Ocracoke Island storm history
Storm events recorded in Ocracoke Island, North Carolina between 1950 and 2025.
17
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
6
Floods
1
Deaths
$0
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A man from Pennsylvania drowned in a suspected rip current at Ocracoke Island beach. CPR was administered after bringing him to shore, but efforts were not successful. A large rip current was spotted in the area where the swimmer went missing.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Significant ocean overwash closed sections of N.C. 12 near between the pony pens and the north end of Ocracoke Island.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
A strong coastal storm produced high winds and large waves on the Outer Banks through the weekend and into Monday, October 13th. The compromised dune structures from previous storms allowed for ocean overwash to easily overtake Highway 12 between the pony pens and northern Ocraco…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Distant Hurricanes Imelda and Humberto combined to produce large long period swells that inundated parts of Ocracoke Island. Highway 12 was closed for several days between the Pony Pens and the northern ferry terminal.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Distant Hurricanes Imelda and Humberto combined to produce large long period swells that inundated parts of Ocracoke Island. Highway 12 was closed for several days between the Pony Pens and the northern ferry terminal.
Storm Surge/Tide Storm Surge/Tide
Major overwash and storm surge significantly impacted Ocracoke Island for several days. A mandatory evacuation was issued for visitors and residents days before the main effects. While some overwash began on August 19th with distant swells, it became substantial on August 20th. H…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices peaked in the 110-112 degree range each afternoon, with little relief overnight as lows were in the 80s.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Reports of five to nine inches of snow across Ocracoke Island, primarily in Ocracoke Village. Snow started on the evening of the 21st and ended on the afternoon of the 22nd.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Winds gusted to tropical storm force, with a peak gust nearing 50 mph recorded at the Ocracoke Weatherflow. The winds peaked during the early afternoon hours.
High Wind High Wind
High sustained winds lasted from late afternoon into the evening hours, culminating with a peak gust at 9:41 PM. The winds were measured at the Ocracoke Weatherflow.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
The NC DOT reported Highway 12 was closed on Ocracoke Island between the Pony Pens and the Ferry Terminal.
High Wind High Wind
The Weatherflow in Ocracoke measured a 67 mph peak wind gust at 4:36 pm EST. Widespread wind gusts of 60-65 mph were common.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
NC Highway 12 on Ocracoke Island was closed due to severe ocean overwash and safety. The closure was between the pony pen and the ferry dock. Coastal flooding peaked during the late evening and early morning hours.
High Wind High Wind
The Ocracoke Weatherflow site measured the gust.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical storm force wind gusts affected the area during the overnight and early morning hours. A peak wind gust of 60 MPH occurred at the Ocracoke Weatherflow at 2:27 AM EDT.
High Wind High Wind
The gust was measured at the Ocracoke Wxflow site.
Hurricane (Typhoon) Hurricane (Typhoon)
Hurricane Dorian brought record storm surge to Ocracoke Island and Village during the morning hours. Storm surge values averaged around 6 feet, to locally as high as 7 feet, across Ocracoke Village, peaking around 8:00 AM as water from Pamlico Sound surged onto the island. An inc…
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |