


Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Grand Forks, ND
Issued by NWS Grand Forks, ND
490 NOUS43 KFGF 142045 PNSFGF MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ006>008-014>016-024- 026>030-038-039-049-052>054-150845- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 345 PM CDT Thu Aug 14 2025 ...NWS Damage Survey for August 8, 2025 Tornado Event for 3 new Tracks... .Overview... .Hannaford Northwest... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 110 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.12 miles Path Width /maximum/: 30 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 08/08/2025 Start Time: 03:04 AM CDT Start Location: 3 ENE Revere / Griggs County / ND Start Lat/Lon: 47.3747 / -98.2642 End Date: 08/08/2025 End Time: 03:05 AM CDT End Location: 4 ENE Revere / Griggs County / ND End Lat/Lon: 47.3813 / -98.2431 Survey Summary: This QLCS tornado was likely rain wrapped with the starting location approximated based on high resolution satellite imagery with scouring occurring in a wheat field. The tornado moved to the northeast and encountered the 120 ft by 60 ft pole barn. The barn was completely destroyed. .McCanna... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.99 miles Path Width /maximum/: 75 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 08/08/2025 Start Time: 03:48 AM CDT Start Location: 1 WSW McCanna / Grand Forks County / ND Start Lat/Lon: 48.0003 / -97.736 End Date: 08/08/2025 End Time: 03:51 AM CDT End Location: 2 ENE McCanna / Grand Forks County / ND End Lat/Lon: 48.0175 / -97.6769 Survey Summary: This tornado likely intermittent and rain wrapped destroyed 2 grain bins and produced shelterbelt tree damage along its nearly 3 mile long path with peak wind speeds estimated around 105mph. Will reassess the track when high resolution satellite data comes in. .Kempton East... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.97 miles Path Width /maximum/: 70 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 08/08/2025 Start Time: 03:51 AM CDT Start Location: 4 E Kempton / Grand Forks County / ND Start Lat/Lon: 47.8149 / -97.5301 End Date: 08/08/2025 End Time: 03:55 AM CDT End Location: 6 E Kempton / Grand Forks County / ND End Lat/Lon: 47.818 / -97.4668 Survey Summary: This rain wrapped QLCS tornado produced some crop damage, tipped over an irrigation pivot system and primarily shelterbelt damage. Will reassess the track when high resolution satellite data comes in. && 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. $$