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Perquimans County, North Carolina
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
14
Tornado reports
23
Hail reports
17
Floods since 1996
223
All events
2
Deaths
$8.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Perquimans County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 14 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.
Large tree blown down onto Belvidere Road. The large tree fell and smashed a Ford Explorer. The force of the falling tree knocked the Ford Explorer into a light pole, killing the woman driver.
A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team determined that a tornado touched down just southwest of Longview Estates near Woodville Road in Woodville, North Carolina around 302 AM EDT. The tornado quickly moved northeast, rolling and destroying 3 mobile homes in Longview Estate…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow fell from January 31 to February 1, 2026 across Perquimans County. Event total snowfall amounts ranged from 6-9 across the county. A snowfall total of 9 was received two miles (SW) from Burgess.
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 45 mph at the Chapanoke mesonet.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A heatwave impacted Perquimans 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.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged heatwave impacted Perquimans 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…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were reported down across Perquimans County.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 5 to 7 inches across the county. A local newspaper reported 7 inches of snow 1 NE of Hertford, NC.
High Wind High Wind
Gusty southwest winds developed behind a warm front on February 16. The wind gusts generally remained between 35 and 40 miles per hour throughout much of the day. However, a CWOP mesonet in Chapanoke measured a peak wind gust of 58 miles per hour (50 knots) late in the morning.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall totals generally ranged from 5 to 6 inches across Perquimans. A snowfall total of 6.2 inches was reported 1 mile (NNW) from Chapanoke.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHs observer measured a storm total rainfall of 1.57 inches near Hertford.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported in Hertford.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing across New Hope Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed on Skinners Road south of Hertford.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple power outages were reported just southwest of Hertford due to storm damage.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief EF0 tornado was captured on video and shared via the media. The tornado touched down in a field causing no known damage.
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…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 4.63 inches was reported at Chapanoke. Rainfall total of 4.50 inches was reported at Hertford. Rainfall total of 3.88 inches was reported at (5.2 SSE) Hertford.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs were downed across southern portions of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree limbs were downed onto a power line off of Route 17 just south of Cartwright Swamp Road. Numerous power outages were reported in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed along Sandy Cross Road and Up River Road.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Funnel cloud was reported near Woodville.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one half inch and one inch across the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged between four inches and seven inches across the county. Snowfall total of 6.5 inches was reported at (2 ENE) Burgess. Snowfall total of 5.0 inches was reported at (5.2 SSE) Hertford. Snowfall total of 4.0 inches was reported at (2 SE) Winfall.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed across Harvey Point Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs were downed on Route 17 South, south of Ballahack Road.
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 37 knots (43 mph) was measured at Hertford and Chapanoke.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 3.29 inches was measured at Hertford. Rainfall total of 2.79 inches was measured at (5.2 SSE) Hertford. Rainfall total of 2.55 inches was measured at (11.4 E) Hertford.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and three inches across the county. Snowfall total of 2.5 inches was reported at (5.2 SSE) Hertford.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported on several roads across the county.
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 3.30 inches was reported at Hertford. Rainfall total of 2.68 inches was reported at (11.4 E) Hertford.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals were between one inch and three inches across the county. Rainfall total of 2.15 inches was reported at Hertford.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals between two and five inches were reported across the county.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical storm winds downed and uprooted several trees and power lines, produced significant structural damage, and caused power outages across the county. Wind gust of 60 knots (69 mph) was measured at Chapanoke. Wind gust of 47 knots (54 mph) was measured at Hertford.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Strong south to southeast winds associated with Tropical Storm Isaias resulted in moderate (perhaps some locally major) tidal flooding over portions of Perquimans county.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals between one and three inches were reported across the county.
High Wind High Wind
Wind gust of 57 knots (66 mph) was measured at Mesonet Station FW2560 Chapanoke.
High Wind High Wind
One inch tree limbs were broken. Shingles were blown off of a house at (1 NE) Snug Harbor.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Minor tidal flooding occurred over southern portions of Perquimans county adjacent to the Albemarle Sound.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals ranged from two inches to four inches across the county. Belvidere reported 3.5 inches of snow.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 1.09 inches was reported at Hertford.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 5.10 inches was reported at Station NC-PR-14 Hertford (11.4 E).
Flash Flood Flash Flood
North Carolina Department of Highways reported that Fowler Fork Road was closed due to flash flooding.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 7.25 inches was reported at Mesonet Station Chapanoke.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 4.54 inches was reported at Station NC-PR-13 Hertford (9 ESE).
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 3.41 inches was reported at Mesonet Station CW6395 Hertford.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 0 |
| 2019 | 15 | 2 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 1 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 1 |
| 1999 | 10 | 1 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 2 | 2 |
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