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Pasquotank County, North Carolina
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
21
Tornado reports
25
Hail reports
34
Floods since 1996
296
All events
0
Deaths
$15.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Pasquotank County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 20 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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees fell in the northern half of Pasquotank county.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow fell from January 31 to February 1, 2026 across Pasquotank County. Event total snowfall amounts ranged from 6-9. A snowfall total of 9.3 was received 3 miles (NNW) from Elizabeth City, NC.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong northeast winds developed due to a coastal low lingering offshore on October 12. Winds frequently gusted to 40-50 mph between 3 AM and 4 PM EST on October 12. There was a peak wind gust of 55 mph at the Elizabeth City Airport ASOS.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Although Hurricane Erin passed well offshore on August 21, the wind field was so large that northerly winds gusted to 30 to 40 miles per hour from 3 AM EST through 4 PM EST. The peak gust was 40 mph at the Elizabeth City Regional Airport ASOS around 8 AM.
Astronomical Low Tide Astronomical Low Tide
A heatwave impacted Pasquotank County on July 27. Heat indices reached 110-115 degrees with high temperatures in the mid 90s and dew points in the upper 70s to lower 80s.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Broadcast media relayed a picture showing a flooded neighborhood intersection in Elizabeth City.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged heatwave impacted Pasquotank 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 commo…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported along Peartree Road near Ham Overman Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported along Weeksville Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 51 knot gust was measured at KECG.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team determined that a tornado touched down just southwest of Longview Estates near Woodville Road in Perquimans County around 302 AM EDT. The tornado quickly moved northeast, crossing the Little River and continuing in Pasquotank County. T…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 6 to 9 inches across the county. Amateur radio reported 8.5 inches of snow 2 WSW of Elizabeth City, NC.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall totals generally ranged from 4 to 8 inches across Pasquotank County. A snowfall total of 8 inches was reported 1 mile (NW) from Okisko.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHs observer measured a storm total rainfall of 1.99 inches near Elizabeth City.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported near Shepard Street and Walston Street with vehicles stranded.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 4.65 inches was measured. The rainfall amount occurred from thunderstorms from 430 pm to 630 pm Thursday July 18.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported on McArthur Drive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were numerous reports of extensive flooding in the downtown area of Elizabeth City with multiple vehicles underwater. Road Street, Elizabeth Street and Riverside Avenue were impassable.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 4.08 inches was measured at ECG. Rainfall amount of 3.78 inches was measured between about 400 pm and 630 pm.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were downed on Pinelake Drive near Elizabeth City.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Standing water was reported on the roadway at the intersection of North Hughes Boulevard and West Route 158.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooded roads were reported at the intersection of Church Street and Route 17 North.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooded roads were reported at the intersection of Hughes Boulevard and Halstead Boulevard.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooded roads were reported across the Stockbridge neighborhood.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooded roads were reported along Culpepper Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A roof was blown off of a mobile home on Forrest Skipper Drive on the night of April 3 by strong winds behind a cold front. A 20-30 minute period of 40-50 mph wind gusts were estimated to have occurred. These winds were associated with rapid pressure rises following a cold front …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed throughout the county.
High Wind High Wind
One inch tree limbs were broken. Shingles were blown off of a house near Elizabeth City.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 4.83 inches was reported at (7.7 SSW) Elizabeth City. Rainfall total of 4.20 inches was reported at Elizabeth City RAWS. Rainfall total of 3.16 inches was reported at ECG.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical Storm Ophelia tracked northward across east central North Carolina and up through central Virginia from early Saturday morning, September 23 into early Sunday morning, September 24. The combination of high pressure to the north and Ophelia resulted in strong northeast, e…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power outages were reported due to storm near Weeksville.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A deputy reported a funnel cloud while driving north on Route 158 in northern Pasquotank county. The report was confirmed with a separate report with pictures via broadcast media social media account.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning strike caused a house fire off of Bayshore Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous power outages were reported in the Nixonton area along Nixonton Road due to storm damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Six light poles were downed on Nixonton Road near the intersection with Gum Bridge Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down on a house in Elizabeth City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Roof was blown off of the Russel Auto Parts Store near South Mills.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed near Elizabeth City.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one half inch and two inches across the county. Snowfall total of 1.5 inches was reported at (2.6 W) Elizabeth City.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged between four inches and eight inches across the county. Snowfall total of 8.0 inches was reported at (4 S) Burnt Mills. Snowfall total of 7.0 inches was reported at (7.7 SSW) Elizabeth City. Snowfall total of 5.0 inches was reported at (1 NNE) Lyn…
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical storm winds downed several trees and power lines, produced minor structural damage, and caused scattered power outages across the county. Wind gusts averaged between 35 and 45 knots. Wind gust of 38 knots (44 mph) was measured at ECG.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 2.10 inches was measured at (7.7 SSW) Elizabeth City. Rainfall total of 1.75 inches was measured at Elizabeth City Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and three inches across the county. Snowfall total of 2.7 inches was reported at (3 N) Bob White Fork.
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 two inches and six inches across the county. Rainfall total of 4.12 inches was reported at Elizabeth City. Rainfall total of 3.21 inches was reported at (0.8 NW) Elizabeth City.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 11 | 1 |
| 2024 | 16 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 13 | 0 |
| 2019 | 17 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 13 | 4 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 1 |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 | 12 | 1 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 11 | 1 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 13 | 1 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 2 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 20 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 3 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 3 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
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