Tornado Warning — Benson, ND — Jul 17, 2026
NWS FGF · ETN 18 · National Weather Service warning
Event Summary
The National Weather Service office FGF issued a tornado warning at 02:03 UTC on Jul 17, 2026 covering Benson, ND. The warning was in effect for 14 minutes, ending at Jul 17, 2026 02:17 UTC. At the last radar check, the storm was located near 47.92, -99.73, moving south-southeast at about 25 mph.
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Counties Affected
Storm Reports
| Time | Location | County / State | EF | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 W Maddock | Benson, ND | Unrated | Tornado in progress 3.5 miles west of Maddock. (FGF) | |
| 8 SSE Bremen | Wells, ND | Unrated | Photos of a tornado relayed via broadcast media. (BIS) |
Preliminary local storm reports (SPC) within the warned area window — subject to revision after NWS surveys.