14 PM CDT.

&&

EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the events and publication in
NWS Storm Data.


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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
839 PM CDT Thu Sep 18 2025 /739 PM MDT Thu Sep 18 2025/

...NWS Damage Survey for September 14th 2025 Tornado Event Second
Update...

.Update...There are now a total of 12 tornado tracks with
preliminary confirmation across central North Dakota for 
September 14th 2025. Below are all 12 of those tracks, including
some surveyed by the National Weather Service in Bismarck. There
remains high confidence in at least 15 tornadoes on September 14th
2025. Work continues to confirm the track of these and any other
potential tornadoes on this date. 

.Overview...On September 14th, 2025, an outbreak of tornadoes
occurred during the afternoon and early evening hours. Currently 
at least 15 confirmed tornadoes are known from this event. NWS 
received reports of damage during the evening of September 14th in
Emmons County and near Denhoff. A survey team was sent September 
15th and found damage consistent with an EF1 rating near Mercer, 
EF1 and EF2 near Denhoff, and EF2 in Emmons County near Beaver Bay
Recreation Area. Below are their results. Also included in this 
report are known tracks of other reported tornadoes. Of note, 
there were no injuries or fatalities reported during this event. 

NWS Bismarck would like to thank Sheridan County Emergency 
Management, Sheridan County Sheriff's Department, Emmons and 
Burleigh County Emergency Management, and all who sent us their 
reports. 

.Menoken...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  0.19 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             10:27 AM CDT
Start Location:         1 E Menoken / Burleigh County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          46.8181 / -100.5059

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               10:27 AM CDT
End Location:           1 E Menoken / Burleigh County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            46.8209 / -100.506

Survey Summary:
Storm chaser video of a brief tornado east of Menoken. 

.Baldwin...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  4.57 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             10:50 AM CDT
Start Location:         8 SE Baldwin / Burleigh County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          46.9608 / -100.5956

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               10:58 AM CDT
End Location:           6 E Baldwin / Burleigh County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.0246 / -100.6185

Survey Summary:
Storm chaser confirmed tornado correlates with strong radar
signature. End time is estimated, as tornado was somewhat rain
wrapped and hard to see. Minor tree damage mentioned on storm
chaser footage but no confirmation of that at this time.

.NW Wing...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  2.79 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             11:08 AM CDT
Start Location:         3 NW Wing / Burleigh County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.1707 / -100.3401

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               11:15 AM CDT
End Location:           6 NW Wing / Burleigh County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.2066 / -100.3671

Survey Summary:
Videos from storm chasers and locals show a tornado that
developed northwest of Wing near Haystack Butte. Path is
estimated and tornado was likely intermittent along the path. 

.Denhoff Satellite #1...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  3.60 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             11:29 AM CDT
Start Location:         10 S Denhoff / Sheridan County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.3291 / -100.2599

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               11:38 AM CDT
End Location:           6 S Denhoff / Sheridan County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.3811 / -100.2553

Survey Summary:
Intermittent rope tornado to the south of the Denhoff multivortex
tornado that has a preliminary rating of EF-2. Time, duration,
and estimated location from storm chaser footage. Some comments
from footage on corn crops damaged but have no other
confirmation. At one point in lifespan did pass over water source
and ingested water into funnel. 

.Denhoff Satellite #2...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  0.97 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             11:42 AM CDT
Start Location:         2 S Denhoff / Sheridan County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.4482 / -100.2616

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               11:44 AM CDT
End Location:           1 S Denhoff / Sheridan County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.4623 / -100.2599

Survey Summary:
Short-lived satellite tornado north of the multivortex Denhoff
tornado that has a preliminary EF-2 rating. Time, duration, and
location are based off of storm chaser footage. 

.Emmons County Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  6.25 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             02:08 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 NNE Beaver Bay Recreation Area / Emmons County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          46.2739 / -100.5239

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               02:24 PM CDT
End Location:           3 SE Cannon Ball / Emmons County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            46.3618 / -100.5306

Survey Summary:
NWS Bismarck received report of a barn destroyed near the
intersection of Highway 1804 and Highway 13, near Beaver Bay
Recreation Area. A survey team was dispatched and found grass and
crop damage on a road south of the farm property. This was the 
likely start of the tornado. The tornado then traveled northwest 
where it dented in the south facing side of a large, and mostly 
empty, grain bin. It then proceeded to destroy an 80 by 124 foot 
pole barn to the north. On this barn, a small wall where a side 
garage door remained standing. Inside the barn, farm equipment was
damaged. The south facing door to this barn was resting on a 
combine tractor. Debris was scattered in all directions and 
several hundred feet away. Large pieces of wood boards from the 
destroyed building were embedded in the ground including part of a
rafter. There was limited tree damage to the row of trees to the 
north of this property. Storm chasers noted this tornado progressed 
north before roping out.  

.Granville...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  0.17 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             02:20 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 S Granville / McHenry County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          48.249 / -100.8395

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               02:20 PM CDT
End Location:           1 S Granville / McHenry County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            48.2515 / -100.8403

Survey Summary:
Trained weather spotter reported brief tornado just south of
Granville. 

.Arena...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  2.96 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             04:01 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 NW Arena / Burleigh County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.1387 / -100.1763

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               04:12 PM CDT
End Location:           3 N Arena / Burleigh County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.1798 / -100.1584

Survey Summary:
Storm chasers report tornado near Arena. Towards the end of this
track, storm chasers report multiple vortex tornado. No damage
was reported. 

.Wilton...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  5.35 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             04:09 PM CDT
Start Location:         5 SE Wilton / Burleigh County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.1107 / -100.6898

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               04:16 PM CDT
End Location:           2 NE Wilton / McLean County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.1749 / -100.7533

Survey Summary:
Storm chaser reported seeing a tornado begin southeast of Wilton
around 4:09 PM. NWS Storm survey team found a twisted piece of
metal in a ditch east of Wilton. There was also flattened grass
nearby this debris. In a field to the south of this debris was a
potential tornado track, although it could not be confirmed as
perhaps it could have been a drainage channel from heavy rains.
Time of tornado near debris was estimated.

