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Stokes County, North Carolina
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1952 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
9
Tornado reports
92
Hail reports
38
Floods since 1996
602
All events
4
Deaths
$27.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Stokes County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 9 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.
A Stokes county woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred on January 20th. The vehicle slid on a snow-covered roadway onto an embankment, where it rolled over and landed upside down in a creek. Other vehicles passing through the area also slid off the road in the s…
Snow broke out across the county late Thursday evening and continued through the day Friday. It mixed with sleet, rain and freezing rain during the day Friday when warmer air moved in aloft. The precipitation ended as snow showers Friday evening. Total snow accumulations of aroun…
Numerous roads were flooded and at least six incurred significant damage as a result of the flooding. Among the reports from the 911 call center was Eurins Creek flooding Pine Hall Road and Danbury Creek flooding a portion of Goff Road.
Multiple roads were reported closed due to flooding across Stokes County, including the Walnut Cove and King areas. The first reports were shortly before 230 PM local time. The County was later included in a request by the state of North Carolina for a Presidential Major Disaster…
A thunderstorm dropped a tornado that impacted portions of western Stokes County. This tornado, which produced a continuous path length of 16.1 miles, touched down just north of the Forsyth and Stokes County Line causing large tree limbs to snap and numerous trees to become uproo…
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A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on a powerline near the end of Sauratown Mountain Road.
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Numerous trees and power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds in Stokes County.
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A tree was reported down in the community of Pinnacle.
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A video was shared on social media of a tree laying on a power line on Stokes School Road.
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A tree was reported down at the 1800 Block of Mountain View Road.
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A tree was reported down at the 1300 Block of North Friendship Road.
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A tree was reported down at the 1500 Block of Hawkins Road.
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought conditions remained across Stokes county through late June after the previous several months of March, April, and May recorded precipitation totals of 8.00-10.00 inches, which ended up being 50 to 75 percent of normal for that period. These dry conditions combined…
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought conditions expanded, and worsened across Stokes county through early May after the previous several months of February, March, and April recorded precipitation totals of 4.00-6.00 inches, which ended up being 25 to 50 percent of normal for that period. These dry c…
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions continued, and worsened across Stokes county through April after the previous several months of January, February, and March recorded precipitation totals of 6.00-8.00 inches, which ended up being 50 to 75 percent of normal for that period. These dry con…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow totals ranged from 2.0 to 9.0 inches. Key Impacts: transportation delays.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A wintry mix occurred with reports of up to 3.0 inches of snow, up to 2.5 inches of sleet, and up to 0.01 inches of freezing rain. Key Impacts: power outages, transportation delays.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions were introduced to Stokes county in early January after the previous two months of November and December recorded precipitation totals of 2.00-4.00 inches, which ended up being 25 to 50 percent of normal for that period. These dry conditions combined wit…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A portion of Old NC Highway 52 was damaged by flooding in the Town of King. Several homes in the nearby area also suffered some degree of water intrusion due to the flooding.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of Jessup Road and Asbury Road.
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Thunderstorm winds downed multiple branches and a few large trees on Spainhour Road.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees near the intersection of Highway 65 and Easley Road.
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Thunderstorm winds blew a roof off a barn and blew down a metal carport on to Dodgetown Road.
