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Halifax County, North Carolina
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1952 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
14
Tornado reports
67
Hail reports
42
Floods since 1996
462
All events
2
Deaths
$85.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Halifax 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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All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
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 …
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A tree was reported down near the 12000 block of North Carolina Highway 125, near US Highway 301.
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Power outages were reported to be caused by fallen trees or limbs damaging equipment.
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Numerous trees and power lines were reported down in western and central Halifax county.
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A tree was down on a powerline near the Hollister area, resulting in nearly 400 power outages.
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There were numerous reports of trees down across the area from Littleton and Halifax into Scotland Neck.
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A tree was reported down along the 700 block of Carolina Avenue.
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Power lines were reported down near Clinton Street and Roanoke Avenue.
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A tree was reported down along the 1000 block of Hamilton Street.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A total of 3 to 6 inches of snow fell across the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between a trace and one half inch of snow and sleet fell, along with ice accumulations ranging from a quarter to one half inch.
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.
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Trees were reported down between Essex and Hollister, resulting in power outages.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 110 to 112 degrees.
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Trees were reported down on powerlines.
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Multiple trees were reported down in Scotland Neck.
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Trees and power lines were reported down across the town of Littleton.
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Trees were reported down along Roanoke Rapids Rd.
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Trees were reported down on Willow Dr.
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A tree was reported down, blocking the roadway at the 1300 block of Kehukee Church Rd.
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Powerlines were reported down near the intersection of Lonnie B Green and Aurelian Springs Road.
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A tree was reported down on route 561 near Medoc Mountain State Park.
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Trees were reported down in the city of Roanoke Rapids.
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A tree was reported down in Enfield.
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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.
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Trees and powerlines were reported down along Downing drive near 5th St.
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Trees were reported down along highway 97 near Hobgood.
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There were multiple reports of downed trees and power outages across Halifax County, most notably in the town of Roanoke Rapids.
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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.
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Power outages were reported due to fallen trees on power lines.
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Trees were reported down along Green Acres Road.
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Trees were down along Old Halifax Road.
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A tree was reported down at Melton Bridge Road and Fishing Creek Road.
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A tree was reported down at Ita Road near North Carolina Highway 43.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 0 |
| 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 |
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