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Harnett County, North Carolina
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1960 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
25
Tornado reports
131
Hail reports
39
Floods since 1996
559
All events
6
Deaths
$41.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Harnett County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 22 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.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Torrential rainfall of 8 to 12 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. Additional heavy rainfall upstream caused moderate flooding along the Cape River Basin. Flooding damaged approximately 744 structures throughout the county, resulting in $9.1 million in prop…
A woman was out walking her 2 dogs when lightning struck her and her dogs just outside her home. The dogs died instantly, while she passed away several days later.
The tornado exited Cumberland County and entered Harnett County just south of Dunn. EF1 damage was common in the Dunn area, with areas of EF2 damage with wind speeds up to 130 mph. Mobile homes were completely wiped off of their foundations and trees were debarked. A second fatal…
Light freezing rain during the early morning hours just prior to sunrise resulted in several automobile accidents from black ice on numerous bridges.
A migrant worker collapsed and died from heat stroke on Harnett County near Erwin. The man collapsed on a tobacco farm and was transported to UNC Hospital where he later died.
Torrential rainfall of 10 to 15 inches caused widespread flooding across the county. Additional heavy rainfall upstream caused moderate flooding along the Cape River Basin. The river reached the patio of the Mermaid Point restaurant at its initial crest. Flooding damaged approxim…
Hail up to 2.75 inches fell across northern Harnett County. Property damage values have been estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a downed power pole along Hodges Chapel Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were reported down near the 100 block of Brinkley Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were reported down along and east of the town of Lillington.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A total of 2 to 4 inches of snow fell across the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Around a half inch of snow and sleet fell, along with a quarter inch of freezing rain accumulation.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Minimum temperatures were below freezing across the county, including a reported low of 31 degrees in Dunn.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The fire department was dispatched to remove a fallen tree at the intersection of Olive Branch Road and Christian Light Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Duke Energy power outages were caused by damaged equipment from downed trees.
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
A tree was reported down on Bunnlevel Erwin Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down near the 3100 block of Norrington Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down along Mount Olive Church Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on a house near the 7140 block of US highway 401 south.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down on power lines, resulting in power outages.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 108 to 110 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 108 to 112 degrees.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down on powerlines.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads were flooded in the towns of Lillington and Dunn.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads were flooded in Harnett County, many near Lillington. These roads included Rosser Pittman Rd, Clayhole Rd, Buie Rd, Manor Hills Rd, and Harnett Central Rd.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads were flooded in Harnett County, including Chalybeate Springs Rd, West Williams St, and Dry Creek Rd, between Angier and Lillington.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down on Mamie Upchurch Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto powerlines near the intersection of US 401 and Rawls Church Rd in Rawls.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on a car and truck at the intersection of Knight Road and Rosser Pittman Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power outages were reported due to fallen trees on powerlines near the intersection of Jackson Rd and Christian Light Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down across Tilghman Rd between Red Hill Church Rd and Applejack Ln.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were reported down, resulting in power outages, near the intersection of McDougald Rd and Adcock Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on a powerline near Rosser Pittman Rd and McNeill Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down, blocking the roadway along North Carolina Highway 27, in between Holder Rd and Autry Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down near the intersection of south 13th St and west B St in Erwin.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on a residence in Dunn.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down through a residence on Rainey Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on a property near the intersection of North Carolina Highway 210 South and Bethel Baptist Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on a property near the intersection of North Carolina Highway 210 South and Bethel Baptist Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were reported down near Highway 27.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 17 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 | 13 | 1 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020 | 24 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 1 |
| 2018 | 30 | 0 |
| 2017 | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 | 18 | 0 |
| 2015 | 14 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 14 | 0 |
| 2011 | 17 | 1 |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 |
| 2009 | 24 | 0 |
| 2008 | 22 | 0 |
| 2007 | 19 | 1 |
| 2006 | 30 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 1 |
| 2004 | 18 | 4 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 21 | 2 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 23 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 19 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 11 | 2 |
| 1990 | 6 | 1 |
| 1989 | 8 | 1 |
| 1988 | 6 | 0 |
| 1987 | 5 | 0 |
| 1986 | 13 | 2 |
| 1985 | 6 | 0 |
| 1984 | 9 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 3 | 0 |
| 1975 | 6 | 1 |
| 1973 | 3 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
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