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Camden County, North Carolina
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1985 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
5
Tornado reports
19
Hail reports
23
Floods since 1996
202
All events
0
Deaths
$4.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Camden County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 5 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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees fell in the northern half of Camden county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees fell in the town of Camden.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree down near the Gates county line.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow fell from January 31 to February 1, 2026 across Camden County. Event total snowfall amounts ranged from 5-9 inches. A snowfall total of 8.5 inches was received in Riddle.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong northeast winds developed due to a coastal low lingering offshore on October 12. Winds frequently gusted to 40-50 mph between 3 AM and 4 PM EST on October 12. There was a peak wind gust of 55 mph at the Elizabeth City Airport ASOS and 40 mph at the Currituck County Airport…
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Although Hurricane Erin passed well offshore on August 21, the wind field was so large that northerly winds gusted to 30 to 40 miles per hour from 3 AM EST through 4 PM EST. While there was not an ASOS available in Camden County, a peak gust of 40 mph was observed at the Elizabet…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A heatwave impacted Camden County on July 27. Heat indices reached 110-115 degrees with high temperatures in the mid 90s and dew points in the upper 70s to lower 80s.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Roads were flooded northeast of Camden. Some roads were impassable.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell along Perkins Road.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged heatwave impacted Camden 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…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing over the intersection of Lambs Road and North Carolina Highway 343. Water was reported to be ten inches deep.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Standing water was reported along North Carolina Highway 343.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 9 to 12 inches across the county. Amateur radio reported 11.5 inches of snow in Riddle, NC.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall totals generally ranged from 4 to 7 inches across Camden County. A snowfall total of 6.5 inches was reported in Camden.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 911 Call Center reported water covering the road at the intersection of Milltown Road and Highway 343.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed across southern Camden county south of Shiloh.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported on Trotman Road between Sandy Hook Road and Highway 343.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported on portions of Trotman Road and Route 343.
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…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power outages were reported due to storm on Sandy Hook Road in southeast Camden county.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning strike caused a house fire off of Carolina Highway 343 South.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning strike caused a tree fire at 300 Sandy Hook Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down on North Carolina Highway 343 near the Camden County Sheriffs Office.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed near South Mills.
Hail Hail
One inch hail was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on Route 17 near South Mills.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one half inch and two inches across the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged between four inches and eight inches across the county. Snowfall total of 7.5 inches was reported at (1 NW) Spences Corner. Snowfall total of 7.0 inches was reported at South Mills. Snowfall total of 6.0 inches was reported at Riddle. Snowfall tot…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large trees were uprooted and large limbs were snapped near Shiloh.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed and limbs were snapped near South Mills.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
As Tropical Storm Elsa moved through northeast North Carolina, a band of showers and thunderstorms pushed across the Pasquotank River and Camden county. Within that band of storms, a brief tornado developed as the storms crossed the river and the tornado moved ashore near Sunset …
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.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and three inches across the county.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Minor damage was reported to several outbuildings and a gazebo near Camden.
Flood Flood
Numerous roads were impassible or closed due to continued flooding from recent heavy rainfall.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals generally ranged between two inches and seven inches across the county. Rainfall total of 6.42 inches was reported at (0.1 SW) South Mills. Rainfall total of 6.32 inches was reported at South Mills.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals were between one inch and three inches across the county. Rainfall total of 1.90 inches was reported at South Mills.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals between two and five inches were reported across the county.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals between two and three inches were reported across the county. Rainfall total of 3.04 inches was reported at Mesonet Station AR509 South Mills. Rainfall total of 2.53 inches was reported at (0.1 SW) South Mills.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical storm winds downed and uprooted several trees and power lines, produced significant structural damage, and caused power outages across the county. Wind gusts averaged between 40 and 50 knots.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Strong south to southeast winds associated with Tropical Storm Isaias resulted in moderate (perhaps some locally major) tidal flooding over portions of Camden county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed along Horseshoe Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed and snapped. There was damage to outdoor playground equipment.
High Wind High Wind
Trees were downed on several homes at (2 SSW) Spences Corner.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged from one half inch to three inches across the county.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 2.56 inches was reported at Mesonet Station SMLN7 Joyce Creek Intracoastal Waterway.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 | 13 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 9 | 1 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 1 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
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