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Stanly County, North Carolina
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1961 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
15
Tornado reports
65
Hail reports
102
Floods since 1996
477
All events
5
Deaths
$19.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Stanly County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 15 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.
4 people were killed when driving across a flooded bridge across Hardy Creek in Cottonville. Another man was killed when driving across a flooded bridge across Ugly Creek in Norwood. Cars were stranded in Norwood and Locust, and people had to be rescued. 3 businesses in Oakboro w…
Heavy rainfall of 6 to 8 inches caused widespread flooding across the county. Combined with additional rainfall upstream, the rainfall caused all-time record major flooding along the Rocky River near Norwood. Flooding damaged approximately 142 structures throughout the county, de…
Widespread trees and power-lines were blown down throughout the county. Albemarle had the most extensive damage from trees blown down on homes, several of which went through homes and mobile homes. Approximately 70 homes were damaged. There were at least three injuries and many r…
A second tornado, spawned by another thunderstorm, dropped a tornado 6 miles west of Albemarle. It destroyed a modular home, then did serious damage to the roof of a church. Several large trees were also taken down in the area. This was near the community of Lambert. The tornado …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down along the roadway on Treece Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on power lines along Long Street.
Hail Hail
One inch hail was observed near Locust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell through a house on Barnhardt Road. No injuries were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down in Badin.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down at Austin Road and Pickler Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down along North Carolina highway 138 near Rummage Cemetery Road and Avery Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down at Bell Road and South Gold Branch Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down at North Carolina highway 740 and Moss Lane.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A total of 8 to 11 inches of snow fell across the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A half inch to an inch of snow and sleet fell across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down across Love Mill Road.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Minimum temperatures were in the upper 20s to 30 across the county, including a reported low of 28 degrees at the Stanly County Airport.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was over Love Mill Road. The road was impassable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported across Bethel Church Road. The road was impassable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported across Coley Store Road. The road was impassable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported over Nelson Mountain Road. The road was impassable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Local emergency management reported that South Stanly School Road was closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
An emergency manager reported that Western Road was closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported on Matt-Neal Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported along Snuggs Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported at Indian Mound Road and Alpine Road. There were numerous other reports of flooded roads in the area east of US Highway 52 to Lake Tillery, south of Stony Gap Road and Highway 24/27.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported along Indian Mound Road. There were numerous other reports of flooded roads in the area east of US Highway 52 to Lake Tillery, south of Stoney Gap Road, and highway 24/27.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A small stream was overflowing and crossing Joy Road. The road was impassable.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were reported down on the west side of Albemarle, near the intersection of Judy Street and Burleson Street, including some trees that fell onto homes. There were no injuries.
Hail Hail
Quarter to half dollar size hail was observed. Additionally, a tree was blown down in a yard.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down just west of Albemarle.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported on Pauls Crossing Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported at the intersection of Austin Road and Old Salisbury Road in Albemarle.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported across the road at US Highway 52 near Boyd Street.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was reported over the roadway on Old Whitney Road, making the road impassable.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down on the 37600 block of Pauls Crossing Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down and power outages were reported in the town of Albemarle.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Hills Ford Road near Hills View Road was closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A road was closed due to flooding at a low water bridge.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were reported down in the town of New London.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down, resulting in power lines down near the intersection of Fork Rd and highway 731.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread trees and powerlines were reported down from the towns of Locust to Albemarle.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and powerlines were reported down near the intersection of Whitley Rd and Mt Zion Church Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were reported down in the town of Albemarle.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree was reported down in the Richfield area near the intersection of Moss St and N Main St.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A road was closed due to flooding near Second Street and Franklin Street.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding occurred at North Carolina Highway 740 and Old Whitney Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported on East Main Street near Leonard Avenue.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 0 |
| 2025 | 22 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 14 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 | 29 | 1 |
| 2019 | 9 | 1 |
| 2018 | 17 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 16 | 0 |
| 2011 | 11 | 1 |
| 2010 | 32 | 0 |
| 2009 | 25 | 0 |
| 2008 | 26 | 0 |
| 2007 | 15 | 0 |
| 2006 | 23 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 | 15 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 2 |
| 1998 | 18 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 2 |
| 1988 | 6 | 0 |
| 1987 | 9 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 8 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
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