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Wilson County, North Carolina
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1953 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
20
Tornado reports
69
Hail reports
51
Floods since 1996
452
All events
4
Deaths
$50.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Wilson County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 20 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 tornado touched down near Hwy 301 about 2 WNW Black Creek then proceeded NW for approximately 6.5 miles before lifting 4 WNW Lucama. Numerous trees were snapped and several homes were severely damaged along Scott Church Rd. One home has considerable roof damage with roofing cov…
The tornado occurred along a discontinuous, approximately eight-mile path that began with minor roof damage to a dwelling and a snapped tree along Harrison drive just south of Ward Boulevard. The most significant damage was then noted to the northeast, along London Church Road, s…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Torrential rainfall of 9 to 12 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. Additional heavy rainfall upstream caused major flooding along the Tar River Basin, and along Contentnea Creek. Flooding damaged approximately 1,174 structures throughout the county, resulti…
A tornado touched down just just north of the town of Lucama, where several homes were heavily damaged and numerous large pine trees were snapped in half or uprooted. Several vehicles were blown over and rolled as much as 100 feet. Winds in this location were estimated at 120 mph…
At the intersection of North Carolina highway 581 and North Carolina Highway 42 at Buckhorn Crossroads and EF-0 tornado touched down at 3:44 EST and tracked off to the northeast. At Buckhorn Crossroads several trees were snapped off and shingles blown off a house. As the tornado …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down near the 8500 block of Watson Grove Church Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down near the intersection of US Highway 264 Alternate East and Landfill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down near the intersection of Tartt's Mill Road and Landfill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down near the intersection of Piney Grove Church Road and Gum Pond Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down along Interstate 95 at mile marker 123.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A total of 5 to 11 inches of snow fell across the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between a quarter and three tenths of an inch of ice accumulation occurred, along with a half inch of snow and sleet.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Minimum temperatures were near freezing across the county, including a reported low of 32 degrees in Wilson.
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.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 108 to 110 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Duke Energy reported power outages caused by fallen trees damaging power equipment.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Duke Energy reported power outages caused by fallen trees damaging power equipment.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 108 to 110 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down and blocking both lanes of traffic near the intersection of North Carolina highway 222 and Pelt Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on Lake Wilson Road near Elm City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on powerlines north of Saratoga.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported on Raleigh Road Parkway west of Wilson.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Wilson Co emergency management reported one vehicle was stranded in high water on Ripley Road from flood water from Hominy Swamp. Other roadways flooded included Canal Street, Clark Avenue, and Mercer Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Local broadcast reported a large tree down on Monticello Drive. This tree fell on a home.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple fences were blown over near the town of Wilson. Measured wind gust of 63 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree and some property damage was reported near the intersection of Healthy Plains Church Road & NC Highway 581.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were reported down in the Airport Blvd area of Wilson. Trees reported down on Bridgers Street, Bell Street, Christopher Drive, Hart Avenue and others. Some tress fell on apartments and homes.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall of 2 to 3 inches fell across Wilson County, highest near the town of New Hope.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall of 3 to 4 inches county-wide.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads were flooded in Wilson, including at Ward Boulevard and Westwood Avenue, with several feet of water on the road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down, resulting in power outages near North Carolina Highway 42.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads were flooded in Wilson County, including Wiggins Mill Rd, Garner School Rd, London Church Rd, and Main St in the town of Saratoga.
Hail Hail
The public reported ping pong ball size hail near the intersection of Page St and Church St in Saratoga. This hail damaged a car and a metal roof of a pavilion.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down near the 5300 block of North Carolina Highway 58 South.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported along the 7400 block of Wiggins Mill Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported along the 1000 block of Jordan Street and the 1000 block of Briggs Street.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported on the 2400 block of Brentwood Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was down near the intersection of Slabtown Road and Morningside Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down near the intersection of Martin Luther King Junior Parkway and Tuskeegee Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down near the intersection of Nash Street and Reid Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down near the intersection of United States Highway 301 and New Bern Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down near the intersection of Jackson Street and Green Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down on Corbett Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down near the intersection of Pearson Street and Gold Street.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 | 19 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 | 21 | 0 |
| 2022 | 23 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020 | 26 | 0 |
| 2019 | 20 | 1 |
| 2018 | 10 | 1 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 17 | 1 |
| 2011 | 20 | 3 |
| 2010 | 13 | 0 |
| 2009 | 24 | 1 |
| 2008 | 14 | 4 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 15 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 1 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 11 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 10 | 1 |
| 1996 | 14 | 1 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 1 |
| 1990 | 8 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 0 |
| 1988 | 7 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
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