.Denhoff...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    112 mph
Path Length /statute/:  18.01 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             04:29 PM CDT
Start Location:         11 NNE Wing / Burleigh County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.305 / -100.2281

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               04:59 PM CDT
End Location:           6 N Denhoff / Sheridan County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.561 / -100.285

Survey Summary:
NWS received damage reports near Denhoff. A survey team was sent
to assess and here are their findings. At 4:29 PM CDT storm
chasers reported a tornado starting about 12 miles south of
Denhoff. When the tornado reached about 6 miles south of Denhoff,
it destroyed a 30 by 60 foot pole barn. A nearby barn had two
skylights torn off the roof. Another nearby building had some
minor damage. At this same property, a double wide mobile home
propped up on a basement had the roof completely torn off and
blown to the west side of the home. The southeast corner of this
mobile home was also missing a wall. A car parked some distance
was picked up and set down near the mobile home. Debris was
scattered everywhere at this property and there was substantial
tree damage, mostly snapped branches. The tornado then continued
north. About a mile south of Denhoff a single wide mobile home was
flipped. There was also debris scattered up to a quarter mile away
from this property. Noticeable tree damage as well. Some haybales
also reported damaged. The tornado then continued west and north
of Denhoff. Near a gravel pit there was more haybale and tree
damage. Several other properties then experience damage from 2 to
5 miles north of Denhoff. There was haybale damage and hay
embedded in a road sign's wood post north of Denhoff. Roof panels
were missing from a farm outbuilding north of this road sign.
North of this, another property had missing skylights on a farm
building, damage to a small grain bin, and a kid's wooden play
area destroyed. Multiple areas of tree damage were also seen north
of Denhoff by NWS Survey Team. The tornado was then estimated to
end 5 to 6 miles north of Denhoff. No injuries reported.   

.Mercer...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    110 mph
Path Length /statute/:  13.03 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             04:53 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 SE Mercer / Sheridan County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.4607 / -100.6653

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               05:31 PM CDT
End Location:           8 N Mercer / McLean County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.6133 / -100.7165

Survey Summary:
Storm chaser shared video of a tornado touching down southeast of
Mercer. This was likely the start of a damaging tornado. From here
the tornado moved towards the city of Mercer. NWS Survey Team
found damage at a farm just west of Mercer. Occupants were home at
the time, and noted a lack of a loud roar like in a previously
experienced tornado. The tornado damaged a high number of trees on
the property with many branches and trees snapped, and a large
tree uprooted. From there the tornado partially destroyed a pole
barn building. The south facing half of building was missing, with
the rafters of this half also ripped off. Debris was scattered all
over and up to a quarter mile away. Large pieces of wood were
embedded in the ground in the debris field. On the southeast side
of the building, several large support beams buried about 5 deep
were pulled out. From there the tornado crossed Highway 200,
damaging trees on the north side of the highway. It then proceeded
north and destroyed an unanchored and unoccupied mobile home on
wheels being stored about 6 miles north of Mercer. This same
property had a security camera video of the tornado. Radar may
have also shown a debris signature at about the time of this 
damage. The tornado then ended shortly north of this mobile home 
damage as reported by storm chasers.   

.Butte...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  7.02 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             05:59 PM CDT
Start Location:         6 S Butte / McLean County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.751 / -100.68

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               06:14 PM CDT
End Location:           1 NNE Butte / McHenry County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.8502 / -100.6596

Survey Summary:
At around 5:59 PM CDT storm chasers reported a large wedge
tornado beginning several miles south of Butte. Storm chasers
tracked this tornado north to just west then north of Butte. At
around 6:11 PM storm chasers stopped in Butte for gas and
recorded the outer edge of the tornado moved over them. Some
debris was seen blown in this video. No other damage was reported
with this tornado. Tornado was reported to end north of Butte
around 6:14 PM CDT.

&&

EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the events and publication in
NWS Storm Data.


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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
926 PM CDT Thu Sep 18 2025 /826 PM MDT Thu Sep 18 2025/

...NWS Damage Survey for September 14th 2025 Tornado Event Third
Update with corrected times for some tornadoes...

.Update...This update is to correct times from previous update.
Otherwise all information remains the same. There are now a total
of 12 tornado tracks with preliminary confirmation across central
North Dakota for September 14th 2025. Below are all 12 of those 
tracks, including some surveyed by the National Weather Service in
Bismarck. There remains high confidence in at least 15 tornadoes 
on September 14th 2025. Work continues to confirm the track of 
these and any other potential tornadoes on this date. 

.Overview...On September 14th, 2025, an outbreak of tornadoes
occurred during the afternoon and early evening hours. Currently 
at least 15 confirmed tornadoes are known from this event. NWS 
received reports of damage during the evening of September 14th
in
Emmons County and near Denhoff. A survey team was sent September 
15th and found damage consistent with an EF1 rating near Mercer, 
EF1 and EF2 near Denhoff, and EF2 in Emmons County near Beaver
Bay
Recreation Area. Below are their results. Also included in this 
report are known tracks of other reported tornadoes. Of note, 
there were no injuries or fatalities reported during this event. 

NWS Bismarck would like to thank Sheridan County Emergency 
Management, Sheridan County Sheriff's Department, Emmons and 
Burleigh County Emergency Management, and all who sent us their 
reports. 

.Menoken...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  0.19 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             3:27 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 E Menoken / Burleigh County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          46.8181 / -100.5059

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               3:27 PM CDT
End Location:           1 E Menoken / Burleigh County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            46.8209 / -100.506

Survey Summary:
Storm chaser video of a brief tornado east of Menoken. 

.Baldwin...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  4.57 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             3:50 PM CDT
Start Location:         8 SE Baldwin / Burleigh County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          46.9608 / -100.5956

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               3:58 PM CDT
End Location:           6 E Baldwin / Burleigh County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.0246 / -100.6185

Survey Summary:
Storm chaser confirmed tornado correlates with strong radar
signature. End time is estimated, as tornado was somewhat rain
wrapped and hard to see. Minor tree damage mentioned on storm
chaser footage but no confirmation of that at this time.

