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Northampton County, North Carolina
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
17
Tornado reports
46
Hail reports
23
Floods since 1996
308
All events
0
Deaths
$13.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Northampton 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.
Tropical storm force winds knocked down several trees and power lines, with heavy rains also causing significant crop damage. Storm total rainfall generally ranged from five to thirteen inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow fell from January 31 to February 1, 2026 across Northampton County. Snowfall totals ranged from 4-6 across the county. Several reports of 4 were received with 5.5 reported from just east of the county line in Murfreesboro, NC.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A heatwave impacted Northampton County on July 27. Heat indices reached 110-115 degrees with high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and dew points in the upper 70s to lower 80s.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage was reported on Roanoke Rapids Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported on Old Emporia Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was rushing over North Carolina Highway 46.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged heatwave impacted Northampton 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 comm…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported multiple trees down across Gaston.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree down on Warner Bridge Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree down on Peanut Market Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree down on NC Route 186 near Margarettsville, NC.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported a tree down on Deberrys Mill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Fifty to seventy five trees fell near Henrico, NC due to the storms.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines fell down due to strong winds from storms.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 3 to 5 inches across the county. Amateur radio reported 5.5 inches of snow 2 SW of Henrico, NC.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported on Jackson By-Pass Road near Garysburg.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooded road was reported within the town of Rich Square.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 3.43 inches was reported at North Carolina Fire RAWS No. 6. Rainfall total of 2.54 inches was reported at Henrico.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Utility company reported numerous customers were without power in the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed across much of the western portions of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed along Jefferson Avenue (Route 158) in Jackson.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Minor damage to vinyl siding occurred in Northhampton county. A tree was also blown over.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees fell down on Griffintown Road and power outages were reported in Woodland.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter reported one inch hail.
Hail Hail
Report of 1.25 inch hail in Northampton, North Carolina.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported near Rich Square.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged between two inches and five inches across the county. Snowfall total of 5.0 inches was reported at (1 NW) Rich Square. Snowfall total of 3.5 inches was reported at Severn.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 4.22 inches was reported.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 3.82 inches was reported.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed along Route 46 near Garysburg. Power outages were reported in the area.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail was reported.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported.
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball size hail was reported.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous power outages were reported near Gaston.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm produced a large swath of straight line wind damage across portions of Northampton county. The damage began just east of Interstate 95 on Blythe Road, where 2 homes were severely damaged by winds estimated to be 85 mph. The swath of damage continued to the e…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in ice accretion between a trace and 0.20 inch across the county. Several trees and power lines were downed, with scattered power outages reported due to the ice accretion.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and four inches across the county. Snowfall total of 4.0 inches was reported at (2 SW) Henrico.
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 three inches and five inches across the county. Rainfall total of 4.62 inches was reported at Conway. Rainfall total of 3.89 inches was reported at Henrico.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals were between two inches and six inches across the county. Rainfall total of 6.59 inches was reported at Henrico.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals between two and four inches were reported across the county. Rainfall total of 2.86 inches was reported at (0.3 W) Conway.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 17 | 3 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 | 17 | 0 |
| 2011 | 12 | 1 |
| 2010 | 14 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 12 | 1 |
| 2003 | 9 | 1 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 14 | 0 |
| 1998 | 15 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 19 | 1 |
| 1995 | 5 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | 5 | 2 |
| 1989 | 4 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 | 2 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
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