Enderlin, ND Deadly Tornado (2025-06-20)

[John Farley]

As described in the article below, two of the three people killed by this tornado were found by storm chasers. I think that if I were chasing and found dead people after a tornado, it would be my worst chase ever, regardless of how spectacular a tornado I saw. Fortunately, I have not experienced that and certainly hope I never do.

Tornado kills three people in rural Enderlin - KVRR Local News

Large destructive tornado touches down around 11 pm June 20th outside of Enderlin, ND. (Max Mueller/KVRR)ENDERLIN, N.D. (KVRR) – Three people in rural Enderlin are dead following a tornado and severe thunderstorms that moved through the region overnight. Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner says at...

www.kvrr.com

On a slightly different topic, from drone footage I have seen of the house where two of the three died, and of surrounding areas, I would be very confident in saying this tornado will be rated at least EF-4. If the house was well-built, it could be the end of that long period without any EF-5 tornadoes that has been discussed extensively in other threads.

 

[William Monfredo]

Doorbell cam (Hannah Diegel) shows Enderlin storm's come a-knockin'! The preliminary Ef-3 tornado killed two 73-year-olds & an 89-yr-old.

 

[Hannah.Taylor]

As described in the article below, two of the three people killed by this tornado were found by storm chasers. I think that if I were chasing and found dead people after a tornado, it would be my worst chase ever, regardless of how spectacular a tornado I saw. Fortunately, I have not experienced that and certainly hope I never do.

I was in Joplin after that one hit and while I didn't come across anyone deceased, it was completely traumatizing to witness the destruction. I didn't chase very much for several years because of it.

I can't imagine finding someone deceased after a tornado. How awful.