.NW Wing...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  2.79 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             4:08 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 NW Wing / Burleigh County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.1707 / -100.3401

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               4:15 PM CDT
End Location:           6 NW Wing / Burleigh County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.2066 / -100.3671

Survey Summary:
Videos from storm chasers and locals show a tornado that
developed northwest of Wing near Haystack Butte. Path is
estimated and tornado was likely intermittent along the path. 

.Denhoff Satellite #1...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  3.60 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             4:29 PM CDT
Start Location:         10 S Denhoff / Sheridan County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.3291 / -100.2599

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               4:38 PM CDT
End Location:           6 S Denhoff / Sheridan County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.3811 / -100.2553

Survey Summary:
Intermittent rope tornado to the south of the Denhoff multivortex
tornado that has a preliminary rating of EF-2. Time, duration,
and estimated location from storm chaser footage. Some comments
from footage on corn crops damaged but have no other
confirmation. At one point in lifespan did pass over water source
and ingested water into funnel. 

.Denhoff Satellite #2...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  0.97 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             4:42 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 S Denhoff / Sheridan County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.4482 / -100.2616

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               4:44 PM CDT
End Location:           1 S Denhoff / Sheridan County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.4623 / -100.2599

Survey Summary:
Short-lived satellite tornado north of the multivortex Denhoff
tornado that has a preliminary EF-2 rating. Time, duration, and
location are based off of storm chaser footage. 

.Emmons County Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  6.25 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             02:08 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 NNE Beaver Bay Recreation Area / Emmons
County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          46.2739 / -100.5239

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               02:24 PM CDT
End Location:           3 SE Cannon Ball / Emmons County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            46.3618 / -100.5306

Survey Summary:
NWS Bismarck received report of a barn destroyed near the
intersection of Highway 1804 and Highway 13, near Beaver Bay
Recreation Area. A survey team was dispatched and found grass and
crop damage on a road south of the farm property. This was the 
likely start of the tornado. The tornado then traveled northwest 
where it dented in the south facing side of a large, and mostly 
empty, grain bin. It then proceeded to destroy an 80 by 124 foot 
pole barn to the north. On this barn, a small wall where a side 
garage door remained standing. Inside the barn, farm equipment
was
damaged. The south facing door to this barn was resting on a 
combine tractor. Debris was scattered in all directions and 
several hundred feet away. Large pieces of wood boards from the 
destroyed building were embedded in the ground including part of
a
rafter. There was limited tree damage to the row of trees to the 
north of this property. Storm chasers noted this tornado
progressed 
north before roping out.  

.Granville...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  0.17 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             7:20 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 S Granville / McHenry County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          48.249 / -100.8395

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               7:20 PM CDT
End Location:           1 S Granville / McHenry County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            48.2515 / -100.8403

Survey Summary:
Trained weather spotter reported brief tornado just south of
Granville. 

.Arena...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  2.96 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             04:01 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 NW Arena / Burleigh County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.1387 / -100.1763

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               04:12 PM CDT
End Location:           3 N Arena / Burleigh County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.1798 / -100.1584

Survey Summary:
Storm chasers report tornado near Arena. Towards the end of this
track, storm chasers report multiple vortex tornado. No damage
was reported. 

.Wilton...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  5.35 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             04:09 PM CDT
Start Location:         5 SE Wilton / Burleigh County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.1107 / -100.6898

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               04:16 PM CDT
End Location:           2 NE Wilton / McLean County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.1749 / -100.7533

Survey Summary:
Storm chaser reported seeing a tornado begin southeast of Wilton
around 4:09 PM. NWS Storm survey team found a twisted piece of
metal in a ditch east of Wilton. There was also flattened grass
nearby this debris. In a field to the south of this debris was a
potential tornado track, although it could not be confirmed as
perhaps it could have been a drainage channel from heavy rains.
Time of tornado near debris was estimated.

.Denhoff...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    112 mph
Path Length /statute/:  18.01 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             04:29 PM CDT
Start Location:         11 NNE Wing / Burleigh County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.305 / -100.2281

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               04:59 PM CDT
End Location:           6 N Denhoff / Sheridan County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.561 / -100.285

Survey Summary:
NWS received damage reports near Denhoff. A survey team was sent
to assess and here are their findings. At 4:29 PM CDT storm
chasers reported a tornado starting about 12 miles south of
Denhoff. When the tornado reached about 6 miles south of Denhoff,
it destroyed a 30 by 60 foot pole barn. A nearby barn had two
skylights torn off the roof. Another nearby building had some
minor damage. At this same property, a double wide mobile home
propped up on a basement had the roof completely torn off and
blown to the west side of the home. The southeast corner of this
mobile home was also missing a wall. A car parked some distance
was picked up and set down near the mobile home. Debris was
scattered everywhere at this property and there was substantial
tree damage, mostly snapped branches. The tornado then continued
north. About a mile south of Denhoff a single wide mobile home was
flipped. There was also debris scattered up to a quarter mile 
away from this property. Noticeable tree damage as well. Some 
haybales also reported damaged. The tornado then continued west 
and north of Denhoff. Near a gravel pit there was more haybale and
tree damage. Several other properties then experience damage from
2 to 5 miles north of Denhoff. There was haybale damage and hay 
embedded in a road sign's wood post north of Denhoff. Roof panels 
were missing from a farm outbuilding north of this road sign. 
North of this, another property had missing skylights on a farm 
building, damage to a small grain bin, and a kid's wooden play 
area destroyed. Multiple areas of tree damage were also seen north
of Denhoff by NWS Survey Team. The tornado was then estimated to 
end 5 to 6 miles north of Denhoff. No injuries reported. 

