Beaufort storm history
Storm events recorded in Beaufort, North Carolina between 1950 and 2025.
481
Total events
38
Tornadoes
137
Hail
32
Floods
11
Deaths
$94.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The tornado touched down approximately 1.5 miles west of Chocowinity along Taylor Road causing EF0 damage to trees and mobile homes. The tornado then strengthened to a strong EF2 as it impacted many homes and businesses from the intersection of U.S. Highway 17 and North Carolina …
Light freezing rain changed to snow during the evening of January 3rd and accumulated 5 to 7 inches county wide by the early morning hours of January 4th. The snow and ice produced widespread hazardous travel conditions. One man died in a weather related vehicle accident. His veh…
Law enforcement reported a tree fell on a golf cart killing two people inside.
Across Beaufort County...winds gusted to 90 mph resulting in numerous trees and power-lines down with major power outages...and structural damage due to a 7 to 11 foot surge along the Pamlico sound and Pamlico river. Numerous homes sustained major damage and were swept away in th…
Beaufort County emergency manager reported over 40 treated for storm related injuries across Beaufort County.
Widespread heavy rain and strong winds developed over the region from the morning of September 13th through the morning of September 16th. Rainfall was generally 4' to 8' over the county with a storm total of 6.95' in Belhaven. The heaviest totals fell across the extreme southern…
Winds gusting to 90 mph resulted in major structural damage, primarily due to a 7 to 11 foot surge along the Pamlico Sound and Pamlico River. Numerous homes sustained major damage and were swept away in the Jarvis landing residential and Aurora Ferry landing areas.
An F2 tornado touched down near Pantego in the Swamp Road area. The tornado destroyed one house, a mobile home as well as a hog farm. Most of the dollar damage occurred to the farm with the destruction of hog houses and heavy equipment.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices peaked at 110 to 115 degrees during the day.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices peaked in the 110-115 degree range each afternoon.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down, with large pine tree branches snapped off in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near the intersection of Asbury Church Road and Magnolia School Road. The time was estimated based on radar data.
Hail Hail
The hail fell approximately 2 miles northwest of Washington.
Hail Hail
The hail fell several miles east of Blounts Creek.
Hail Hail
The hail lasted for 10 to 12 minutes, with the ground being covered.
Drought Drought
Severe drought plagued Beaufort County through the first week of May, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple power outages were due to thunderstorm wind damage in Pinetown.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread freeing rain accretion of 0.25 to 0.30 inches occurred. This resulted in over 700 customers of Duke Energy losing power across the county as power poles were damaged, according to broadcast media. In addition to the power outages a tree also fell on a car and damaged t…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 14X40 foot shed was moved 40-50 feet and had it's windows blown out and roof caved in. The shed was empty and was not tied down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A report of 3-inch limbs blown down was reported by mPING.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tideland EMC Electric COOP reported power outages throughout Eastern Beaufort County due to trees blown down on powerlines.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Multiple public reports of three to five inches of snow fell across portions of Beaufort County. Snow fell between the evening of the 21st and the morning of the 22nd.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water over roadways in the town of Aurora making travel very difficult.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Bunyan recorded heat indices as high as 113 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Bunyan reported heat indices up to 118 degrees.
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A WITN News article reported on a large tree that fell and damaged a barn and vehicles in Chocowinity. The time was estimated based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several different areas of trees were blown down across the roadway near Washington, including Highland Dr. and Corsica Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several different areas of trees were blown down across the Pantego and Belhaven area, including Swindell Rd, Sydney Rd, and US Hwy 264. The time was estimated based on radar data.
Hail Hail
Quarter to half dollar size hail was reported east of Aurora. The report was via Facebook.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large branch was split from a tree. The time was estimated based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Beaufort County 911 reported trees and power lines down, and trees blocking roads from Blounts Creek to Aurora.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Over 1,000 power outages were reported near Blounts creek.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few power poles were damaged due to the strong winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several areas of power outages were reported east of Aurora, caused by falling tree limbs or power pole damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tideland Electric Cooperative reported three broken power poles on West Rd, just SW of Aurora.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tideland EMC reported trees blown down on powerlines on Ephesus Church Rd. The time was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tideland Electric Cooperative reported a tree blown down on powerlines in the Everett community of Bath. The time was based on radar.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Strong southeast winds pushed water toward the western end of Pamlico Sound and up the Pamlico River, causing flooding in Washington. Water levels peaked at just after 8:00 pm EST.
Storm Surge/Tide Storm Surge/Tide
Throughout the town of Belhaven, NWS team measured 3-4 ft. above ground level storm surge.
Storm Surge/Tide Storm Surge/Tide
At Belhaven Beach, NWS survey team found 4-5 ft. above ground level storm surge.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | 0 |
| 2023 | 20 | 1 |
| 2022 | 12 | 1 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 4 |
| 2019 | 24 | 0 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 23 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 38 | 0 |
| 2011 | 17 | 3 |
| 2010 | 12 | 0 |
| 2009 | 20 | 3 |
| 2008 | 24 | 4 |
| 2007 | 17 | 1 |
| 2006 | 27 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 16 | 1 |
| 2003 | 10 | 2 |
| 2002 | 10 | 2 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 14 | 0 |
| 1999 | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 | 17 | 1 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 14 | 2 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 2 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 1 |
| 1973 | 2 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 3 | 2 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |