The deadly Enderlin tornado, which struck Ransom County, North Dakota, on June 20, 2025, has been upgraded by the National Weather Service (NWS) to an EF-5. This officially brought an end to the EF-5 drought, the longest period without an EF-5 tornado in the U.S. since records began in 1950.
A rare high-elevation tornado occurred on the northern slopes of Sawtooth Mountain, Colorado, between 13:07 and 13:12 MDT (19:07–19:12 UTC) on September 13, 2025. The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Pueblo confirmed the event using satellite imagery and radar data on September 30. The tornado tracked 1.35 km (0.84 miles) with a maximum width of 87 m (285 feet) at an elevation of 3.4 km (11 300 feet) and was rated EF-U.
At least 19 tornadoes were reported in North Dakota on Sunday, September 14, 2025, as severe storms brought 50–150 mm (2–6 inches) of rainfall and widespread flooding across the south-central region. Tornadoes were also reported in South Dakota and Kansas.
A long-track tornado was confirmed northeast of Montezuma Creek in San Juan County, Utah, between 12:30 and 13:05 MDT on September 13, 2025, about 10–13 km (6–8 miles) northeast of Montezuma Creek and 35 km (22 miles) southeast of Blanding. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for southeastern Utah and western Colorado.
A powerful tornado touched down west of Watertown, South Dakota on July 27, 2025, destroying multiple structures and creating dramatic visuals.
The National Weather Service confirmed that at least 4 tornadoes touched down in Wisconsin amid storms on July 16, 2025, including an EF-1 near Dodgeville.
A large tornado was confirmed on the ground near Dodgeville, Wisconsin at approximately 12:28 CDT (17:28 UTC) on July 16, 2025, according to live video and trained spotter reports.
An EF-2 tornado struck Davenport, Iowa at 17:03 CDT (22:03 UTC) on July 11, 2025, with peak winds of 193 km/h (120 mph), according to the National Weather Service. A rare Flash Flood Emergency was declared for the Quad Cities region after 109.2 mm (4.3 inches) of rainfall.
An EF-2 tornado struck Phelps in Ontario County, New York, on July 7, 2025, causing widespread damage. Trees were toppled, and several buildings sustained damage.
Severe thunderstorms, including an EF-1 tornado, struck central New Jersey during the evening hours of July 3, 2025, killing three people and causing widespread structural damage and power outages.