.Mercer...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    110 mph
Path Length /statute/:  13.03 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             04:53 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 SE Mercer / Sheridan County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.4607 / -100.6653

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               05:31 PM CDT
End Location:           8 N Mercer / McLean County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.6133 / -100.7165

Survey Summary:
Storm chaser shared video of a tornado touching down southeast of
Mercer. This was likely the start of a damaging tornado. From here the
tornado moved towards the city of Mercer. NWS Survey Team found 
damage at a farm just west of Mercer. Occupants were home at the 
time, and noted a lack of a loud roar like in a previously 
experienced tornado. The tornado damaged a high number of trees on
the property with many branches and trees snapped, and a large 
tree uprooted. From there the tornado partially destroyed a pole 
barn building. The south facing half of building was missing, with
the rafters of this half also ripped off. Debris was scattered 
all over and up to a quarter mile away. Large pieces of wood were 
embedded in the ground in the debris field. On the southeast side 
of the building, several large support beams buried about 5 deep 
were pulled out. From there the tornado crossed Highway 200, 
damaging trees on the north side of the highway. It then proceeded
north and destroyed an unanchored and unoccupied mobile home on 
wheels being stored about 6 miles north of Mercer. This same 
property had a security camera video of the tornado. Radar may 
have also shown a debris signature at about the time of this 
damage. The tornado then ended shortly north of this mobile home 
damage as reported by storm chasers. 

.Butte...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  7.02 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             05:59 PM CDT
Start Location:         6 S Butte / McLean County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.751 / -100.68

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               06:14 PM CDT
End Location:           1 NNE Butte / McHenry County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.8502 / -100.6596

Survey Summary:
At around 5:59 PM CDT storm chasers reported a large wedge
tornado beginning several miles south of Butte. Storm chasers
tracked this tornado north to just west then north of Butte. At
around 6:11 PM storm chasers stopped in Butte for gas and
recorded the outer edge of the tornado moved over them. Some
debris was seen blown in this video. No other damage was reported
with this tornado. Tornado was reported to end north of Butte
around 6:14 PM CDT.

&&

EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the events and publication in
NWS Storm Data.




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944 PM CDT Mon Sep 22 2025 /844 PM MDT Mon Sep 22 2025/

...NWS Damage Survey for September 14th 2025 Tornado Event Fourth Update...

.Update...There are now a total of 20 tornado tracks with
preliminary confirmation across central North Dakota for September
14th 2025. Below are all 20 of those tracks, including some 
surveyed by the National Weather Service in Bismarck. This is
anticipated to remain the total tornado count for the September 
14th tornado outbreak event across central North Dakota. However,
this data is preliminary and may change if additional tornado 
reports become available.

.Overview...On September 14th, 2025, an outbreak of tornadoes
occurred during the afternoon and early evening hours. Currently 
20 confirmed tornadoes are known from this event. NWS received 
reports of damage during the evening of September 14th in Emmons 
County and near Denhoff. A survey team was sent on September 15th
and found damage consistent with an EF1 rating near Mercer, EF1 
and EF2 near Denhoff, and EF2 in Emmons County near Beaver Bay 
Recreation Area. Below are the damage survey results. Also 
included in this report are known tracks of other reported 
tornadoes. Of note, there were no injuries or fatalities reported 
during this event. 

NWS Bismarck would like to thank Sheridan County Emergency 
Management, Sheridan County Sheriff's Department, Emmons and 
Burleigh County Emergency Management, and all who sent us their 
reports. 

.Fort Yates...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  1.82 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             01:26 PM CDT
Start Location:         5 SSE Cattail Recreation Area / Emmons County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          46.0313 / -100.5349

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               01:30 PM CDT
End Location:           3 SSE Cattail Recreation Area / Emmons County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            46.0489 / -100.563

Survey Summary:
Storm chaser reports tornado southeast of Fort Yates. Location
estimated based on radar. No damage reported.

.Emmons County Tornado...Surveyed by NWS Bismarck...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  6.25 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             02:08 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 NNE Beaver Bay Recreation Area / Emmons County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          46.2739 / -100.5239

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               02:24 PM CDT
End Location:           3 SE Cannon Ball / Emmons County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            46.3618 / -100.5306

Survey Summary:
NWS Bismarck received report of a barn destroyed near the
intersection of Highway 1804 and Highway 13, near Beaver Bay. A
survey team was dispatched and found grass and crop damage on a
road south of the farm property. This was the likely start of the
tornado. The tornado then traveled northwest where it dented in 
the south facing side of a large, and mostly empty, grain bin. It 
then proceeded to destroy an 80 by 124 foot pole barn to the 
north. On this barn, a small wall where a side garage door 
remained standing. Inside the barn, farm equipment was damaged. 
The south facing door to this barn was resting on a combine 
tractor. Debris was scattered in all directions and several 
hundred feet away. Large pieces of board from the destroyed 
building were embedded in the ground including part of a rafter. 
There was limited tree damage to the row of trees to the north of 
this property. No one was home at the time, thus no injuries. 
Storm chasers noted this tornado progressed north before roping 
out. 

.Hazelton Recreation Area...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  3.29 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             02:58 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 N Hazelton Recreation Area / Emmons County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          46.5553 / -100.5372

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               03:01 PM CDT
End Location:           5 ESE Huff / Emmons County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            46.6028 / -100.5388

Survey Summary:
Brief tornado occurred north of Hazelton Recreation Area. Storm
chaser footage assisted with start and end time, and approximate
location. No damage reported from this tornado. 

.Menoken...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  0.19 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             03:27 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 E Menoken / Burleigh County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          46.8181 / -100.5059

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               03:27 PM CDT
End Location:           1 E Menoken / Burleigh County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            46.8209 / -100.506

Survey Summary:
Storm chaser video of a brief tornado east of Menoken. 

.North of Driscoll...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  1.91 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             03:40 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 N Driscoll / Burleigh County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          46.9121 / -100.1322

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               03:44 PM CDT
End Location:           5 N Driscoll / Burleigh County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            46.9252 / -100.1663

Survey Summary:
Storm chaser reports and shared video of a tornado forming north
of Driscoll and tracking north northwest. The tornado crosses
405th St NE just north of a farmstead. It then continues
northward and likely crossed 110th Ave NE and diminishes near a
body of water. Near the end of the tornado storm chaser reports
crop damage, which was also reported by broadcast media. No other
damage was reported with this tornado.  

