Mcdowell Mountains storm history
Storm events recorded in Mcdowell Mountains, North Carolina between 1950 and 2025.
146
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
0
Deaths
$3.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tens of thousands of trees were blown down, with dozens of trees down on homes, vehicles, and power lines. Frequent gusts up to 70 mph occurred, with occasional gusts of 90 mph on exposed high elevation ridgetops.
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Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 12 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 13 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 17 | 0 |
| 2007 | 19 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |