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Bertie County, North Carolina
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1952 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
32
Tornado reports
38
Hail reports
32
Floods since 1996
295
All events
21
Deaths
$60.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Bertie County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 31 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
A damage survey conducted by the NWS Wakefield office found a path of storm damage consistent with an EF3 tornado. The tornado touched down near the intersection of Knowles Lane and Middle Track Road. It then tracked to the north northwest and reached its strongest point just sou…
Tornado first touched down about one mile south of Askewville (east of U.S. Rt. 13), producing minor tree and building damage. The tornado began producing significant damage on the east side of Askewville, where numerous structures and several mobile homes sustained major damage …
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
A distinct separation in the damage paths northwest of Colerain suggested that a second tornado formed just northwest of Colerain and tracked northeast nearly parallel to the original tornado. North of Colerain, the tornado tracked parallel to Route 45 for about 1 mile then conti…
Numerous homes and businesses were flooded and damaged in and around Windsor, due to heavy rain from Post Tropical Cyclone Matthew causing the Cashie River to exceed major flood stage. Numerous roads were flooded and closed.
Numerous homes and businesses were flooded and damaged in and around Windsor, due to heavy rain over several days causing the Cashie River to exceed major flood stage. Numerous roads were flooded and closed.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow fell from January 31 to February 1, 2026 across Bertie County. Snowfall totals ranged from 5-10 across the county. A report of 10 was received from just south of the county line of 10 near Williamston, NC with a snowfall total of 8 inches one mile (NE) from Aulander.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A heatwave impacted Bertie County on July 27. Heat indices reached 110-115 degrees with high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and dew points in the upper 70s to around 80 degrees.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public report via waze of water on US Route 17 northeast of Windsor.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged heatwave impacted Bertie over the course of three days from June 23 to 25. Each day, heat indices reached 105 to 115 degrees with most areas peaking around 110 degrees. Daily high temperatures in the upper 90s and dew points in the mid to upper 70s were also common. D…
Hail Hail
Hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter was reported near Windsor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were reported down on Jack Branch Road.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall reports across the county were sparse but generally ranged from 3 to 5 inches. A CoCoRaHS report of 5 inches of snow was received from 1 WSW of Windsor, NC.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall totals generally ranged from 3 to 5 inches across Bertie County. A snowfall total of 4.5 inches was reported in Merry Hill.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported on a few back roads across the county.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported on Governors Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was running across the road near the intersection of Governor's Road and A C Smith Road near Roxobel.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple power outages were reported in Kelford due to storm damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power outages were reported in and around Powellsville due to storm damage. About 500 Dominion customers were without power.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical Storm Ophelia tracked northward across east central North Carolina and up through central Virginia from early Saturday morning, September 23 into early Sunday morning, September 24. The combination of high pressure to the north and Ophelia resulted in strong northeast, e…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 3.82 inches was reported at Greens Cross.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Law enforcement reported flash flooding on County Farm Road in Windsor. There were other flooding reports around Windsor, but law enforcement was not able to get to the locations due to heavy rain.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed on Church Street in Lewiston.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed along Indian Woods River Road. Numerous power outages were reported in the area.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado touched down in a field about one quarter mile west of the southern end of Hyman's Ferry Road where it damaged the roof of an outbuilding. The tornado intensified as it tracked to the east and completely destroyed an open building. In addition, debris from that buildi…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 911 call center reported water covering a low lying road near the intersection of School Road and Republican Road.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed near the intersection of Greens Cross Road and Old Highway 17.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed along Church Street and Highway 308.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Agricultural storage building was knocked down. An additional outbuilding was damaged with roofing blown off. Tree limbs were blown off with one tree knocked over.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail was reported.
Mobile home was blown over and multiple trees were downed.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged between three inches and five inches across the county. Snowfall total of 4.0 inches was reported at Windsor.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical storm winds downed several trees and power lines, produced minor structural damage, and caused scattered power outages across the county. Wind gusts averaged between 35 and 45 knots.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 4.81 inches was measured at Greens Cross.
Hail Hail
Baseball size hail was reported in Askewville.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree downed and blocking NC-305 south of Aulander.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees downed along NC-305 between Aulander and Windsor.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and three inches across the county. Snowfall total of 3.0 inches was reported at Powellsville.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 1 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 10 | 1 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 1 |
| 2017 | 10 | 2 |
| 2016 | 14 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 1 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 10 | 2 |
| 2010 | 12 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 20 | 4 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 9 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 9 | 1 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 1 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 1 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 2 |
| 1983 | 3 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
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