.Baldwin...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  4.57 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             03:50 PM CDT
Start Location:         8 SE Baldwin / Burleigh County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          46.9608 / -100.5956

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               03:58 PM CDT
End Location:           6 E Baldwin / Burleigh County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.0246 / -100.6185

Survey Summary:
Storm chaser confirmed tornado correlates with strong radar
signature. End time is estimated, as tornado was somewhat rain
wrapped and hard to see. Minor tree damage mentioned on storm
chaser footage but no confirmation of that at this time.

.Arena...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  2.96 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             04:01 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 NW Arena / Burleigh County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.1387 / -100.1763

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               04:12 PM CDT
End Location:           3 N Arena / Burleigh County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.1798 / -100.1584

Survey Summary:
Storm chasers report tornado near Arena. Towards the end of this
track, storm chasers report multiple vortex tornado. No damage
was reported. 

.NW Wing...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  2.79 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             04:08 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 NW Wing / Burleigh County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.1707 / -100.3401

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               04:15 PM CDT
End Location:           6 NW Wing / Burleigh County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.2066 / -100.3671

Survey Summary:
Videos from storm chasers and locals show a tornado that
developed northwest of Wing near Haystack Butte. Path is
estimated and tornado was likely intermittent along the path. 

.Wilton...Surveyed by NWS Bismarck...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  5.35 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             04:09 PM CDT
Start Location:         5 SE Wilton / Burleigh County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.1107 / -100.6898

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               04:16 PM CDT
End Location:           2 NE Wilton / McLean County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.1749 / -100.7533

Survey Summary:
Storm chaser reported seeing a tornado begin southeast of Wilton
around 4:09 PM. NWS Storm survey team found a twisted piece of
metal in a ditch east of Wilton. There was also flattened grass
nearby this debris. In a field to the south of this debris was a
potential tornado track, although it could not be confirmed as
perhaps it could have been a drainage channel from heavy rains.
Time of tornado near debris was estimated.

.Denhoff Satellite #1...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  5.24 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             04:29 PM CDT
Start Location:         11 S Denhoff / Burleigh County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.3086 / -100.2303

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               04:38 PM CDT
End Location:           6 S Denhoff / Sheridan County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.3811 / -100.2553

Survey Summary:
Updated path as storm chaser reports intermittent rope tornado to
the south of the Denhoff multivortex tornado that has a
preliminary rating of EF-2. Time, duration, and estimated
location from storm chaser footage. Some comments from footage on
corn crops damaged but have no other confirmation. Footage also
shows this tornado crossing Highway 14 from east to west then
passing over a water source and ingesting water into funnel.

.Denhoff...Surveyed by NWS Bismarck...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    112 mph
Path Length /statute/:  12.98 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             04:31 PM CDT
Start Location:         7 S Denhoff / Sheridan County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.3763 / -100.2502

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               04:59 PM CDT
End Location:           6 N Denhoff / Sheridan County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.561 / -100.285

Survey Summary:
Updated path to start west of Highway 14 near the end of the
first Denhoff satellite tornado. NWS received damage reports near
Denhoff. A survey team was sent to assess and here are their
findings. When the tornado reached about 6 miles south of
Denhoff, it destroyed a 30 by 60 foot pole barn. A nearby barn
had 2 skylights torn off the roof. Another nearby building had
some minor damage. At this same property, a double wide mobile
home propped up on a basement had the roof completely torn off
and blown to the west side of the home. The southeast corner of
this mobile home was also missing a wall. A car parked some
distance was picked up and set down near the mobile home. Debris
was scattered everywhere at this property and there was also a
lot of tree damage, mostly snapped branches. The tornado then
continued north. About a mile south of Denhoff a single wide
mobile home was flipped. There was also debris scattered up to a
quarter mile away near this property. Noticeable tree damage as
well. Some haybales also reported damaged. The tornado then
continued west and north of Denhoff. Near a gravel pit there was
more haybale and tree damage. Several other properties then
experience damage from 2 to 5 miles north of Denhoff. There was
haybale damage and hay embedded in a road sign's wood post north
of Denhoff. Roof panels were missing from a farm outbuilding
north of this road sign. North of this, another property had
missing skylights on a farm building, damage to a small grain
bin, and a kids wooden play area destroyed. Multiple areas of
tree damage were also seen north of Denhoff by NWS Survey Team.
The tornado was then estimated to end 5 to 6 miles north of
Denhoff. No injuries reported. 

.Denhoff Satellite #2...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  0.97 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             04:42 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 S Denhoff / Sheridan County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.4482 / -100.2616

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               04:44 PM CDT
End Location:           1 S Denhoff / Sheridan County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.4623 / -100.2599

Survey Summary:
Short-lived satellite tornado north of the multivortex Denhoff
tornado that has a preliminary EF-2 rating. Time, duration, and
location are based off of storm chaser footage. 

.SE Mercer...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  3.09 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             04:52 PM CDT
Start Location:         5 SE Mercer / Sheridan County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.4363 / -100.6332

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               04:56 PM CDT
End Location:           2 SSE Mercer / McLean County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.4598 / -100.6892

Survey Summary:
Storm chaser reports and shared video of tornado briefly touching
down southeast of Mercer. Reports and video showed tornado
diminished before new longer tracked tornado began west of
Mercer. No damage reported with this initial tornado. 

