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Harnett storm history

Storm events recorded in Harnett, North Carolina between 1950 and 2025.

554
Total events
25
Tornadoes
131
Hail
39
Floods
6
Deaths
$41.9M
Property damage

Most significant events

Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.

November 23, 1992 · Harnett, North Carolina
Tornado F3 Tornado
October 9, 2016 · Harnett, North Carolina
Flood Flood1 death, $9.1M damage
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…
April 9, 2015 · Harnett, North Carolina
Lightning Lightning1 death
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.
April 16, 2011 · Harnett, North Carolina
Tornado EF2 Tornado1 death, 24 injuries, $16.0M damage
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…
December 7, 2007 · Harnett, North Carolina
Winter Weather Winter Weather1 death
Light freezing rain during the early morning hours just prior to sunrise resulted in several automobile accidents from black ice on numerous bridges.
July 20, 2005 · Harnett, North Carolina
Heat Heat1 death
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.
February 21, 1989 · Harnett, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind1 death, 5 injuries
May 15, 1975 · Harnett, North Carolina
Tornado F1 Tornado6 injuries
September 17, 2018 · Harnett, North Carolina
Flood Flood$7.6M damage
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…
September 1, 2017 · Harnett, North Carolina
Hail Hail$2.0M damage
Hail up to 2.75 inches fell across northern Harnett County. Property damage values have been estimated.
November 11, 2025 · Harnett, North Carolina
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Minimum temperatures were below freezing across the county, including a reported low of 31 degrees in Dunn.
July 28, 2025 · Harnett, North Carolina
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.
July 28, 2025 · Harnett, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Duke Energy power outages were caused by damaged equipment from downed trees.
July 28, 2025 · Harnett, North Carolina
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 108 to 112 degrees.
July 27, 2025 · Harnett, North Carolina
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 109 to 112 degrees.
July 26, 2025 · Harnett, North Carolina
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 108 to 112 degrees.
July 18, 2025 · Harnett, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on Bunnlevel Erwin Road.
July 8, 2025 · Harnett, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down near the 3100 block of Norrington Road.
July 8, 2025 · Harnett, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down along Mount Olive Church Road.
July 8, 2025 · Harnett, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on a house near the 7140 block of US highway 401 south.
July 8, 2025 · Harnett, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down on power lines, resulting in power outages.
June 25, 2025 · Harnett, North Carolina
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 108 to 110 degrees.
June 24, 2025 · Harnett, North Carolina
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 108 to 112 degrees.
May 29, 2025 · Harnett, North Carolina
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported.
May 14, 2025 · Harnett, North Carolina
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail reported.
May 14, 2025 · Harnett, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were reported down.
May 8, 2025 · Harnett, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down on powerlines.
August 8, 2024 · Harnett, North Carolina
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads were flooded in the towns of Lillington and Dunn.
August 8, 2024 · Harnett, North Carolina
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.
August 8, 2024 · Harnett, North Carolina
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.
July 6, 2024 · Harnett, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down on Mamie Upchurch Road.
May 26, 2024 · Harnett, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto powerlines near the intersection of US 401 and Rawls Church Rd in Rawls.
August 7, 2023 · Harnett, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on a car and truck at the intersection of Knight Road and Rosser Pittman Road.
July 9, 2023 · Harnett, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power outages were reported due to fallen trees on powerlines near the intersection of Jackson Rd and Christian Light Rd.
July 9, 2023 · Harnett, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down across Tilghman Rd between Red Hill Church Rd and Applejack Ln.
July 9, 2023 · Harnett, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were reported down, resulting in power outages, near the intersection of McDougald Rd and Adcock Rd.
July 1, 2023 · Harnett, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on a powerline near Rosser Pittman Rd and McNeill Rd.
July 1, 2023 · Harnett, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down, blocking the roadway along North Carolina Highway 27, in between Holder Rd and Autry Rd.
July 1, 2023 · Harnett, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down near the intersection of south 13th St and west B St in Erwin.
June 26, 2023 · Harnett, North Carolina
Hail Hail
June 26, 2023 · Harnett, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on a residence in Dunn.
June 26, 2023 · Harnett, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down through a residence on Rainey Drive.
June 26, 2023 · Harnett, North Carolina
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.
June 26, 2023 · Harnett, North Carolina
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.
May 16, 2023 · Harnett, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were reported down near Highway 27.
April 22, 2023 · Harnett, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree was reported down on a power line near the intersection of Olivia Road and North Carolina Highway 87.
September 30, 2022 · Harnett, North Carolina
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph resulted in scattered to numerous trees and power lines down across Harnett County, including some on homes. Numerous customers lost power in Harnett County as a result of the tropical storm force wind gusts.
July 25, 2022 · Harnett, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down on power lines near the intersection of Keel Boat Lane and Royal Street.
July 23, 2022 · Harnett, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down along Sacred Lane near Lloyd Stewart Road near Mamers.
July 6, 2022 · Harnett, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down near the intersection of Highway 82 and W Thornton Rd.

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
2025170
202450
2023140
2022131
2021120
2020240
2019101
2018300
201790
2016180
2015140
201490
201360
2012140
2011171
2010160
2009240
2008220
2007191
2006300
200561
2004184
200390
200270
200190
2000212
199990
1998230
199770
1996190
199560
199452
199320
1992112
199061
198981
198860
198750
1986132
198560
198490
198310
198251
198010
197810
197630
197561
197331
197121
197010
196810
196611
196011