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Martin County, North Carolina
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1964 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
21
Tornado reports
77
Hail reports
25
Floods since 1996
322
All events
1
Deaths
$5.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Martin County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 21 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.
Across Martin County...winds gusted to tropical storm force resulting in downed trees and power-lines with sporadic power outages. Storm total rainfall ranged from 11 to 14 inches with flooding of roads and low lying areas. Significant damage occurred to structures and crops.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions were noted across all of Martin County through mid June with Extreme Drought conditions noted from June sixteenth onwards to the end of June across the entire County.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions were noted across all of Martin County through all of May.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions were noted across all of Martin County through all of April.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dominion Energy reports around 250 customers without power in southern Martin County due to storm damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread trees and power lines were damaged in Martin County. Additionally, at least 3 to 6 structures sustained damage. Most of the buildings damaged were on Main Street in Williamston. Some trees fell on homes. Most damage occurred between 130pm and 200pm.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of trees blown down in Bear Grass.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn roof was blown down in Jamesville, NC. The time was based on radar.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions were noted across Martin County for the entire month of March initially across most of Martin County from March first through the third, and then under half of the county from March third to March thirtieth before returning to the entire county March thi…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread snowfall reports from the public and CoCoRaHs data showed between six and thirteen inches of snowfall fell across Martin County between the morning of January thirty-first and the morning of February first.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions were noted across all of Martin County from February first through the end of the month.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread snowfall reports from the public and CoCoRaHs data showed between six and thirteen inches of snowfall fell across Martin County between the morning of January thirty-first and the morning of February first.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions were noted across all of Martin County from January thirteenth through the end of the month.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions were noted for over half of Martin County from November first through November third according to the US Drought Monitor.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought Conditions were noted across over half of Martin County from October seventh through the end of the month according to the US Drought Monitor.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices peaked at 110 to 115 degrees during the day.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices peaked in the 110-115 degree range each afternoon.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Martin County 911 Call center relayed reports of several inches of water over the roadway at the intersection of Harry Ayers Rd and Bear Grass Rd.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Late in the afternoon, a supercell thunderstorm moved into southeast Martin County before moving northeastward through Martin and far western Washington Counties. As the thunderstorm moved through Martin County, a tornado touched down in an open field southwest of Jamesville. In …
Drought Drought
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A combination of public, trained spotter, and emergency management reported a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow impacting the county during the day and into the overnight hours. Widespread snow and sleet reports of two to five inches occurred with freezing rain accumulations …
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Multiple spotter reports of three to four inches of snowfall across portions of Martin County which fell between the evening of the 21st and the morning of the 22nd.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Portions of Campbell Hill Road and Spring Green Road flooded and closed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Corrects the time of the previous flash flood report from Oak City. Delayed report. Martin County 911 center reported high water in Oak City.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Martin County Airport reported heat indices up to 111 degrees.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Martin County school district PIO called to report significant flooding ongoing along Prison Camp Road in Williamston. In that area, cars are flooded with water levels higher than the top of the tires.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public reported flooded roads at S. McCaskey and S. Park.
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down in Hamilton. The time was estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down in Williamston. The time was estimated by radar.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Martin County Airport recorded a peak heat index of 114 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Edgecombe-Martin County Electric Cooperative reported trees on powerlines on Red Oak Fork Rd. outside of Oak City. The time was based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A NWS Storm Survey found evidence consistent with straight line winds of 70 to 90 mph in the Smithwick area of southeast Martin County. Numerous softwood and hardwood trees were damaged, uprooted, or snapped, and several structures were damaged, along with significant crop damage…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Photos were received of trees fallen on a trailer. The time was estimated based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous customers were without power around, and to the south, of the Williamston area. The time was estimated based on radar data.
Hail Hail
The report was from mPING.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Edgecombe-Martin Electric Cooperative reports nearly 80 customers without power around Martin County. The time was estimated based on radar data.
Hail Hail
The report of quarter size hail in Williamston was relayed through social media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A report of a tree blown down was received.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The strong wind gusts damaged a roof in Robersonville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A roof was ripped off of a commercial building in the 1960 block of Flat Swamp Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 center reported multiple trees blown down along the corner of NC Hwy 903 and Hassell Rd.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Dominion Energy reports power outages around the county due to trees that fell on power lines. Wind gusts were estimated up to 50 to 55 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An area of significant wind damage stretched from the Martin County Airport eastward to the intersection of Hopkins Rd and Highway 125. The damage included trees down, some on cars and homes, damage to lightweight structures and sheds, and damage to a solar farm. The estimated wi…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The county 911 center dispatch reported multiple trees down near Oak City. They also reported that cars were driving into the falling trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down in the roadway near the intersection of Piney Grove Church Road and Tice Cemetery Road. The time was estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down in the roadway on North Carolina (NC) 171 near Wainwright Road. The time was estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Around 1000 customers were without power across the county. The 911 center reported limbs and branches down across the county due to strong thunderstorm winds.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 1 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 |
| 2022 | 16 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 1 |
| 2019 | 18 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 1 |
| 2014 | 11 | 1 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 21 | 3 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 2 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 1 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 16 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 1 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 1 |
| 1999 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 14 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 1 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 5 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 6 | 0 |
| 1985 | 6 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 2 | 2 |
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