.Mercer...Surveyed by NWS Bismarck...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    110 mph
Path Length /statute/:  9.22 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             05:00 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 WSW Mercer / McLean County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.485 / -100.7383

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               05:31 PM CDT
End Location:           8 N Mercer / McLean County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.6133 / -100.7165

Survey Summary:
Updated path to have two tornadoes near Mercer. This longer lived
tornado was responsible for damage near and north of Mercer. NWS
Survey Team found damage at a farm just west of Mercer. Occupants
were home at the time, and noted a lack of a loud roar like in a
previous tornado. The tornado brought lots of tree damage to the
property with many branches and trees snapped, and a large tree
uprooted. From there the tornado partially destroyed a pole barn.
Half of the rafters were ripped off. Debris was scattered all
over and up to a quarter mile away. Large pieces of wood were
embedded in the ground in the debris field. On the southeast side
of the building, several large support beams buried about 5 deep
were pulled out. From there the tornado crossed Highway 200,
damaging trees on the north side of the highway. It then
proceeded north and destroyed an unanchored and unoccupied mobile
home on wheels being stored north of Mercer. This same property
had a security camera video of the tornado. Radar may have shown
a debris ball at about the time of this damage. The tornado then
ended shortly north of this mobile home damage as reported by
storm chasers.   

.SE Kief...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  1.21 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             05:25 PM CDT
Start Location:         6 E Krueger Lake / Sheridan County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.7714 / -100.3719

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               05:30 PM CDT
End Location:           5 ENE Krueger Lake / Sheridan County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.7855 / -100.3873

Survey Summary:
Storm chaser reports new large multi vortex tornado 8 to 10 miles
southeast of Kief. Reports tornado diminished a short time after
5:29 PM. No damage reported. Track estimated based on radar.

.Butte...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  7.02 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             05:59 PM CDT
Start Location:         6 S Butte / McLean County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.751 / -100.68

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               06:14 PM CDT
End Location:           1 NNE Butte / McHenry County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.8502 / -100.6596

Survey Summary:
At around 5:59 PM CDT storm chasers reported a large wedge
tornado beginning several miles south of Butte. Storm chasers
tracked this tornado north to just west then north of Butte. At
around 6:11 PM storm chasers stopped in Butte for gas and
recorded the outer edge of the tornado moved over them. Some
debris was seen blown in this video. No other damage was reported
with this tornado. Tornado was reported to end north of Butte
around 6:14 PM CDT.

.Balfour...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  0.08 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             06:26 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 W Balfour / McHenry County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.9563 / -100.6232

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               06:26 PM CDT
End Location:           4 W Balfour / McHenry County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.9574 / -100.6232

Survey Summary:
Storm chaser video of brief tornado west of Balfour. No damage
reported with this tornado. 

.Karlsruhe Tornado 1...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  3.62 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             06:45 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 W Karlsruhe / McHenry County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          48.0895 / -100.6802

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               06:54 PM CDT
End Location:           5 NW Karlsruhe / McHenry County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            48.1389 / -100.7021

Survey Summary:
Storm chasers reported a tornado west of Karlsruhe. This tornado
moved north northwest before lifting northwest of Karlsruhe. No
damage was reported with this tornado, however, radar showed CC
drop on a couple of scans. Track estimated based on reports and
radar.

.Karlsruhe Tornado 2...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  1.74 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             06:58 PM CDT
Start Location:         7 E Simcoe / McHenry County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          48.1793 / -100.7103

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               07:04 PM CDT
End Location:           6 ENE Simcoe / McHenry County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            48.1889 / -100.745

Survey Summary:
Storm chasers report another brief tornado north of Karlsruhe.
Radar showed a drop in CC at 6:59 PM CDT. No damage was reported.
Tornado track estimated based on radar and storm chaser reports.

.Granville...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  0.17 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             07:20 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 S Granville / McHenry County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          48.249 / -100.8395

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               07:20 PM CDT
End Location:           1 S Granville / McHenry County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            48.2515 / -100.8403

Survey Summary:
Trained weather spotter reported brief tornado just south of
Granville. 

&&

EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the events and publication in
NWS Storm Data.


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National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1048 AM CDT Fri Sep 26 2025 /948 AM MDT Fri Sep 26 2025/

...NWS Damage Survey for September 14th 2025 Tornado Event Final 
Scheduled Update...

Update...Below is the final scheduled update for the preliminary
confirmed tornadoes from the September 14th 2025 tornado event.
Although additional updates may be sent if new information 
becomes known, there are no more planned updates to this data.
Users can find an event summary for this event at
www.weather.gov/bis/severewx09142025.

.Overview...On September 14th, 2025, an outbreak of tornadoes
occurred during the afternoon and early evening hours. Preliminary
data has confirmed 20 tornadoes from this event. NWS received 
reports of damage during the evening of September 14th in Emmons 
County and near Denhoff. A survey team was sent on September 15th 
and found damage consistent with an EF1 rating near Mercer, EF1 
and EF2 near Denhoff, and EF2 in Emmons County near Beaver Bay 
Recreation Area. Additional damage was later reported near Menoken,
which was given a preliminary rating of EF1. Below are the damage
survey results. Also included in this report are known tracks of 
other reported tornadoes. Of note, there were no injuries or 
fatalities reported during this event. 

NWS Bismarck would like to thank Sheridan County Emergency 
Management, Sheridan County Sheriff's Department, Emmons and 
Burleigh County Emergency Management, and all who sent us their 
reports. 

.Fort Yates...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  1.82 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             01:26 PM CDT
Start Location:         5 SSE Cattail Recreation Area / Emmons County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          46.0313 / -100.5349

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               01:30 PM CDT
End Location:           3 SSE Cattail Recreation Area / Emmons County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            46.0489 / -100.563

Survey Summary:
Storm chaser reports tornado southeast of Fort Yates. Location
estimated based on radar. No damage reported.

.Emmons County Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  6.25 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             02:08 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 NNE Beaver Bay Recreation Area / Emmons County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          46.2739 / -100.5239

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               02:24 PM CDT
End Location:           3 SE Cannon Ball / Emmons County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            46.3618 / -100.5306

Survey Summary:
NWS Bismarck received report of a barn destroyed near the
intersection of Highway 1804 and Highway 13, near Beaver Bay. A
survey team was dispatched and found grass and crop damage on a
road south of the farm property. This was the likely start of the
tornado. The tornado then travelled north northeast where it
dented in the south facing side of a large, and mostly empty,
grain bin. It then proceeded to destroy an 80 by 124 foot pole
barn to the north. On this barn, a small wall where a side garage
door remained standing. Inside the barn, farm equipment was
damaged. The south facing door to this barn was resting on a
combine tractor. Debris was scattered in all directions and
several hundred feet away. Large pieces of board from the
destroyed building were embedded in the ground including part of a
rafter. There was limited tree damage to the row of trees to the
north of this property. No one was home at the time, and no
injuries were reported. Storm chasers noted this tornado
progressed north before roping out. High resolution satellite data
also confirmed this northward progression. 

