He then rated the Fargo tornado an F5, the highest level on the scale. That remains one of only two F5s (or EF5s) on record in North Dakota, including a May 29, 1953, twister in Ft. Rice.

June 20 marks 68 years since a massive tornado, which has since been commonly referred to as the “Fargo Tornado” carved a nine-mile path through Fargo and Moorhead.

While North Dakota sees an average of about 23 tornadoes a year, fatalities are rare, National Weather Service data indicates. The last tornado to claim three or more lives in the state was a July 4, ...

Tornadoes are among the most violent and unpredictable weather events. With wind speeds ranging from 65 to over 200 mph, they can damage buildings, uproot trees, and pose serious risks to people ...

The furthest east F5 tornado was in Niles, Ohio in 1985. The southernmost was the monster and slow-moving Jarrell, Texas tornado in May 1997. The northernmost was in Fargo, ND in 1957.

Nearly a half century after a tornado swept through Fargo causing death and destruction, scientists are piecing together a statistical profile of the devastating event.

A majestic tornado that was almost methodical in its weaving patterns. Despite its refined appearance, it was no weakling, which it illustrated by occasionally tossing a truck or shredding a building.

FARGO -- It may have happened more than 60 years ago, but the 1957 tornado that obliterated a northside neighborhood here and killed 12 people is still ingrained in the minds of many residents.

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - The F5 Project announced they’ve opened two new offices in Jamestown, ND and Devils Lake, ND. The new offices will allow the organization to serve a larger ...

FARGO (AP) - Residents here marked the 50th anniversary of the state's deadliest tornado with flowers and a memorial dedicated to the 12 people who died from it.

June 20 marks 68 years since a massive tornado, which has since been commonly referred to as the “Fargo Tornado” carved a nine-mile path through Fargo and Moorhead.