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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.

November 28, 1988 · Halifax, North Carolina
Tornado F4 Tornado10 injuries, $2.5M damage
September 15, 1999 · Halifax, North Carolina
Flash Flood Flash Flood2 deaths
October 9, 2016 · Halifax, North Carolina
Flood Flood$73.5M damage
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…
April 16, 2011 · Halifax, North Carolina
Tornado EF2 Tornado$1.2M damage
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 …
September 18, 2003 · Halifax, North Carolina
Hurricane (Typhoon) Hurricane (Typhoon)$1.6M damage
November 11, 2025 · Halifax, North Carolina
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.
July 28, 2025 · Halifax, North Carolina
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 108 to 112 degrees.
July 27, 2025 · Halifax, North Carolina
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 109 to 112 degrees.
July 26, 2025 · Halifax, North Carolina
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 108 to 112 degrees.
July 9, 2025 · Halifax, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were reported down near and west of the town of Halifax.
June 25, 2025 · Halifax, North Carolina
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 110 to 115 degrees.
June 25, 2025 · Halifax, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down between Essex and Hollister, resulting in power outages.
June 24, 2025 · Halifax, North Carolina
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 110 to 112 degrees.
June 19, 2025 · Halifax, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down on powerlines.
June 15, 2025 · Halifax, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down in Scotland Neck.
May 16, 2025 · Halifax, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were reported down across the town of Littleton.
May 16, 2025 · Halifax, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down along Roanoke Rapids Rd.
May 16, 2025 · Halifax, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down on Willow Dr.
April 7, 2025 · Halifax, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down, blocking the roadway at the 1300 block of Kehukee Church Rd.
March 31, 2025 · Halifax, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Powerlines were reported down near the intersection of Lonnie B Green and Aurelian Springs Road.
March 31, 2025 · Halifax, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on route 561 near Medoc Mountain State Park.
March 5, 2025 · Halifax, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down in the city of Roanoke Rapids.
March 5, 2025 · Halifax, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down in Enfield.
March 5, 2025 · Halifax, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down in Scotland Neck near highway 258.
February 19, 2025 · Halifax, North Carolina
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall of 2 to 5 inches fell across the county.
May 27, 2024 · Halifax, North Carolina
Hail Hail
The public reported quarter inch hail near the town of Enfield.
May 27, 2024 · Halifax, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and powerlines were reported down along Downing drive near 5th St.
May 27, 2024 · Halifax, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down along highway 97 near Hobgood.
January 9, 2024 · Halifax, North Carolina
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.
January 9, 2024 · Halifax, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power outages were reported in the town of Enfield.
September 23, 2023 · Halifax, North Carolina
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported along North Carolina Highway 903.
September 23, 2023 · Halifax, North Carolina
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A total rainfall of 5.06 inches was measured in Hobgood.
September 23, 2023 · Halifax, North Carolina
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A total rainfall of 4.02 inches was measured in Roanoke Rapids.
September 23, 2023 · Halifax, North Carolina
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A total rainfall of 3.57 inches was measured at the Center for Energy Education ECONet station in Roanoke Rapids.
September 9, 2023 · Halifax, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were reported down along Jr High School Rd in Scotland Neck.
September 9, 2023 · Halifax, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power outages were reported due to fallen trees on power lines.
September 8, 2023 · Halifax, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down along Green Acres Road.
September 8, 2023 · Halifax, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down along Old Halifax Road.
August 15, 2023 · Halifax, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down at Melton Bridge Road and Fishing Creek Road.
August 15, 2023 · Halifax, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down at Ita Road near North Carolina Highway 43.
August 15, 2023 · Halifax, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down at Wayman Church Road and Johnny Johnson Road.
August 7, 2023 · Halifax, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down in Enfield.
August 7, 2023 · Halifax, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down in Scotland Neck.
July 3, 2023 · Halifax, North Carolina
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.
July 3, 2023 · Halifax, North Carolina
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.
July 3, 2023 · Halifax, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down along Mary Chapel Rd.
July 3, 2023 · Halifax, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down along Highway 258.
July 3, 2023 · Halifax, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A storm caused damage to the roof of a house along Dickens Wildwood Rd.
May 16, 2023 · Halifax, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree was reported down on Aurelian Springs Road near Highway 48.
May 16, 2023 · Halifax, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down in the Scotland Neck area.

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
2025200
202450
2023220
2022160
2021100
2020140
2019143
2018140
201760
2016160
2015100
2014181
201360
2012150
2011241
2010190
2009220
2008411
2007100
2006170
200570
200490
200350
2002110
200130
2000130
199990
1998170
199760
199690
199541
199240
199111
199061
198910
198821
198750
198630
198520
198420
198110
197911
197730
197510
197311
197030
196810
196610
196111
195211