.Hazelton Recreation Area...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  3.29 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             02:58 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 N Hazelton Recreation Area / Emmons County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          46.5553 / -100.5372

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               03:01 PM CDT
End Location:           5 ESE Huff / Emmons County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            46.6028 / -100.5388

Survey Summary:
Brief tornado occurred north of Hazelton Recreation Area. Storm
chaser footage assisted with start and end time, and approximate
location. No damage reported from this tornado. 

.Menoken...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    95 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.80 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             03:27 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 E Menoken / Burleigh County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          46.8198 / -100.5008

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               03:34 PM CDT
End Location:           2 NNW Menoken / Burleigh County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            46.8465 / -100.5443

Survey Summary:
Storm chaser video confirmed tornado started approximately
2 miles east of Menoken. The tornado was probably intermittently
on the ground, traveling northwest before coming to a farmstead
just north of Interstate 94. This is where the most significant
damage occurred, with the tin roof of an old pole barn ripped off
and tossed into nearby trees. The damage to the pole barn was
given an EF-1 damage rating. Various debris was scattered across
the property, including a trampoline, and a larger barn door was
dented. The tornado then progressed further to the northwest,
crossing 158th Street Northeast and impacting another property.
At this location, a single-wide trailer had shingle damage and a
few 75 year old trees had either large branches down or were
fully uprooted. Estimated max wind with this tornado was 95 mph. 

.North of Driscoll...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  1.91 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             03:40 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 N Driscoll / Burleigh County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          46.9121 / -100.1322

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               03:44 PM CDT
End Location:           5 N Driscoll / Burleigh County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            46.9252 / -100.1663

Survey Summary:
Storm chaser reports and shared video of a tornado forming north
or Driscoll then tracking north northwest. The tornado crosses
405th St NE just north of a farmstead. It then continues
northward and likely crossed 110th Ave NE and diminishes near a
body of water. Near the end of the tornado storm chaser reports
crop damage, which was also reported by broadcast media. No other
damage was reported with this tornado.  

.Baldwin...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  4.57 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             03:50 PM CDT
Start Location:         8 SE Baldwin / Burleigh County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          46.9608 / -100.5956

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               03:58 PM CDT
End Location:           6 E Baldwin / Burleigh County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.0246 / -100.6185

Survey Summary:
Storm chaser confirmed tornado correlates with strong radar
signature. End time is estimated, as tornado was somewhat rain
wrapped and hard to see. Minor tree damage mentioned on storm
chaser footage but no confirmation of that at this time.

.Arena...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  2.96 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             04:01 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 NW Arena / Burleigh County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.1387 / -100.1763

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               04:12 PM CDT
End Location:           3 N Arena / Burleigh County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.1798 / -100.1584

Survey Summary:
Storm chasers report tornado near Arena. Towards the end of this
track, storm chasers report multiple vortex tornado. No damage
was reported. 

.NW Wing...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  2.79 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             04:08 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 NW Wing / Burleigh County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.1707 / -100.3401

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               04:15 PM CDT
End Location:           6 NW Wing / Burleigh County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.2066 / -100.3671

Survey Summary:
Videos from storm chasers and locals show a tornado that
developed northwest of Wing near Haystack Butte. Path is
estimated and tornado was likely intermittent along the path. 

.Wilton...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  5.35 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             04:09 PM CDT
Start Location:         5 SE Wilton / Burleigh County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.1107 / -100.6898

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               04:16 PM CDT
End Location:           2 NE Wilton / McLean County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.1749 / -100.7533

Survey Summary:
Storm chaser reported seeing a tornado begin southeast of Wilton
around 4:09 PM. NWS Storm survey team found a twisted piece of
metal in a ditch east of Wilton. There was also flattened grass
nearby this debris. In a field to the south of this debris was a
potential tornado track, although it could not be confirmed as
perhaps it could have been a drainage channel from heavy rains.
Time of tornado near debris was estimated.

.South Denhoff...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  5.24 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             04:29 PM CDT
Start Location:         11 S Denhoff / Burleigh County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.3086 / -100.2303

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               04:38 PM CDT
End Location:           6 S Denhoff / Sheridan County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.3811 / -100.2553

Survey Summary:
Updated path as storm chaser reports intermittent rope tornado to
the south of the Denhoff multivortex tornado that has a
preliminary rating of EF-2. Time, duration, and estimated location
from storm chaser footage. Some comments from footage on corn
crops damaged but have no other confirmation. Footage also shows 
this tornado crossing Highway 14 from east to west then passing 
over a water source and ingesting water into funnel.

.Denhoff...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    112 mph
Path Length /statute/:  12.98 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             04:31 PM CDT
Start Location:         7 S Denhoff / Sheridan County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.3763 / -100.2502

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               04:59 PM CDT
End Location:           6 N Denhoff / Sheridan County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.561 / -100.285

Survey Summary:
Updated path to start west of Highway 14 near the end of the
first Denhoff tornado. NWS received damage reports near
Denhoff. A survey team was sent to assess and here are their
findings. When the tornado reached about 6 miles south of
Denhoff, it destroyed a 30 by 60 foot pole barn. A nearby barn
had 2 skylights torn off the roof. Another nearby building had
some minor damage. At this same property, a double wide mobile
home propped up on a basement had the roof completely torn off
and blown to the west side of the home. The southeast corner of
this mobile home was also missing a wall. A car parked some
distance was picked up and set down near the mobile home. Debris
was scattered everywhere at this property and there was also a
lot of tree damage, mostly snapped branches. The tornado then
continued north. About a mile south of Denhoff a single wide
mobile home was flipped. There was also debris scattered up to a
quarter mile away near this property. Noticeable tree damage as
well. Some haybales also reported damaged. The tornado then
continued west and north of Denhoff. Near a gravel pit there was
more haybale and tree damage. Several other properties then
experience damage from 2 to 5 miles north of Denhoff. There was
haybale damage and hay embedded in a road sign's wood post north
of Denhoff. Roof panels were missing from a farm outbuilding
north of this road sign. North of this, another property had
missing skylights on a farm building, damage to a small grain
bin, and a kids wooden play area destroyed. Multiple areas of
tree damage were also seen north of Denhoff by NWS Survey Team.
The tornado was then estimated to end 5 to 6 miles north of
Denhoff. No injuries reported. Of note, chasers and those NWS
Survey Team talked to mentioned multiple times of a second
tornado near the main one.

