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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.

March 28, 1984 · Scotland, North Carolina
Tornado F4 Tornado$2.5M damage
March 28, 1984 · Scotland, North Carolina
Tornado F4 Tornado$2.5M damage
April 8, 1957 · Scotland, North Carolina
Tornado F4 Tornado8 injuries
April 18, 1969 · Scotland, North Carolina
Tornado F3 Tornado
August 29, 1964 · Scotland, North Carolina
Tornado F3 Tornado15 injuries
September 15, 2018 · Scotland, North Carolina
Flash Flood Flash Flood2 deaths
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…
July 25, 1999 · Scotland, North Carolina
Heat Heat1 death
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..
September 17, 2018 · Scotland, North Carolina
Flood Flood$5.4M damage
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…
October 8, 2016 · Scotland, North Carolina
Flash Flood Flash Flood$3.0M damage
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…
May 3, 2003 · Scotland, North Carolina
Hail Hail$5.0M damage
Hail from golfball sized to dime sized covered the ground, clogging storm drains.
November 11, 2025 · Scotland, North Carolina
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.
July 28, 2025 · Scotland, North Carolina
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 108 to 112 degrees.
July 27, 2025 · Scotland, North Carolina
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 109 to 112 degrees.
July 26, 2025 · Scotland, North Carolina
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 108 to 112 degrees.
July 6, 2025 · Scotland, North Carolina
Flash Flood Flash Flood
North Turnpike road was closed due to flooding.
June 25, 2025 · Scotland, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were reported down in the county, including some on Johns Road/US highway 501.
June 25, 2025 · Scotland, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down, blocking both lanes of North King Street, between West Bizzel Street and Hillside Avenue.
June 25, 2025 · Scotland, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down across Johns Road, between Pond Drive and Pea Bridge Road.
June 25, 2025 · Scotland, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down in the area of McColl Road, Hasty Road, Oakwood Drive, and Sycamore Lane.
June 25, 2025 · Scotland, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down across Andrew Jackson Highway, near Ida Mill Road.
June 25, 2025 · Scotland, North Carolina
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.
May 2, 2025 · Scotland, North Carolina
Hail Hail
April 7, 2025 · Scotland, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Seven large trees and a few powerlines were reported down, blocking roads in the Laurel Hill area.
April 7, 2025 · Scotland, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The ASOS station in Maxton reported a wind gust of 64 mph.
February 16, 2025 · Scotland, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous reports of trees down and power outages all throughout Scotland County.
August 8, 2024 · Scotland, North Carolina
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads were flooded in the town of Laurinburg.
August 8, 2024 · Scotland, North Carolina
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several swift water rescues were needed in Scotland County and in the town of Laurinburg due to flash flooding.
August 8, 2024 · Scotland, North Carolina
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.
July 24, 2024 · Scotland, North Carolina
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The intersection of 4th St and Business 74 in Laurinburg was flooded.
May 8, 2024 · Scotland, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and powerlines were reported down near the intersection of West Blvd and Turnpike Rd.
May 8, 2024 · Scotland, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down near the intersection of Sneads Grove Rd and Rea Magnet Rd.
May 8, 2024 · Scotland, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down near the intersection of Old Wire Rd and Salley McNair Rd.
April 20, 2024 · Scotland, North Carolina
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball sized hail was reported at the County Line Store on Red Springs Rd near Laurinburg.
April 20, 2024 · Scotland, North Carolina
Hail Hail
The public reported ping pong ball sized hail near the intersection of Airbase Rd and Lowery Rd.
April 20, 2024 · Scotland, North Carolina
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail covered the ground along Camp Monroe Rd.
April 20, 2024 · Scotland, North Carolina
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.
April 19, 2024 · Scotland, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were reported down near the intersection of Harrison Rd and Shaw Currie Rd.
April 12, 2024 · Scotland, North Carolina
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.
April 12, 2024 · Scotland, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported trees uprooted and snapped near the intersection of Riverton Rd and Airbase Rd.
January 9, 2024 · Scotland, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power outages were reported due to trees falling on power lines near the town of Laurinburg.
August 7, 2023 · Scotland, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Over a thousand power outages were reported due to fallen trees on power equipment.
July 14, 2023 · Scotland, North Carolina
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.
July 14, 2023 · Scotland, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down near the intersection of Ghio Rd and Hamlet Rd.
September 30, 2022 · Scotland, North Carolina
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.
August 3, 2022 · Scotland, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down on power lines near Morris Drive and Wagram Road.
August 3, 2022 · Scotland, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
June 16, 2022 · Scotland, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were reported down throughout Scotland County.
May 21, 2022 · Scotland, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down near the 13000 block of Blues Farm Rd in Laurinburg.
May 21, 2022 · Scotland, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down near the intersection of Old Wire Rd and Sneads Grove Rd in Laurel Hill.
April 26, 2022 · Scotland, North Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were reported down along McColl Road.

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
2025150
2024150
202330
2022110
202130
2020140
201970
2018120
201730
2016110
201570
201440
201340
201240
2011130
2010120
2009150
2008230
200780
2006110
200510
2004102
2003110
200240
200120
2000100
199940
199880
199730
1996100
199550
199221
199111
199030
198920
198820
198730
198640
198540
198463
198320
198110
197611
197520
197010
196921
196510
196411
195910
195721