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Bladen County, North Carolina
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1960 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
27
Tornado reports
166
Hail reports
58
Floods since 1996
628
All events
10
Deaths
$72.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Bladen County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 26 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 vehicle with three occupants was swept away in a road washout on Rosindale Road between Coley Road and Old Tram Road. Two of the occupants died in the flood waters. A portion of Rosindale Road was closed due to flooding. A few nearby structures were impacted by the flood waters…
Hurricane Matthew moved up the eastern seaboard, bringing very heavy rain and strong winds. Rainfall amounts in Bladen County were prodigious. Many areas had over a foot of rain, with 18.38 inches recorded northwest of Elizabethtown. Turnbull Creek measured a maximum wind of 39 m…
A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team found evidence of a strong tornado in northern Bladen County, near Ammon, North Carolina. The damage was rated up to an EF2. The maximum wind speed was estimated up to 130 mph. The path length was one and a half miles in Bladen County.…
A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team found evidence of a strong tornado in Bladen County, North Carolina. The damage was rated up to an EF2. The maximum wind speed was estimated up to 120 mph. The path length was just over 13 miles. The maximum path width was 440 yards. T…
Touched down Elizabethtown 5NE, tracked NE on ground three minutes.
Heavy rains from Hurricane Floyd accumulated around 20 inches and caused the worst flooding in county history. High water closed many roads including U.S. 701 and N.C. 210, 41, 53 and 87...isolating much of the area and inundating low-lying areas. The Kelly-Rowan area was affecte…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down in the Buckhead/Bolton area.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow began on January 30 and ended on February 1, ranging from 5 to 9 inches across the county. Government offices closed day after the storm with remote learning at county schools. Impacts from the storm were limited.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow began on January 30 and ended on February 1, ranging from 5 to 9 inches across the county. Government offices closed day after the storm with remote learning at county schools. Impacts from the storm were limited.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water rescues were required at 2 residences for 9 individuals trapped by floodwaters surrounding their homes.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail reported along Burney Road.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail reported along Burney Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree blown down on NC Highway 53. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Roughly 20 trees down in Elizabethtown. Time estimated via radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree blown down on Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Rd. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree blown down on Burney Ford Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree blown down on Baldwin Elkins Rd.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail was reported by the public.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree down along Hwy 87 near East Acadia.
Hail Hail
Severe hail was measured by the public in Jerome.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A personal weather station in White Lake, NC reported a wind gust of 63 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Four to six inches of snow and sleet mix fell across Bladen county, with a maximum of 6.5 measured in Kelly, NC. County schools and offices were closed for two to three days.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado touched down on the east side of Mote Road where several pine trees were snapped. It tracked north-northeast and snapped several pine trees along Smiths Mill Pond Road. Additional snapped pines were noted as the tornado crossed Highway 701 near Smith Mill Pond Road ac…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
From the Public Information Statement (PNS) from the Raleigh, North Carolina Weather Service Office: The tornado touched down just SW of the intersection of Highway 210 and Turney Berry Lane, where it snapped numerous 12 diameter pine trees and uprooted large bluberry bushes. It …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Elwell Ferry Road closed south of Kelly, NC due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water intrusion into homes and businesses have been reported across Bladenboro. Between 2 to 3 feet of standing water have been reported, in some cases higher. One swift water rescue performed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Large section of Highway 701 near Clarkton impassable due to standing water leading to a submerged vehicle.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Portions of South Main Street are impassable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Significant flooding reported in Bladenboro with barricades in place at all access points into the town.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Pictures shared via social media show flash flooding in the Clarkton community this evening. Water several inches deep over the road and in a parking lot near US-701 and N Mitchell Ford Rd. Water surrounding a home, yard, and outdoor storage containers at US-701 and W South Railr…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down in an apparent downburst near the intersection of Preston and Lacy Roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down on power lines near White Lake, NC.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Baseball sized hail near the intersection of Lisbon and Rosindale Roads. Car windshields were damaged.
Hail Hail
Golfball sized hail at the intersection of Lisbon and Rosindale Roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on power lines along South Page Road in Clarkton.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Additional damage was discovered 5 miles south of Clarkton, leading to a longer path length. The tornado touched down near Coastal Farm south of Hwy 701 and broke several small limbs out of pine trees. It continued northeast causing minor damage as it tracked a few hundred yards …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Bladen County EM reports tree down at NC 701 and NC 210. Time estimated via radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Bladen county EM reports tree down at NC 701 and NC 210. Time estimated via radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down at intersection of Pine Tree Road and River Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down at 3023 NC Highway 410.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down at the intersection of NC Highway 410 and Pleasant Grove Church Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down near intersection of Gum Spring Road and NC Highway 242.
Hail Hail
Half dollar sized hail reported near Lumberton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One half dozen trees down and powerlines as well.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree down and NC 41 was closed.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | 34 | 3 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 1 |
| 2018 | 17 | 1 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 35 | 0 |
| 2015 | 20 | 0 |
| 2014 | 28 | 0 |
| 2013 | 29 | 0 |
| 2012 | 35 | 2 |
| 2011 | 44 | 2 |
| 2010 | 14 | 0 |
| 2009 | 26 | 3 |
| 2008 | 36 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 21 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 13 | 0 |
| 2003 | 24 | 1 |
| 2002 | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 | 20 | 0 |
| 2000 | 30 | 0 |
| 1999 | 15 | 1 |
| 1998 | 21 | 2 |
| 1997 | 6 | 1 |
| 1996 | 16 | 3 |
| 1995 | 17 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 6 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 1 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
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