High Wind High Wind
Numerous trees and several power lines were blown down by non-thunderstorm winds around Stokes County.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Ice accumulation of 0.12 inches was reported in Lawsonville in Stokes County. Around 380 customers were reported without power by 9 AM on February 13. Hanging Rock State Park was also closed due to ice and tree damage. Key Impacts: power outages, road closures, downed trees.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between 2.5 and 4 inches of snow fell across Stokes County from January 10 through January 11. The highest amount of four inches was observed in Lawsonville. Key Impacts: power outages, vehicle accidents.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Around three inches of snow was reported in Lawsonville and just over a tenth of an inch of ice was reported in Danbury. Roads became snow covered and slick, and several minor vehicle accidents were reported across the county. Over 200 people lost power by the morning of January …
High Wind High Wind
About 50 to 70 trees and power lines were downed by high winds associated with the remnants of Hurricane Helene, and at least one of the trees fell on a house. The high winds started shortly after 7 AM EDT and continued through much of Friday morning and early Friday afternoon. O…
Flood Flood
The Dan River at Pine Hall, NC (PNHN7) crested at 23.44 feet (16,200 cfs) at 8:00 AM EDT on Sept. 18th (18/1200 UTC) due to runoff from heavy rain falling the evening prior. This is the highest crest on the river since January 2024, when the river crested at 24.60 feet. This cres…
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Reed Creek rose several feet out of its banks across Bethesda Church Road. The culvert underneath the road was completely washed out several feet downstream, causing the road to collapse and be impassible to traffic until repairs are complete. Debris lines indicate that the creek…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Little Beaver Island Creek overflowed at least 25 feet out of its banks, and completely washed out a 30 foot wide section of Franklin Moore Road, leaving a large gap where the road used to be located. The road is completely impassible until repairs can be completed. No injuries w…
Flood Flood
The Dan River was observed flowing out of its banks across portions of Moratock Park near the community of Danbury. No damage was reported to the park.
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Moore Springs Road was washed out by Cascade Creek, making the road impassible until repairs can be completed. No injuries were reported. MRMS data indicated 6-hour rainfall amounts ending 9 pm EST were 1.5 to 1.6 times that of 6-hour flash flood guidance, while the average recur…
Flood Flood
Dan River Shores Road was observed flooded by the Dan River due to runoff from heavy rain. No damage was reported.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A personal weather station (Weather Underground: KNCWALNU50) recorded a 24-hour rainfall amount, ending at 11 pm EST on the 17th, of 6.67 inches. This 24-hour total is between a 25-year and a 50-year Average Recurrence Interval event per NOAA Atlas 14 Point Precipitation Frequenc…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A personal weather station (Weather Underground: KNCWALNU10) recorded a 24-hour rainfall amount, ending at 11 pm EST on the 17th, of 6.41 inches. This 24-hour total is about a 25-year Average Recurrence Interval event per NOAA Atlas 14 Point Precipitation Frequency estimates.
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Numerous trees were were blown down across the county. Damage values are estimated.
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Thunderstorm winds snapped up to thirty trees on Red Kirby Road.
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Thunderstorm winds destroyed two barns and blew down several trees near the intersection of Brown Mountain Road and King Road.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down at least seven trees across the county in a swath beginning from near Westfield and ending near Pine Hall.
Hail Hail
A business on Denny Road reported hail slightly larger than the size of a quarter.
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Thunderstorm winds blew a power line down at the intersection of Ring Road and Highway 89 W. Additionally, another power line was blown down along Highway 89 W approximately five miles east-northeast of Westfield. Damage values are estimated.
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Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down within the 3200 block of NC Highway 89 W. Damage values are estimated.
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Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down on Sheppard Mill Road. Damage values are estimated.
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Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down on Tilley Road. Damage values are estimated.
Flood Flood
The Dan River at Pine Hall, NC (PNHN7) crested at a stage of 24.60 feet (18,600 cfs) at 3:30 am EST on 1/10/24, rising above the minor flood stage of 23.0 feet. This is the 6th highest crest at this gage and the highest crest since 11/13/2020. This event is around a 5-year ARI (2…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A portion of Highway 89 was completely washed out and destroyed due to runoff from heavy rainfall. The road was washed out just north of the intersection with Highway 8, making the road impassible to traffic. Repairs were expected to take from weeks to months to complete.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 | 20 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 | 24 | 0 |
| 2021 | 16 | 0 |
| 2020 | 18 | 0 |
| 2019 | 19 | 0 |
| 2018 | 34 | 0 |
| 2017 | 20 | 1 |
| 2016 | 31 | 0 |
| 2015 | 15 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 15 | 1 |
| 2012 | 21 | 0 |
| 2011 | 36 | 0 |
| 2010 | 66 | 2 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 31 | 0 |
| 2007 | 21 | 0 |
| 2006 | 17 | 0 |
| 2005 | 12 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 24 | 1 |
| 2002 | 16 | 0 |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 1 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 1 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
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