Thunderstorm Wind in Pamlico County, North Carolina

Thunderstorm Wind April 5, 2026 · Pamlico County, North Carolina

81 mph

Estimated gust (70 kt)

Injury

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

In coordination with Pamlico County Emergency Management, a survey of damage along HWY 55 in Stonewall found damage consistent with straight line winds of 80 to 90 mph. In this area, a mobile home strapped down with hurricane ties was moved 3 to 4 feet off its foundation. The ties were ripped out of the ground. The home sustained damage to siding and windows. An occupant inside the home during the storm sustained injuries. The home was blown off the foundation towards the east. A nearby home on Spain Farm Road sustained minor damage to a patio and outdoor light fixtures. The time was estimated based on observer report and radar.

The wider storm

A few thunderstorms moved through Eastern NC during the later evening hours of April 5th. One particular storm became severe and produced damaging straight line winds of up to 80-90 mph.

Began near Stonewall (35.1300, -76.7400).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1329882. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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