Wilson storm history
Storm events recorded in Wilson, North Carolina between 1950 and 2025.
444
Total events
20
Tornadoes
69
Hail
51
Floods
4
Deaths
$50.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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 …
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down near the intersection of Yank Road and Akron Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down near the intersection of Woodbridge Road and Howard Loop Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were reported down around the town of Wilson.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported near the intersection of North Carolina Highway 42 and Bridgersville Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were reported down near Frank Road and Kirby Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were reported down along Woodbridge Road. One tree punctured the roof of a residence.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An outbuilding was destroyed and damage to a residence, along with multiple trees down, was reported along Frank Road near Highway 581.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 9 | 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 |