⚠️ Tornado Warning – Benson, ND – Thursday, July 16, 2026

Tornado Warning issued July 16 at 8:35PM CDT until July 16 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Details

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The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Southwestern Benson County in northeastern North Dakota…

* Until 915 PM CDT.

* At 835 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado
were located along a line extending from near Harlow to near Baker
to near Esmond, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD…Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT…Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include…
Maddock, Esmond, and Flora.

Instructions

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.