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Robeson 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.
49
Tornado reports
172
Hail reports
40
Floods since 1996
722
All events
11
Deaths
$48.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Robeson County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 48 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.
An 80 year old male that was swept off the roadway where Old Lumberton Rd crosses the Big Swamp.
Route 1588 was closed and impassable. Flooding as also reported on Pine Log Road and Hwy 711. Flooding was also reported on Briarcliff Lane. A male drove into a sinkhole and died.
The Swiftwater Rescue Team was called to Tartan Road with waist deep water. A female drove into a road that was washed out and drowned.
Hurricane Matthew moved up the eastern seaboard, bringing very heavy rain and strong winds. Rainfall amounts over 12 inches occurred in multiple areas of the county. Wind gusts were surprisingly high, with a gust to 67 mph at the Lumberton Airport. Tropical storm force winds and …
A 56 YEAR OLD MALE COLLAPSED WHILE WORKING ON THE ROOF OF LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. HE SUFFERED A HEART ATTACK WHICH OFFICIALS BELIEVE WAS CAUSED BY THE SWELTERING HEAT. TEMPERATURES WERE IN THE MID 90S WITH HEAT INDICES EXCEEDING 100 DEGREES
Interstate 95 from mile marker 33 to mile marker 25 was closed in both directions due to flooding. Adjacent roadways and numerous structures were impacted by the flood waters.
Flooding was reported throughout Pembroke. Flood waters were reportedly entering structures to include homes. Several roads were under water and impassable.
A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team concluded an EF1 tornado touched down near Rowland, North Carolina. The maximum wind speed was estimated to 105 mph. The path length was just over two-thirds of a mile. The maximum path width was 50 yards. Significant damage occurred t…
A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team concluded an EF1 tornado touched down near Barker Ten Mile, North Carolina. The maximum wind speed was estimated to 105 mph. The path length was near one and a half miles. The maximum path width was 352 yards. Several headstones were t…
Another round of frozen precipitation moved into the area on the heels of the storm of Jan 25th, bringing more freezing rain and sleet to areas that already had over a quarter inch of ice still in the trees. The total ice accumulations ranged from a trace near the coast to as muc…
Freezing rain began falling over the area the morning of Jan 25th, with ice accumulations reaching a quarter of an inch by the afternoon. Tree limbs snapped from the weight of the ice, causing widespread power outages. Much of the monetary damages were due to debris removal and u…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was uprooted in Barnesville, North Carolina.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm produced a measured wind gust of 50 knots at Lumberton Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported a measured gust of 52 knots in Fairmont, NC.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow began on January 31 and ended on February 1, ranging from 5 to 10 inches across the county. Car crash temporarily shut down I-95S north of Lumberton with no injuries reported. School and government offices closed day after the storm.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow began on January 31 and ended on February 1, ranging from 5 to 10 inches across the county. Car crash temporarily shut down I-95S north of Lumberton with no injuries reported. School and government offices closed day after the storm. Impacts from the storm were limited.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
KLBT ASOS measured 0.33 of ice. Over 1000 homes was without power Sunday evening across Robeson county.
Hail Hail
Persistent quarter size hail reported near Wayne-Sanderson Farms in St. Pauls.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A very large limb fell off of a gum tree knocking out service to an outdoor light.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down at Mary C Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down along Community Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down along Tolarsville Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Two to four inches of snow and sleet mix fell across Robeson county, with an isolated max of 5.3 in Orrum, NC.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported in multiple spots throughout Parkton including Victoria Drive, Blue Road, and West Parkton Tobermory Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported near the intersection of Country Club Road and Eddie Sampson Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding has resulted in high water along Old Whiteville Road between Willoughby and the Robeson County line. One water rescue was performed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Road washout on Williamson Rd in the Marietta Community. Car stuck in washout after sunrise (no injuries).
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water flowing across N. Roberts Avenue near N. Walnut St. from Meadow Branch Creek. The road is impassable with water depth of 2 to 3 ft.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reports of trees down near Ward Store Road, Gerald Road, and north of NC 904.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree fell near Holly Swamp Church Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two transformers blew near East White Pond Road and Baltimore Church Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs were down in Barker Ten Mile.
Hail Hail
Nickel sized hail was reported in Barker Ten Mile.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs were downed and a trampoline was hurtled 300 yards in the town of Barker Ten Mile.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado originated on the west side of Townsends Chapel Rd just north of Denae Drive, where it uprooted a few oak trees, caused minor shingle loss on a home, and scattered loose building debris across a field. It then tracked northeastward and uprooted additional oak trees an…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A short-lived tornado started along Old Baker Road south of US- 74 Alt and tracked generally northward with converging uprooted and snapped trees and minor roofing damage observed along its path. The tornado crossed US-74 Alt and ripped a street sign out of its base before ending…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A short-lived tornado started near Buie-Philadelphus Road, where it snapped a large oak tree near a mobile home. The tornado then continued northeastward and snapped and uprooted several more trees, one of which leaned on a home and caused minor damage to the roof. Minor shingle …
Hail Hail
Robeson County EM reports golf ball size hail near Proctorville.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail reported in Orrum.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Robeson county EM reports trees down at Atkinson Road and Broadridge Road. Time estimated via radar.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail on Alamac Road.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail on Chicken Road reported by Pembroke rescue squad.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down across Old Baker Road.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 35 | 3 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 | 11 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 25 | 1 |
| 2017 | 10 | 1 |
| 2016 | 35 | 0 |
| 2015 | 18 | 2 |
| 2014 | 24 | 2 |
| 2013 | 31 | 0 |
| 2012 | 27 | 0 |
| 2011 | 63 | 3 |
| 2010 | 31 | 0 |
| 2009 | 15 | 2 |
| 2008 | 34 | 1 |
| 2007 | 14 | 0 |
| 2006 | 16 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 19 | 4 |
| 2003 | 26 | 0 |
| 2002 | 15 | 0 |
| 2001 | 20 | 1 |
| 2000 | 27 | 0 |
| 1999 | 19 | 2 |
| 1998 | 15 | 3 |
| 1997 | 8 | 1 |
| 1996 | 11 | 2 |
| 1995 | 21 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 8 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 7 | 0 |
| 1987 | 5 | 0 |
| 1986 | 18 | 0 |
| 1985 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 | 13 | 1 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979 | 5 | 2 |
| 1978 | 2 | 2 |
| 1977 | 2 | 2 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 4 | 3 |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 2 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 4 | 3 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 3 | 2 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
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