Tornado Alerts Near Medora, ND 58645

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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All Clear

No active tornado alerts near Medora

There are currently no tornado warnings, watches, or severe thunderstorm alerts in effect for the Medora area. This page updates every 60 seconds from the National Weather Service.

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Moderate

Average per year 1.5 tornados

Peak season month June

Total on record 75 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Medora

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	27 mi	Jun 27, 2024
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 100 yd	None	110 mi	Jul 18, 2019
EF2	Considerable damage	7.1 mi × 300 yd	None	98 mi	Jun 28, 2018
EF0	Light damage	2.7 mi × 200 yd	None	104 mi	Jun 28, 2018
EF2	Considerable damage	2.3 mi × 100 yd	None	107 mi	Jun 28, 2018
EF3	Severe damage	3.6 mi × 900 yd	None	110 mi	Jun 28, 2018
EF2	Considerable damage	6.6 mi × 200 yd	None	113 mi	Jun 28, 2018
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	113 mi	Jun 28, 2018
EF0	Light damage	4 mi × 50 yd	None	116 mi	Jun 28, 2018
EF0	Light damage	10 mi × 50 yd	None	122 mi	Jun 28, 2018
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	53 mi	Jul 10, 2016
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 25 yd	None	72 mi	Jul 6, 2016
EF3	Severe damage	3 mi × 200 yd	0 dead, 7 hurt	56 mi	Jun 11, 2016
EF0	Light damage	1.3 mi × 33 yd	None	70 mi	Jun 30, 2015
EF1	Moderate damage	2.6 mi × 80 yd	None	68 mi	Jun 30, 2015
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	66 mi	Jun 21, 2015
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	131 mi	Jun 19, 2015
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 100 yd	None	35 mi	Jul 24, 2014
EF3	Severe damage	10 mi × 880 yd	None	107 mi	Jun 17, 2014
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	21 mi	Jun 3, 2013
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	55 mi	Jun 3, 2013
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	45 mi	Jun 3, 2013
EF0	Light damage	1.5 mi × 30 yd	None	27 mi	Jul 22, 2011
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	16 mi	Jul 22, 2011
EF1	Moderate damage	9.8 mi × 100 yd	None	105 mi	Jul 18, 2011
EF0	Light damage	2.1 mi × 10 yd	None	116 mi	Jun 12, 2011
EF1	Moderate damage	5.2 mi × 100 yd	None	129 mi	Jun 12, 2011
EF0	Light damage	0.8 mi × 40 yd	None	37 mi	Sep 9, 2010
EF0	Light damage	5.3 mi × 30 yd	None	23 mi	Jul 26, 2010
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 25 yd	None	58 mi	Jun 7, 2010
EF0	Light damage	1.7 mi × 25 yd	None	51 mi	Jun 7, 2010
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 30 yd	None	49 mi	Jul 8, 2009
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 40 yd	None	1 mi	Jul 8, 2009
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 5 yd	None	35 mi	Jun 30, 2009
EF1	Moderate damage	6.8 mi × 80 yd	None	19 mi	Jun 24, 2009
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	137 mi	Aug 10, 2008
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 10 yd	None	105 mi	Jul 7, 2005
EF0	Light damage	19 mi × 10 yd	None	98 mi	Jul 7, 2005
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 60 yd	None	16 mi	Jun 6, 2005
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 1 yd	None	46 mi	Jun 6, 2005
EF0	Light damage	30 mi × 100 yd	None	87 mi	Jun 6, 2005
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 25 yd	None	92 mi	Aug 8, 2002
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 100 yd	None	46 mi	Jul 25, 2001
EF2	Considerable damage	5 mi × 60 yd	None	21 mi	Jul 25, 2001
EF2	Considerable damage	2 mi × 200 yd	None	45 mi	Jul 25, 2001
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 400 yd	None	78 mi	Jun 20, 1999
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 20 yd	None	51 mi	Jun 20, 1999
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 25 yd	None	37 mi	Jun 20, 1999
EF2	Considerable damage	5 mi × 300 yd	None	43 mi	Jun 20, 1999
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 4 yd	None	32 mi	Jul 31, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	64 mi	Jun 7, 1994
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 10 yd	None	95 mi	Jul 24, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 10 yd	None	95 mi	Jul 24, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 10 yd	None	95 mi	Jul 24, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	31 mi	Aug 6, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	135 mi	Jul 10, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	31 mi	Jul 10, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 7 yd	None	30 mi	Jun 14, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	49 mi	Jun 8, 1991
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 7 yd	None	40 mi	Jun 8, 1991
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	138 mi	May 11, 1986
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 3 yd	None	135 mi	May 30, 1985
EF1	Moderate damage	2.5 mi × 100 yd	None	68 mi	Jun 20, 1984
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 10 yd	None	37 mi	Jul 17, 1983
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 10 yd	None	36 mi	Jul 17, 1983
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 10 yd	None	65 mi	Aug 16, 1982
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	48 mi	Aug 27, 1979
EF1	Moderate damage	N/A	None	54 mi	Jul 22, 1979
EF1	Moderate damage	5.6 mi × 33 yd	None	51 mi	Aug 26, 1978
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	130 mi	Jul 18, 1978
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	58 mi	Jul 4, 1978
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	62 mi	Jun 14, 1977
EF2	Considerable damage	8.2 mi × 33 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	52 mi	Jun 14, 1977
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 100 yd	None	24 mi	Jul 9, 1976
EF2	Considerable damage	5.7 mi × 33 yd	None	16 mi	Jun 4, 1976

