1920 North Dakota Blizzard facts for kids

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The 1920 North Dakota blizzard was a very strong winter storm that hit the U.S. state of North Dakota. It happened from March 15 to March 18, 1920. This severe blizzard caused the deaths of 34 people.

How Bad Was the Blizzard?

The blizzard brought very strong winds and about eight inches (20 centimeters) of snow. This heavy snow and wind caused big problems for people living in North Dakota.

Impact on Travel and Communication

The storm was so powerful that it completely stopped train services in cities like Bismarck, North Dakota. This meant people couldn't travel by train, and supplies couldn't be delivered.

Communication was also very difficult. For example, only one telephone line was working between Fargo, North Dakota, and Minneapolis, Minnesota. This made it hard for people to get help or even talk to their families in other cities.

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