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Chowan County, North Carolina
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1973 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
14
Tornado reports
33
Hail reports
14
Floods since 1996
225
All events
4
Deaths
$13.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Chowan County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 14 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.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Hot and humid conditions with high temperatures in the mid 90s and heat index values between 105 and 109 degrees resulted in the death of a man in Chowan county.
The tornado started just south of Edenton and tracked northeast to near Burnt Mill Road near the Chowan/Perquimans county line. Numerous trees were downed or snapped off. Houses were damaged or destroyed on Yeopim Road. An 11-month-old boy died two days after being injured during…
A tree was knocked down onto wires and landed on a car, causing minor injuries.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines fell across the northern half of Chowan County.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow fell from January 31 to February 1, 2026 across Chowan County. Snowfall totals ranged from 6-8 across the county. A snowfall total of 7.4 was received two miles (SW) from Saint Johns.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A heatwave impacted Chowan 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.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged heatwave impacted Chowan 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…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An Emergency Manager reported several trees down along with power lines. Numerous three inch limbs were reported down along Gilden Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported that a large tree branch knocked down power lines along Rocky Hock Road.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 3 to 6 inches across the county. A public report of 6 inches of snow was received from 1 N of Edenton, NC.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall totals generally ranged from 4 to 6 inches across Chowan County. A snowfall total of 6 inches was reported in Edenton.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Knee high water was reported across Park Avenue. Water was also approaching some houses.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were downed across Gum Pond Road near the intersection with White's Landing Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were downed along Mexico Road at Route 32 (Virginia Road).
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported across Paradise Road north of Edenton.
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 5.15 inches was reported at (4.3 SE) Edenton. Rainfall total of 4.11 inches was reported at Edenton. Rainfall total of 4.08 inches was reported at (1 NNE) Rockyhock.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed near Gliden Road.
Hail Hail
Report of one inch hail from 911 call center in Edenton.
Hail Hail
Report of one inch hail on North Oakum Street in Edenton.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail was reported.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one half inch and one inch across the county. Snowfall total of 1.0 inch was reported at (3 SSW) Somerset.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged between four inches and six inches across the county. Snowfall total of 5.5 inches was reported at (3 S) Somerset. Snowfall total of 5.0 inches was reported at (2 SSW) Somerset. Snowfall total of 4.0 inches was reported at (1 NW) Edenton.
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. Wind gust of 34 knots (39 mph) was measured at EDE.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado touched down near Somerset in Chowan county. The main damage was to trees that snapped off and large limbs that came down to block roadways. Tree damage was discovered beginning near the intersection of Indian Trail Road and Sycamore Road. The tornado continued to move …
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 3.29 inches was measured at (0.5 NE) Edenton. Rainfall total of 2.11 inches was measured at Edenton.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed at Rocky Hock Road in Arrowhead Beach.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported.
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball size hail was reported in Edenton.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power poles were snapped along Soundside Road.
Flood Flood
Flooding was reported about 0.5 mile south of downtown Edenton.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and three inches across the county. Snowfall total of 2.5 inches was reported at (2 NNE) Edenton and Center Hill. Snowfall total of 2.0 inches was reported at (0.4 NW) Edenton.
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 7.00 inches was reported at (1 NNE) Rockyhock. Rainfall total of 5.93 inches was reported at (13.3 NNW) Edenton. Rainfall total of 3.73 inches was reported at (0.4 NW) Edento…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals were between one inch and three inches across the county. Rainfall total of 2.67 inches was reported at Edenton.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals between two and five inches were reported across the county. Rainfall total of 5.05 inches was reported at (3.1 NNW) Tyner. Rainfall total of 3.52 inches was reported at (13.3 NNW) Edenton.
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 gust of 51 knots (59 mph) was measured at EDE.
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 Chowan county. The gage at the Chowan River near Waterfront Park at Edenton reached 3.47 feet early Tuesday morning on August 4.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals between two and four inches were reported across the county. Rainfall total of 3.27 inches was reported at Edenton.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported at (1 N) Edenton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Roof and siding damage occurred to one home. Numerous branches and limbs were downed. Also, one small tree was uprooted on Happy Home Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed.
High Wind High Wind
Tree was downed on a home on Cabarrus Street in Edenton.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Minor tidal flooding occurred along the Chowan River near Waterfront Park at Edenton. The water level reached 2.4 feet MLLW.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 1 |
| 2020 | 13 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 2 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 15 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 9 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 12 | 1 |
| 2003 | 6 | 1 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 | 4 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 1 |
| 1985 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
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