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Medora over 28 years

75

Total tornados on record

1.5

Average per year

EF3

Strongest recorded

Jun

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

50

EF1

14

EF2

8

EF3

3

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1976 2024

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF3 CARTER, MO Jun 17, 2014

10 mi path

EF3 HARDING, SO Jun 28, 2018

3.6 mi path

EF3 FALLON, MO Jun 11, 2016

3 mi path 7 injured

EF2 BOWMAN, NO Jun 14, 1977

8.2 mi path 1 injured

EF2 HARDING, SO Jun 28, 2018

7.1 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Medora sees the most tornado activity in Jun. Stay alert and have your shelter plan ready.

US Tornado Activity by Month

Jan

2%

Feb

3%

Mar

7%

Apr

10%

May

18%

PEAK

Jun

16%

Jul

12%

Aug

9%

Sep

7%

Oct

6%

Nov

5%

Dec

3%

Current month Peak for Medora

🛡️ Tornado Safety

What to know before, during, and after a tornado

⚠️ Tornado Watch

Meaning: Conditions are favorable for tornado development

Be prepared to take shelter. Stay alert for changing conditions.

🌪️ Tornado Warning

Meaning: A tornado has been spotted or detected on radar

TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY in your nearest safe shelter.

⚠️ Step 1

Tornado Watch — Be Prepared

Conditions are favorable for tornados. Monitor weather alerts, charge your phone, and review your shelter plan. Move vehicles into garages if possible.

🌪️ Step 2

Tornado Warning — Take Cover NOW

A tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. Move immediately to an interior room on the lowest floor (basement, bathroom, closet). Get under sturdy furniture. Stay away from windows.

🔍 Step 3

After a Tornado

Stay in your shelter until the warning expires. Check for injuries, avoid downed power lines, and watch for gas leaks. Document damage for insurance before cleanup.

Where to Shelter

✓ Best: Underground shelter or basement

✓ Good: Interior room on lowest floor

✓ Acceptable: Bathroom or closet (no exterior walls)

✓ If driving: Pull over, get below road level in a ditch

✗ NEVER: Stay in a mobile home — leave for sturdy building

✗ NEVER: Shelter under a highway overpass

📍 Nearby Tornado Monitoring

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