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Moore County, North Carolina
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1959 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
16
Tornado reports
115
Hail reports
55
Floods since 1996
627
All events
6
Deaths
$26.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Moore County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 16 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph resulted in scattered to numerous trees and power lines down across Moore County, including some on homes. Numerous customers lost power in Moore County as a result of the tropical storm force wind gusts. A 24 year old male died when he car hyd…
Average snowfall totals across the county ranged from 4 to 6 inches. Broadcast media reported two men were killed when their pick-up truck slid off a bridge and into a creek on Dowd Road near Mount Carmel Road.
A prolonged period of light snow and freezing rain in the morning resulted a half inch of snow with a tenth of an inch of freezing rain. This combination created hazardous driving conditions during the morning commute. A 63 year old man was killed when his Jeep slid off the road …
Lightning struck 17 year old as he was removing clothes from a clothesline outside his home. He died several days later at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.
A 7-year-old boy was struck by lightning under a tree in his backyard, and died in a hospital three days later.
Aberdeen Creek flooded parts of North Carolina Highway 5 and US Highway 1 with several roads closed in the area. Damage estimates may have exceeded 5 million, including to roads, bridges, infrastructure, and residential areas.
Torrential rainfall of 10 to 15 inches caused widespread flooding across the county. Additional rainfall upstream resulted in major flooding along the Flat Creek near Vass. Flooding damaged approximately 418 structures throughout the county, destroying 29 and resulting in approxi…
Widespread heavy rainfall of 4 to 8 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. Numerous roads were closed due to flooding. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded as well. Flooding damaged approximately 838 structures throughout the county, resulting in $3.9 mi…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down with power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was reported down along the roadway blocking traffic near the intersection of Furr Road and Pine Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on on power lines and trees were also down in the roadway, along Cranes Creek Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was reported down near East Baltimore Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down along Spies Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was reported down along Lobelia Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down near Jasper Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on a car along Southern Road, causing very minor damage. The tree also damaged a fence.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down on the 100 block of Jesse Phillips Road blocking both lanes of travel.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down blocking one lane of the 800 block of Putnam Glendon Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down across both lanes at North Carolina Highway 73 and Jackson Springs Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on Simmons Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were reported down at Black Cherry Way and US Highway 1.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on a power line at Saunders Boulevard and Bethesda Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down, blocking both lanes of Rays Bridge Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down, blocking both lanes of Rays Bridge Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down, blocking Youngs Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down along Cranes Creek Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A total of 6 to 8 inches of snow fell across the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Around a half inch to an inch of snow and sleet fell, along with trace amounts of freezing rain.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near the intersection of Leaman Road and Cummings Road in Robbins.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down, blocking both lanes of traffic on Marley Road near Hall Road in Robbins.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Minimum temperatures were in the upper 20s across the county, including a reported low of 28 degrees in Southern Pines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm damage with trees down was reported.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 108 to 112 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree was reported down near the intersection of Martin Road and Mill Road.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 109 to 112 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 108 to 112 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down on a few homes in Aberdeen.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down on power equipment.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported an impassable roadway with rapidly-flowing water covering US 15-501 in Southern Pines.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
At least thirteen water rescues were reported across Moore County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported across both lanes of traffic on Farm Life School Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported along Juniper Lake Road near Highway 15-501.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down near the intersection of North Carolina highways 22 and 27.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Morganton Road at Beulah Hill Road South was closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported at apartments along Southeast Service Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
North Walnut Street at North Currant Street was closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported across US Highway 1 northbound near Northeast Service Road. Social media video showed the road was impassable.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down on power lines at North Moore Road and North Middleton Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down in the town of Vass.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 0 |
| 2025 | 31 | 0 |
| 2024 | 13 | 0 |
| 2023 | 23 | 0 |
| 2022 | 26 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 | 24 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 1 |
| 2018 | 26 | 0 |
| 2017 | 13 | 0 |
| 2016 | 25 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 15 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 23 | 0 |
| 2011 | 18 | 2 |
| 2010 | 27 | 0 |
| 2009 | 32 | 0 |
| 2008 | 32 | 0 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 23 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 10 | 4 |
| 2003 | 17 | 1 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 17 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 10 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 |
| 1989 | 8 | 0 |
| 1988 | 9 | 0 |
| 1987 | 6 | 0 |
| 1986 | 5 | 0 |
| 1985 | 8 | 0 |
| 1984 | 5 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 2 |
| 1981 | 2 | 2 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 4 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
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