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Washington County, North Carolina
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1970 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
12
Tornado reports
29
Hail reports
9
Floods since 1996
219
All events
6
Deaths
$14.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Washington County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 12 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.
Widespread snow developed during the evening of January 17th and continued through the early morning of January 18th. Snowfall across the county ranged from 3 to 5 inches with the highest amounts over the eastern sections. Roads were snow and ice covered with hazardous travel con…
Several days of very heavy rain led to widespread flooding across Washington County. Numerous small streams flooded causing many acres of crops to be damaged. High water did minor damage to a few homes along Highway 64 from near Plymouth to Scuppernong. Five deaths, near Creswell…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Washington County 911 center reported a tree down along Old Roper Rd in Plymouth. The time was estimated based on radar.
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Washington County 911 reported a tree down near the intersection of HWY 32 and HWY 99.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions were noted across all of Washington 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 Washington County through all of May.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions were noted across all of Washington County through all of April.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions were noted across all of Washington County from March thirty-first to the end of March.
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Widespread tree damage was noted from Williamston to Plymouth, along with multiple closed roads due to tree damage.
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The Red Cross disaster program reported a tree blown down on a home on Welcome Drive in Plymouth.
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Between 250-1000 Dominion Energy Customers were without power near Roper, NC. The power outages are due to damage from the storms as they moved through the area. The time was estimated by radar.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions were noted across about half of Washington County from March first through March third.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions developed across about half of Washington County from February seventeenth through the end of the month.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread snowfall amounts between six and twelve inches of snowfall fell across Washington County between the early afternoon of January thirty-first and the morning of February first.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread snowfall amounts between six and twelve inches of snowfall fell across Washington County between the early afternoon of January thirty-first and the morning of February first.
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
Severe drought plagued Washington County through the first half of May, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Drought Drought
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Reports of 2 to 3 inches of sleet and snow fell. In addition to this, a light glaze of freezing rain was also noted on top of trees.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread three to six inches of snow fell between the afternoon of the 21st and the evening of the 22nd.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Several CWOP stations recorded heat indices as high as 112 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Several CWOP stations reported heat indices up to 115 degrees.
Hail Hail
The hail report was relayed from social media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dominion Power reported outages near Pea Ridge due to thunderstorm winds.
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Tideland EMC reported trees blown down on powerlines on Ephesus Church Rd. The time was based on radar.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Pocosin Lakes heat index peaked at 118 degrees.
Hail Hail
Dime to quarter size hail fell near Creswell, according to an mPING report.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The report was from Mping. 1-inch tree limbs were broken, along with shingles blown off a roof.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Dominion Energy reports power outages around the county due to trees that fell on power lines. Wind gusts were estimated up to 50 to 55 mph.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
A 43 mph wind gust was measured at a home weather station near Roper.
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Trees were blown down across the road on NC Highway 32S, just south of the split with Highway 45.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of ping pongs was reported in addition to strong microburst winds.
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A damage survey found evidence of a microburst due to a severe thunderstorm. Several large tree limbs were snapped, and a few trees blown down, including one that fell on a pickup truck. Extensive crop damage was found in the area as well.
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Ten to 12 power poles were blown down, blocking Highway 99. The time was estimated based on radar data.
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Dispatch reported a couple of large trees blown down across the road in Creswell. The time was estimated based on radar data.
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Multiple trees were blown down on the northwest side of Phelps Lake near Newland Rd. The time was estimated based on radar data.
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Trees were blown down along Shore Dr, on the southwest side of Phelps Lake.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A wintry mix of freezing rain and sleet changed over to all snow in the evening, with a period of snow throughout the overnight ending before daybreak. Snowfall ranged from 3 to 5 inches throughout the county. Specific totals included 5 inches in Plymouth. Many roads remained sno…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down in Pettigrew State Park. Some trees had their tops snapped off.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail fell along Albemarle Beach Rd. The report was relayed via Washington County EMA.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Rain changed to snow after midnight and several hours of moderate snow occurred across the county through daybreak. Snowfall ranged from 2 to 4 inches across the county and many roads were snow covered through the early to mid morning hours.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Some tropical storm force wind gusts affected the area during the overnight and early morning hours. A peak wind gust of 52 MPH was recorded at Roper at 5:45 AM EDT.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down in multiple locations around Creswell. The time was estimated based on radar data.
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Photos indicate that metal siding and a roof was partially blown off of a farm building.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief tornado touched down near the town of Roper, NC, very near exit 548 on the south side of Highway 64. The tornado destroyed a hog farm building of Summerset Farms, just off of Northline Rd. The metal truss of the building was completely removed, and thrown into the adjacen…
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Trees were reportedly blown down near Highway 45 and Highway 32.
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Powerlines were blown down at Wilson St and Hyman Ln.
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Trees were blown down on 8th St.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 0 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 10 | 1 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 1 |
| 2011 | 11 | 1 |
| 2010 | 8 | 1 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 9 | 1 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 1 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 1 |
| 1998 | 11 | 1 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
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