Wake storm history
Storm events recorded in Wake, North Carolina between 1950 and 2025.
1,624
Total events
40
Tornadoes
391
Hail
290
Floods
21
Deaths
$572.5M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The tornado exited Chatham County and entered southwest Wake County as an EF0. There was multiple tree and roof damage along Avent Ferry Road, southwest of Holly Springs. The tornado intensified to an EF1 with winds of 86 mph as it reached Fire Station Number Two and the Holly Gl…
Flash flooding was reported in the 5700 Lord Granville Way, where a child drowned in the flood waters.
One tree was reported down on a vehicle near the intersection of Jackpot Lane and Walter Myatt Road, with one person reported injured.
A 41 year old male was struck by lightning and was taken to the hospital to be treated for his injuries. The victim subsequently passed away from his injuries.
Total snowfall averaged 1 to 2 inches across the county. Several days after the storm, a young woman was killed after her car left the road and crashed down an embankment before landing in a Wake County creek. The vehicle was submerged in the creek, which is located on Robertson …
Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Wake County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Over 100,000 customers lost power in Wake County as a result of the strong winds. One fatality occurred due to a tree falling on a car near Sunset La…
A 28 year old male was struck and killed by lightning in the parking lot of a shopping center.
A woman was killed when she and her husband and son were walking on Abbotts Creek Trail when a large tree limb and fell onto the family. The father son sustained minor injuries.
Around a half inch of snow fell across the county with up to one inch reported around Falls Lake and northern Wake county.
A smoldering tree which had been struck by lightning a few hours earlier fell, killing a firefighter.
A man was stepping from his boat..onto the dock...when he was hit by lightning. He never regained consciousness and died the next day.
A spotter reported several trees down at the Walnut Creek Amphitheatre. A roof was also blown off of an outdoor shelter at the amphitheatre.
Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 56 mph resulted in scattered to numerous trees and power lines down across Wake County, including some on homes. Numerous customers lost power in Wake County as a result of the strong winds.
Two inch diameter hail damaged cars, shingles and broke windows a couple miles southeast of Williams Crossroads.
A supercell thunderstorm tracked across portions of southern Wake County into central Johnston County. The thunderstorm produced hail ranging from golf ball size to baseball size hail. The hail caused extensive damage to homes, cars, buildings and businesses in its path. Several …
Torrential rainfall of 8 to 10 inches caused widespread flooding across the county, which caused flooding along the creeks and other tributaries of the Neuse River Basin. Water being held in both Lake Jordan and Falls Lake resulted in flooding along the lake perimeters. Flooding …
Hail up to 2.75 inches in diameter fell along a swath from 2 miles west-southwest of Fuquay-Varina to 3 miles north of Angier. Multiple trees were also blown down along the swath. Damage estimates have been estimated.
Heavy rainfall of 7 to 10 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. Roads all throughout the county were closed due to flooding. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded as well, with numerous water rescues from people trapped in homes and vehicles. Flooding da…
Multiple businesses had to be evacuated from the 1600-1800 block of Capital Boulevard. As many as 71 people had to be rescued and evacuated from businesses in this area. In addition, at the nearby intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Old Louisburg Road cars were reported flooded a…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near the 2400 block of Mount Vernon Church Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Powerlines were reported down on Clarks Forks Drive near Perry Creek Road.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Minimum temperatures were below freezing across the county, including a reported low of 30 degrees at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
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Water was over the road under the bridge at Raleigh Union Station.
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Water was over Atlantic Avenue at Hodges Street.
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Water was over Wake Forest Road near McNeil Street.
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Water was reported over Avent Ferry Road, resulting in flooding.
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A water rescue was reported on Trinity Road and Corporate Center Drive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Pigeon House Creek at Fenton Street exceeded minor flood stage, with impacts of inundated buildings adjacent to Capital Boulevard.
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WRAL reported flooding at the 400 block of North Harrington Street in Raleigh.
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The USGS Marsh Creek gage at New Hope exceeded minor flood stage, flooding a parking lot upstream of Stony Brook Drive and water approaching residential areas.
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The USGS Walnut Creek gage at Rose Lane in Raleigh exceeded minor flood stage.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Marks Creek Road near Knightdale Boulevard was closed due to the road being washed out.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported near the intersection of West Chatham and Fallsworth Drive. The road was impassable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Crabtree Creek at Wake Forest Road exceeded minor flood stage.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The road was closed due to water rushing across Olive Chapel Road in Apex.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down on Ebenezer Church Road on power equipment.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 108 to 112 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 109 to 112 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 108 to 112 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several hundred power outages were reported due to fallen trees on powerlines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on utility lines resulting in power outages.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several hundred power outages were reported, due to trees down on power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was uprooted and downed partially on a home.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 71 | 0 |
| 2024 | 74 | 1 |
| 2023 | 65 | 1 |
| 2022 | 105 | 0 |
| 2021 | 31 | 0 |
| 2020 | 123 | 0 |
| 2019 | 85 | 2 |
| 2018 | 54 | 1 |
| 2017 | 25 | 0 |
| 2016 | 57 | 0 |
| 2015 | 31 | 0 |
| 2014 | 53 | 2 |
| 2013 | 22 | 0 |
| 2012 | 86 | 1 |
| 2011 | 38 | 2 |
| 2010 | 52 | 1 |
| 2009 | 47 | 0 |
| 2008 | 55 | 0 |
| 2007 | 46 | 1 |
| 2006 | 97 | 0 |
| 2005 | 19 | 0 |
| 2004 | 26 | 1 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 18 | 0 |
| 2001 | 13 | 1 |
| 2000 | 31 | 0 |
| 1999 | 15 | 0 |
| 1998 | 37 | 3 |
| 1997 | 19 | 0 |
| 1996 | 33 | 3 |
| 1995 | 12 | 0 |
| 1994 | 7 | 0 |
| 1993 | 16 | 1 |
| 1992 | 8 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 12 | 1 |
| 1989 | 10 | 0 |
| 1988 | 17 | 2 |
| 1987 | 14 | 0 |
| 1986 | 15 | 1 |
| 1985 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 | 9 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 9 | 2 |
| 1981 | 3 | 1 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 | 3 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 1 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 4 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 8 | 2 |
| 1970 | 3 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 2 |
| 1966 | 4 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 3 | 0 |
| 1956 | 2 | 2 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
| 1950 | 2 | 2 |