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Tornado (EF3) — Towner, North Dakota

July 7, 2008 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
0
Direct injuries
0
Property damage
$5K
Tornado scale
EF3
Area
Towner

Event narrative (NOAA)

This tornado originated in Rolette County, where it produced EF3 damage near Rolla. It continued into Towner County for about 3 more miles and lifted about 11 miles west-northwest of Rock Lake. It produced mainly EF1 damage to scattered trees and fields in Towner County. Peak winds in Towner County were estimated at 90 mph.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.

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