.Denhoff Satellite...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  0.97 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             04:42 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 S Denhoff / Sheridan County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.4482 / -100.2616

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               04:44 PM CDT
End Location:           1 S Denhoff / Sheridan County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.4623 / -100.2599

Survey Summary:
Short-lived satellite tornado north of the multivortex Denhoff
tornado that has a preliminary EF-2 rating. Time, duration, and
location are based off of storm chaser footage. 

.SE of Mercer...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  3.09 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             04:52 PM CDT
Start Location:         5 SE Mercer / Sheridan County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.4363 / -100.6332

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               04:56 PM CDT
End Location:           2 SSE Mercer / McLean County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.4598 / -100.6892

Survey Summary:
Storm chaser reports and shared video of tornado briefly touching
down southeast of Mercer. Reports and video showed tornado
diminished before new longer tracked tornado began west of
Mercer. No damage reported with this initial tornado. 

.Mercer...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    110 mph
Path Length /statute/:  9.22 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             05:00 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 WSW Mercer / McLean County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.485 / -100.7383

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               05:31 PM CDT
End Location:           8 N Mercer / McLean County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.6133 / -100.7165

Survey Summary:
Updated path to have two tornadoes near Mercer. This longer lived
tornado was responsible for damage near and north of Mercer. NWS
Survey Team found damage at a farm just west of Mercer. Occupants
were home at the time, and noted a lack of a loud roar like in a
previous tornado. The tornado brought lots of tree damage to the
property with many branches and trees snapped, and a large tree
uprooted. From there the tornado partially destroyed a pole barn.
Half of the rafters were ripped off. Debris was scattered all
over and up to a quarter mile away. Large pieces of wood were
embedded in the ground in the debris field. On the southeast side
of the building, several large support beams buried about 5 deep
were pulled out. From there the tornado crossed Highway 200,
damaging trees on the north side of the highway. It then
proceeded north and destroyed an unanchored and unoccupied mobile
home on wheels being stored north of Mercer. This same property
had a security camera video of the tornado. Radar may have shown
a debris ball at about the time of this damage. The tornado then
ended shortly north of this mobile home damage as reported by
storm chasers.   

.SE of Kief...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  1.21 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             05:25 PM CDT
Start Location:         6 E Krueger Lake / Sheridan County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.7714 / -100.3719

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               05:30 PM CDT
End Location:           5 ENE Krueger Lake / Sheridan County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.7855 / -100.3873

Survey Summary:
Storm chaser reports new large multi vortex tornado 8 to 10 miles
southeast of Kief. Reports tornado diminished a short time after
5:29 PM. No damage reported. Track estimated based on radar.

.Butte...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  7.02 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             05:59 PM CDT
Start Location:         6 S Butte / McLean County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.751 / -100.68

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               06:14 PM CDT
End Location:           1 NNE Butte / McHenry County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            47.8502 / -100.6596

Survey Summary:
At around 5:59 PM CDT storm chasers reported a large wedge
tornado beginning several miles south of Butte. Storm chasers
tracked this tornado northward to just west then north of Butte. At
around 6:11 PM storm chasers stopped in Butte for gas and
recorded the outer edge of the tornado moved over them. Some
debris was seen blown in this video. No other damage was reported
with this tornado. Tornado was reported to end north of Butte
around 6:14 PM CDT.

.Balfour...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  7.41 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             06:26 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 W Balfour / McHenry County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          47.9563 / -100.6232

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               06:38 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NNE Bergen / McHenry County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            48.0479 / -100.6796

Survey Summary:
Storm chasers report intermittent tornado touchdown from around
Balfour to near Karlsruhe. Tornado became rain wrapped and hard
to observe later on in the track. Radar data was used to estimate
the end point of this tornado. No Damage was reported. 

.Karlsruhe Tornado 1...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  3.62 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             06:45 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 W Karlsruhe / McHenry County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          48.0895 / -100.6802

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               06:54 PM CDT
End Location:           5 NW Karlsruhe / McHenry County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            48.1389 / -100.7021

Survey Summary:
Storm chasers reported a tornado west of Karlsruhe. This tornado
moved north northwest before lifting northwest of Karlsruhe. No
damage was reported with this tornado, however, radar showed CC
drop on a couple of scans. Track estimated based on reports and
radar.

.Karlsruhe Tornado 2...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  1.74 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             06:58 PM CDT
Start Location:         7 E Simcoe / McHenry County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          48.1793 / -100.7103

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               07:04 PM CDT
End Location:           6 ENE Simcoe / McHenry County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            48.1889 / -100.745

Survey Summary:
Storm chasers report another brief tornado north of Karlsruhe.
Radar showed a drop in CC at 6:59 PM CDT. No damage was reported.
Tornado track estimated based on radar and storm chaser reports.

.Granville...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  0.17 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/14/2025
Start Time:             07:20 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 S Granville / McHenry County / ND
Start Lat/Lon:          48.249 / -100.8395

End Date:               09/14/2025
End Time:               07:20 PM CDT
End Location:           1 S Granville / McHenry County / ND
End Lat/Lon:            48.2515 / -100.8403

Survey Summary:
Trained weather spotter reported brief tornado just south of
Granville. 

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EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the events and publication in
NWS Storm Data.


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