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Southern Craven County, North Carolina
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 2019 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
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Tornado reports
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Hail reports
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Floods since 1996
26
All events
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Deaths
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Property damage
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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.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions were noted across all of Southern Craven County from the beginning of June until June twenty-nineth. Severe drought conditions then ended across the county on June thirtieth.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions were noted across all of Southern Craven County through all of May.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions were noted across all of Southern Craven County through all of April.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions were noted across all of Southern Craven County from March thirty-first to the end of March.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Several reports between CoCoRaHS and public reports of twelve to sixteen inches of snowfall fell across southern Craven County. Snow fell between mid-morning on January thirty-first and the morning of February first.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Several reports between CoCoRaHS and public reports of twelve to sixteen inches of snowfall fell across southern Craven County. Snow fell between mid-morning on January thirty-first and the morning of February first.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Coastal flooding began during the morning of October 10th as northeast to east winds picked up in strength due to low pressure offshore. High water closed some roads around downtown New Bern. The water was highest around the high tide cycles, and finally abated during the later a…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices peaked at 110 to 115 degrees during the day.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices peaked in the 110-115 degree range each afternoon.
Drought Drought
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread freezing rain accretion between 0.2 to 0.3 inches across the area between Trent Woods and Havelock. This resulted in several downed trees as well as over 2900 power outages. In addition to this, some light sleet accumulations also occurred as well.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread snowfall reports of three to six inches noted across portions of Southern Craven between the evening of the 21st and the morning of the 22nd.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Winds gusted to tropical storm force, with a peak gust of around 50 mph recorded at the MCAS at Cherry Point. The winds peaked mid to late morning.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Several CWOP stations reported heat indices up to 110 degrees.
High Wind High Wind
NKT at MCAS Cherry Point measured the wind gust.
Storm Surge/Tide Storm Surge/Tide
Inundation began in New Bern as strong persistent northeast winds well ahead of Ophelia pushed water up the Neuse and Trent Rivers during the early evening hours. Water levels peaked around 9pm with values around 4 feet above ground level near the New Bern waterfront. The water r…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
New Bern Airport recorded a peak heat index of 113 degrees.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Duke Energy reports power outages around the county due to trees that fell on power lines. Wind gusts were measured up to 55 mph.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Cherry Point measured a 49 mph wind gust.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Light freezing rain during the day transitioned to a mix of sleet, freezing rain and snow during the evening and overnight before ending before daybreak. Amounts of snow and ice varied widely across the southern part of the county. Across the far northern part of the county, free…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat index values peaked at around 110 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index peaked at around 111 degrees in the afternoon.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical storm force wind gusts afflicted the area during the overnight hours. A wind gust of 61 mph was recorded at Cherry Point MCAS at 3:46 AM EDT, and a wind gust of 59 mph was recorded at New Bern Airport at 2:49 AM EDT. Sporadic power outages occurred due to downed trees an…
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Cherry Point gusted to 70 mph at 5:54 AM EDT.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The temperature at KEWN was 91 with a dew point of 81 which produced a heat index of 111 at the following times on July 13th, 2019: 11:30 - 11:40 LST The temperature at KEWN was at least 93 or higher, with a dewpoint of 79 or higher between 12:20 LST and 13:30 LST producing a hea…
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
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