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Union County, North Carolina
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1950 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
22
Tornado reports
130
Hail reports
81
Floods since 1996
630
All events
4
Deaths
$46.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Union County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 22 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.
EM reported severe flash flooding developed across Union County after 7 to 13 inches of rain fell across the county in about 24 hours. Dozens of roads were closed at the height of the event during the afternoon of the 16th, some due to poor drainage flooding in urban areas, and o…
Although heavy rain ended across Union County during the evening, EM reported high water conditions continued through the overnight, as waters were slow to recede in light of the 7 to 13 inches that fell across the county in about 24 hours. During the morning of the 17th, an 88 y…
Slow-moving thunderstorms produced very heavy rainfall that resulted in rapid development of urban flooding. West of Monroe, a 17-year-old man drowned when he jumped into a flooded drainage ditch, and was swept into a storm drain. Urban flooding was more severe in the towns of In…
Hundreds of trees were blown down, with dozens of trees down on homes, vehicles, and power lines. Frequent gusts up 50 to 60 mph occurred, with occasional gusts of 70 mph.
County comms reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across southern Union County. One tree fell on a house southeast of Monroe, injuring an occupant.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency manager and public reported flash flooding developed in the Crooked Creek basin after 2 to 3.5 inches of rain fell along the Mecklenburg/Union County line in just a couple of hours. This was on the heels of a string of days that saw scattered afternoon thunderstorms bri…
Flood Flood
Although heavy rainfall tapered off across northern Union County during late morning, high water conditions continued across mainly the Crooked Creek basin as runoff from the earlier rainfall continued to result in elevated stream levels and flows.
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Fire marshal reported a couple of trees blown down in the Unionville area, with one tree down on a house.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
County comms reported a tree blown down near Lanes Creek Rd and another tree down near Landsford Rd and White Store Rd.
Hail Hail
Public reported 3/4 inch hail.
Hail Hail
Public reported 3/4 inch hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The ASOS at the Charlotte Monroe Executive Airport measured a gust of 61 mph, or 53 kts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Utility company reported trees blown down on power lines in the Indian Trail area, resulting in power outages.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Utility equipment reported trees blown down on power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported (via social media) a couple of trees blown down northeast of Unionville.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
NWS storm survey found the path of an EF1 tornado that began in the vicinity of Porter Ridge High School. Tree branches were broken and a free-standing light pole was broken off at the base. The fence around the schools tennis court was also blown over and two storage buildings c…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The ASOS at Charlotte Monroe Executive Airport measured a wind gust of 61 mph, or 53 kts.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Stream gauges indicated flash flooding developed along Goose Creek and Bearskin Creek in Union County after 3 to 5 inches of rain fell across the northern part of the county over a couple of days, with 1 to 2 inches of that falling in less than three hours on the morning of the 2…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Media reported isolated flash flooding developed in parts of Union County after 4.5 to 5.5 inches of rain fell in association with the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby. Bates Branch overflowed its banks west of Monroe and inundated Pleasant Grove Rd. Additionally, a stream gauge …
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Utility company reported trees and large limbs blown down on power lines southwest of Monroe.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Utility company reported several trees and power lines blown down in the Wesley Chapel area. Public also reported trees down near Weddington.
Hail Hail
Public reported quarter size hail in the Mineral Springs area.
Hail Hail
Public reported 3/4 inch hail.
Hail Hail
Spotter reported 3/4 inch hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Utility company reported trees blown down on power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported several trees blown down in the Monroe area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported a couple of trees blown down in southern Union County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several sources reported flash flooding developed across northwest Union County after 3 to 5 inches of rain fell in just a couple of hours from a nearly stalled thunderstorm cluster. Chinkapin Creek overflowed its banks in the Unionville area. Multiple roads were inundated in the…
Hail Hail
Public reported quarter size hail in the Weddington area.
Hail Hail
Public reported nickel size hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
County comms reported numerous trees blown down across the county, with two trees down on houses in Monroe, one on a vehicle in Marshville, and others down on power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Spotter reported multiple trees and some power lines blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Utility company reported trees and limbs blown down on power lines.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Stream gauges indicated Goose Creek exceeded its established flood stage after 2.5 to 3.5 inches of rain fell in the headwaters in just a couple of hours. Stevens Mill Rd along with a few other roads were inundated in the Indian Trail area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
County comms reported a tree blown down and blocking roadway on Indian Trail Fairview Rd at 1st Ave in Indian Trail. Another tree was down on Boyte Rd at Valley St.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency manager reported multiple trees and large lombs blown down near the intersection of New Town Rd and Potter Rd South.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported trees blown down off Spring Meadow Ln.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 | 10 | 1 |
| 2024 | 13 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 14 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 1 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 12 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 1 |
| 2016 | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 | 14 | 1 |
| 2014 | 16 | 0 |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 27 | 0 |
| 2011 | 31 | 2 |
| 2010 | 26 | 0 |
| 2009 | 19 | 0 |
| 2008 | 30 | 0 |
| 2007 | 20 | 0 |
| 2006 | 19 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 16 | 0 |
| 2003 | 38 | 0 |
| 2002 | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 | 24 | 1 |
| 2000 | 27 | 0 |
| 1999 | 24 | 0 |
| 1998 | 26 | 0 |
| 1997 | 16 | 0 |
| 1996 | 21 | 1 |
| 1995 | 8 | 1 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1990 | 10 | 1 |
| 1989 | 15 | 1 |
| 1988 | 5 | 1 |
| 1987 | 10 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 1 |
| 1983 | 3 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 4 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |
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