Summary
A powerful EF-5 tornado hit Enderlin, North Dakota, in June 2025. This is the first EF-5 tornado in the U.S. in 12 years and resulted in three deaths. The tornado was initially classified as an EF-3 but was later upgraded after further analysis.
Key Facts
- An EF-5 tornado struck Enderlin, North Dakota, on June 20, 2025.
- The tornado was part of a tornado outbreak that included 22 tornadoes.
- EF-5 is the most severe rating for tornadoes, indicating extreme damage potential.
- The last EF-5 tornado in the U.S. before this occurred in Moore, Oklahoma, in 2013.
- There were three confirmed deaths from this tornado in North Dakota.
- The tornado had peak wind speeds likely exceeding 200 mph.
- The National Weather Service reclassified the tornado from an EF-3 to an EF-5 after assessing the damage.
