Scotland storm history
Storm events recorded in Scotland, North Carolina between 1950 and 2025.
304
Total events
11
Tornadoes
50
Hail
25
Floods
3
Deaths
$25.0M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Torrential rainfall of 10 to 15 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. Numerous roads throughout the county were closed, due to flooding. Highway 15-501 was impassable north of Laurinburg. Several homes and businesses were flooded as well. At least 20 people w…
A three year old died after he apparently got into his parents car without their permission, shut the door, strapped himself into a child safety seat, an could not get out..
Torrential rainfall of 15 to 20 inches caused widespread flooding across the county and throughout the Lumber River basin. Flooding damaged approximately 168 structures throughout the county, resulting in over $5.4 million in property damage and at least $30 million in crop damag…
Heavy rainfall of 8 to 10 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. Numerous roads were closed due to flooding. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded as well. Flooding damaged approximately 294 structures throughout the county, resulting in $3.0 million in p…
Hail from golfball sized to dime sized covered the ground, clogging storm drains.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Minimum temperatures were in the middle to upper 20s across the county, including a reported low of 26 degrees at the Laurinburg-Maxton Airport.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 108 to 112 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 109 to 112 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 108 to 112 degrees.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
North Turnpike road was closed due to flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were reported down in the county, including some on Johns Road/US highway 501.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down, blocking both lanes of North King Street, between West Bizzel Street and Hillside Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down across Johns Road, between Pond Drive and Pea Bridge Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down in the area of McColl Road, Hasty Road, Oakwood Drive, and Sycamore Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down across Andrew Jackson Highway, near Ida Mill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down across West Boulevard, between Turnpike Road and US 401 and also in the area of Park Circle and Peden Street.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Seven large trees and a few powerlines were reported down, blocking roads in the Laurel Hill area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The ASOS station in Maxton reported a wind gust of 64 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous reports of trees down and power outages all throughout Scotland County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads were flooded in the town of Laurinburg.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several swift water rescues were needed in Scotland County and in the town of Laurinburg due to flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads south of Laurinburg were closed due to flooding. These roads include Graham Rd, Barnes Ridge Rd, and Pea Bridge Rd.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The intersection of 4th St and Business 74 in Laurinburg was flooded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and powerlines were reported down near the intersection of West Blvd and Turnpike Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down near the intersection of Sneads Grove Rd and Rea Magnet Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down near the intersection of Old Wire Rd and Salley McNair Rd.
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball sized hail was reported at the County Line Store on Red Springs Rd near Laurinburg.
Hail Hail
The public reported ping pong ball sized hail near the intersection of Airbase Rd and Lowery Rd.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail covered the ground along Camp Monroe Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed trees were reported, causing power outages and downed power lines northeast of Laurel Hill. These reports occurred along McFarland Rd, Old Wire Rd, and Traders Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were reported down near the intersection of Harrison Rd and Shaw Currie Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down along Old Wire Rd, Turnpike Rd and Aberdeen Rd. Numerous other trees and powerlines were reported down across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported trees uprooted and snapped near the intersection of Riverton Rd and Airbase Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power outages were reported due to trees falling on power lines near the town of Laurinburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Over a thousand power outages were reported due to fallen trees on power equipment.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The North Carolina Department of Transportation was dispatched to clear a downed tree, blocking the northbound lane near the 15600 block of Hamlet Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down near the intersection of Ghio Rd and Hamlet Rd.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph resulted in scattered to numerous trees and power lines down across Scotland County, including some on homes. Numerous customers lost power in Scotland County as a result of the tropical storm force wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down on power lines near Morris Drive and Wagram Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were reported down throughout Scotland County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down near the 13000 block of Blues Farm Rd in Laurinburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down near the intersection of Old Wire Rd and Sneads Grove Rd in Laurel Hill.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were reported down along McColl Road.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 15 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 14 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 12 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 13 | 0 |
| 2010 | 12 | 0 |
| 2009 | 15 | 0 |
| 2008 | 23 | 0 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 10 | 2 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 6 | 3 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 2 | 1 |