Articles tagged under: storm damage

Storms Cause Bin Damage

Published August 10, 2025

Strong storms swept through Stutsman County, North Dakota, early Friday morning, causing wind damage to farm infrastructure. Cleveland-area farmer Ryan Wanzek reported that numerous grain bins were damaged from the Jamestown area up to Carrington and Kensal. “South of Jamestown…
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Weather Needs to Straighten Out

Published August 10, 2025

With the wheat harvest just getting underway, Neil Rockstad, who farms near Ada, Minnesota, says farmers are hoping for a stretch of dry weather to protect the quality of their crops. “Everybody’s hoping that the weather straightens out and stabilizes,…
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Severe Storms Slam Minnesota

Published July 29, 2025

Severe storms swept through Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Monday night causing widespread wind damage, hail, and localized flooding. The National Weather Service in Twin Cities reported hail up to 1.25 inches near Morristown, MN, and numerous damaging wind gusts…
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ND Seeks Federal Disaster Aid

Published July 22, 2025

North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong has requested a presidential major disaster declaration following the severe storms and tornadoes that struck the state June 20 and 21. The storm system caused an estimated $11.5 million in public damage, including widespread utility…
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‘Worst in 120 Years’

Published July 2, 2025

Arthur Companies CEO James Burgum is calling last month’s derecho and tornadoes the most devastating event in the company’s 120-year history. Speaking at Tuesday’s press conference with Governor Kelly Armstrong, Burgum described widespread destruction to grain storage, infrastructure, and rural…
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North Dakota Launches Grain Storage Rebuilder Program

Published July 2, 2025

North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong has announced a new Grain Storage and Facility Rebuilder Program to help farmers recover from severe storm damage, including tornadoes and derecho winds that hit the state on June 20–21. The storms destroyed tens of…
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Significant Crop and Equipment Damage Reported

Published June 29, 2025

Ihry Insurance agent Reed Ihry, based at McVille, said much-needed rain has been seen in parts of North Dakota’s northern tier, but also caused hail damage. With the tornadoes and straight-line winds earlier in the month, Ihry said the agency…
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