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Hertford County, North Carolina
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1966 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
18
Tornado reports
32
Hail reports
20
Floods since 1996
257
All events
1
Deaths
$40.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Hertford County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 18 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees fell down in Hertford County.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow fell from January 31 to February 1, 2026 across Hertford County. Snowfall totals ranged from 4-6 across the county. A public report of 5.5 was received from near Murfreesboro with 6 in Winton.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The public measured 0.25 of freezing rain near Ahoskie, NC.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A heatwave impacted Hertford County on July 27. Heat indices reached 110-115 degrees with high temperatures in the low to mid 90s and dew points in the upper 70s to lower 80s.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged heatwave impacted Hertford over the course of three days from June 23 to 25. Each day, heat indices reached 105 to 115 degrees with most areas peaking around 110 degrees. Daily high temperatures in the upper 90s and dew points in the mid to upper 70s were also common.…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported four trees and one powerline knocked down. They also reported power went out for the entire town of Murfreesboro.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power lines fell down across the Hertford County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were damaged near Vaughntown Road and Benthal Bridge Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree down on Ward Road near US 13.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 6 to 8 inches across the county. The emergency manager measured 8 inches of snow in Harrellsville, NC.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported on several roads in Ahoskie.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported on Menola Saint Johns Road.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck a barn which resulted in a fire.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed on a power line resulting in 90 power outages southeast of Harrellsville in the far southeast portion of Hertford county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple power outages were reported between Ahoskie and Cofield due to storm damage. Over 600 Dominion customers were without power.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were downed throughout the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed onto a power line resulting in power outages.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Widespread flash flooding was reported county-wide.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed on Franklin Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed along Wise Store Road. Some power outages were reported in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and large limbs were downed just north of Ahoskie.
Hail Hail
Video relayed from social media of 1.25 inch hail near Ahoskie.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged between three inches and five inches across the county. Snowfall total of 5.0 inches was reported at (1 NW) Winton. Snowfall total of 4.5 inches was reported at (1 WNW) Ahoskie. Snowfall total of 3.5 inches was reported at Murfreesboro.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed on Highway 561 East near Harrellsville.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
As Tropical Storm Elsa moved through northeast North Carolina, a band of showers and thunderstorms pushed across Hertford county. Within that band of storms, a brief tornado touched down near Harrellsville. The tornado tracked from Highway 45 north northwest across Wiccacon Road …
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical storm winds downed several trees and power lines, produced minor structural damage, and caused scattered power outages across the county. Wind gusts averaged between 35 and 45 knots.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and three inches across the county.
Flood Flood
Numerous roads were impassible or closed due to continued flooding from recent heavy rainfall.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals generally ranged between four inches and eight inches across the county. Rainfall total of 7.63 inches was reported at ASJ. Rainfall total of 7.56 inches was reported at (1 NE) Murfreesboro.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals were between two inches and four inches across the county. Rainfall total of 3.44 inches was reported at (1 NE) Murfreesboro. Rainfall total of 2.29 inches was reported at Ahoskie.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals between two and four inches were reported across the county.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A damage survey conducted by the NWS Wakefield office found a path of storm damage consistent with an EF0 tornado. A weak tornado impacted a small area from Indian Creek to Panther Swamp, just to the east of Indian Branch Road in the Panther Swamp area. The tornado mainly caused …
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A weak EF0 tornado tracked just to the northeast of Como. The tornado snapped limbs and downed a few trees.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical storm winds downed and uprooted several trees and power lines, produced significant structural damage, and caused power outages across the county. Wind gusts averaged between 40 and 50 knots.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals between two and four inches were reported across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed northwest of Ahoskie.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals ranged from three inches to five inches across the county. Murfreesboro (2 E) reported 5.0 inches of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were downed on Bluefoot Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power line was downed at the intersection of East Cross Street and North Main Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power line was downed on Route 158 and Parkers Fishery Road Junction.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Small trees and power lines were downed.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees were downed causing power outages.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed near Aulander.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 | 14 | 2 |
| 2019 | 21 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 11 | 3 |
| 2010 | 15 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 9 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 9 | 1 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 14 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 6 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 2 | 0 |
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