EF1 Tornado — Pender, North Carolina

2025-03-16 · near Malpass Corner, Pender, North Carolina

Event narrative

The tornado formed just west of Herrings Chapel Rd about 4 miles east of Currie, NC. As it moved toward the north-northeast the tornado caused tree damage and damage to multiple dog kennels. The tornado then crossed Herrings Chapel Rd causing extensive tree damage in the area. The tornado then weakened as it lifted into wooded areas toward the northeast. Damage was observed again near Fennell Town Rd with houses having some roof damage, along with a few snapped and uprooted trees. The tornado dissipated north of Fennell Town Rd.

Wider weather episode

A significant storm system that produce a deadly tornado outbreak over the Southeast U.S. and Mid-Mississippi Valley moved across the Carolinas causing some severe weather.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1236914. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.