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Montgomery County, North Carolina
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1950 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
7
Tornado reports
59
Hail reports
41
Floods since 1996
343
All events
0
Deaths
$8.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Montgomery County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 7 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.
Trees and power-lines were blown down all across the county resulting in extensive wind damage throughout the county. The town of Troy was one of the hardest hit areas with numerous downed trees on homes.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on a car in Troy.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A total of 5 to 9 inches of snow fell across the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A half inch of snow and sleet fell.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Minimum temperatures were below freezing across the county, including a reported low of 27 degrees at the Sandhills Research Station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The local broadcast media passed along reports of a tree down on power lines along Charlotte Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree was reported down near the 200 block of South Main Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down on powerlines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down on power equipment.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down, resulting in power outages near Ether.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down on utility lines near Troy.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down on Candor-Troy Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree and limbs were reported down, resulting in power outage near NC highway 24/27.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Over a thousand power outages were reported from trees down on power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Duke energy reported an outage caused by fallen trees or limbs damaging equipment.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread trees and powerlines were reported down from Lake Tillery through Mt. Gilead and into the Uwharrie national forest.
Hail Hail
Hail up to 1.75 inches was reported near the intersection of NC Highway 109 and Shiloh Rd.
Hail Hail
Lemon size hail around 2.25 inches in diameter, between the size of an egg and tennis ball, was observed at the Montgomery County Emergency Operations Center.
Hail Hail
Quarter inch hail was reported along McCaskill Rd near Candor.
Hail Hail
Hail up to 1.25 inches in diameter was reported in the town of Biscoe.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down across Montgomery County, especially in the town of Troy.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down in Biscoe.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Many trees were down across Montgomery County.
Hail Hail
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph resulted in scattered to numerous trees and power lines down across Montgomery County, including some on homes. Numerous customers lost power in Montgomery County as a result of the tropical storm force wind gusts.
Hail Hail
Nickel size hail was reported near the intersection of Highway 109 and Dunigan Ln.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A farmer reported a wind gust estimated at 60 miles per hour near the intersection of Highway 109 and Dunigan Ln.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power pole fell on a tree, resulting in an electrical fire.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on the road at Sedberry Road and Cedar Creek Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on McCaskill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down, blocking the road at Cabin Creek Road and Coy Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported on the road at Ball Park Road and United States Highway 220 Alternate South.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and power pole were reported down at Cabin Creek Road and Post Office Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported on the road at West Ewing Street and West Main Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down, blocking the road at Cole Road and Brewer Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on North Carolina Highway 211 near the Moore County/Montgomery County line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down in the town of Troy, near the intersection of Okeewemee Rd and North Carolina Highway 134 N.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple large trees were reported down in Troy, near the intersection of E Main St and S Main St.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down in Star, North Carolina.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall amounts ranged from around 1 to 3 inches across the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall amount range from 2 to 3 inches across the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow and sleet amounts ranged from one to two inches across the county, with up to a tenth of an inch of freezing rain.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow and sleet amounts ranged from one to two inches across the county, with up to a quarter of an inch of freezing rain.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported along Post Office Road near Biscoe, where a vehicle was reported to be stuck.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple Roads near Biscoe where reported to be impassable due to flash flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down between the towns of Peedee and Mount Gilead.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported along North Carolina Highway 731 near Chappell Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported along North Carolina Highway 731 in Candor.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported on Lovin Hill Road.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 19 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 21 | 0 |
| 2017 | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 |
| 2009 | 22 | 0 |
| 2008 | 18 | 0 |
| 2007 | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 | 22 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 1 |
| 2003 | 20 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 1 |
| 1998 | 20 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 | 4 | 1 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |
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