Powerful Tornadoes Tear Through North Dakota

Written on 06/21/2025
David Reimer

On June 20, 2025, a severe weather outbreak produced multiple strong tornadoes across portions of North Dakota. Among the hardest-hit areas was Enderlin, where a powerful tornado tragically claimed the lives of three adults at separate residences. The storms caused significant damage to trees, homes, and outbuildings across the region.

Extreme storm chaser Stephen Jones (@TornadoSteejo on YouTube) captured dramatic video footage of at least three tornadoes, including the deadly one near Enderlin. His footage also shows widespread structural damage and shredded tree lines in the aftermath.

Preliminary assessments from the National Weather Service suggest at least one tornado may have reached EF3 intensity, but full surveys are ongoing.

⚠️ Key Takeaways:

  • Multiple tornadoes impacted southeastern North Dakota

  • Fatalities reported in the Enderlin area

  • Extensive damage to trees, homes, and infrastructure

  • Storm footage from veteran chaser Stephen Jones

This outbreak is a grim reminder of the destructive potential of severe storms during the summer months across the Great Plains. Residents are urged to stay weather-aware during active systems, especially in the Plains and Midwest over the next few weeks.

🌀 Watch Tornado Footage:
Embedded below is the full video from TornadoSteejo, showing the tornadoes as they occurred and the immediate aftermath: