EF1 Tornado — Tyrrell, North Carolina

2017-05-23 · near Gum Neck, Tyrrell, North Carolina

Event narrative

The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City NC has confirmed

a tornado near Gum Neck in Tyrrell County North Carolina on May

23 2017.

A tornado touched down about one quarter mile southwest of the

intersection of South Gum Neck Road and Georgia Road, southeast of Gum

Neck. The tornado traveled northeast, first knocking down and snapping

trees before crossing South Gum Neck Road into a wheat field, flattening

the wheat crop along its path. The tornado then crossed Georgia Road,

knocking down a few trees including one large pecan tree near a

residence. One small barn also noted some metal roof damage. Maximum

winds are estimated at 100 mph, with a path length of 0.6 miles and

maximum path width of 40 yards. No injuries or fatalities occurred with

this tornado.

Wider weather episode

An EF1 tornado touched down just southeast of Gum Neck in Tyrrell County. Maximum estimated winds were 100 mph, with a path length of 0.6 mile and maximum path width of 40 yards.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (35.7060, -76.1320)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 702314. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.