07/18/2025
"Ft. Ransom Tornado"
Many of us will remember the events of June 20th, 2025 for a long time. This was one of the most insane storm systems I have ever experienced in North Dakota. Having discrete tornadic supercells form in front of a massive squall line that would turn into a devastating derecho, causing widespread damage across the region.
This tornado touched down around 10:20 PM on the 20th of June, 2025 about 3 miles NW of Fort Ransom, ND. It would travel approximately 2.7 miles over roughly 8 minutes, damaging a farm house, several power poles and trees. It was estimated to be 350 yards wide at its widest point and winds of 120 MPH. NWS officially rated this tornado as an EF-2. Luckily, there were no injuries or deaths with this tornado.
6-20-2025
Ransom County, ND