Halifax storm history
Storm events recorded in Halifax, North Carolina between 1950 and 2025.
452
Total events
14
Tornadoes
67
Hail
42
Floods
2
Deaths
$85.5M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Heavy rainfall of 5 to 8 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. Additional heavy rainfall upstream caused moderate flooding along Fishing Creek near Enfield. Flooding damaged approximately 311 structures throughout the county, resulting in $73.5 million in pro…
A tornado touched down southwest of Roanoke Rapids near Rhea Smith Road. At Sam Powell Dam Road a house was shifted off of its foundation. The tornado then entered Roanoke Rapids as an EF1. Numerous hardwood trees were blown down. Numerous cars and homes were damaged at Rosemary …
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Minimum temperatures were near freezing across the county, including a reported low of 32 degrees at the Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport in Halifax.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 108 to 112 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 109 to 112 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 108 to 112 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were reported down near and west of the town of Halifax.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 110 to 115 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down between Essex and Hollister, resulting in power outages.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 110 to 112 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down on powerlines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down in Scotland Neck.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were reported down across the town of Littleton.
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Trees were reported down along Roanoke Rapids Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down on Willow Dr.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down, blocking the roadway at the 1300 block of Kehukee Church Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Powerlines were reported down near the intersection of Lonnie B Green and Aurelian Springs Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on route 561 near Medoc Mountain State Park.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down in the city of Roanoke Rapids.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down in Enfield.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down in Scotland Neck near highway 258.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall of 2 to 5 inches fell across the county.
Hail Hail
The public reported quarter inch hail near the town of Enfield.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and powerlines were reported down along Downing drive near 5th St.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down along highway 97 near Hobgood.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were multiple reports of downed trees and power outages across Halifax County, most notably in the town of Roanoke Rapids.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power outages were reported in the town of Enfield.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported along North Carolina Highway 903.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A total rainfall of 5.06 inches was measured in Hobgood.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A total rainfall of 4.02 inches was measured in Roanoke Rapids.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A total rainfall of 3.57 inches was measured at the Center for Energy Education ECONet station in Roanoke Rapids.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were reported down along Jr High School Rd in Scotland Neck.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power outages were reported due to fallen trees on power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down along Green Acres Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down along Old Halifax Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down at Melton Bridge Road and Fishing Creek Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down at Ita Road near North Carolina Highway 43.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down at Wayman Church Road and Johnny Johnson Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down in Enfield.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down in Scotland Neck.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous reports of trees down across Halifax County. Most of the damage reports came out of Enfield and the Scotland Neck area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency manager reported straight-line wind damage, resulting in numerous downed trees and damage to homes and roofs. The location of damage was along Wallace Fork Rd and along Highway 125 near Weldon.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down along Mary Chapel Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down along Highway 258.
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A storm caused damage to the roof of a house along Dickens Wildwood Rd.
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One tree was reported down on Aurelian Springs Road near Highway 48.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down in the Scotland Neck area.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 22 | 0 |
| 2022 | 16 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 14 | 0 |
| 2019 | 14 | 3 |
| 2018 | 14 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 16 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 18 | 1 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 | 24 | 1 |
| 2010 | 19 | 0 |
| 2009 | 22 | 0 |
| 2008 | 41 | 1 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 17 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 17 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 1 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | 6 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 1 |
| 1987 | 5 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 3 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 3 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |