Bertie County, North Carolina tornadoes

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30confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1952). Most recent: July 3, 2023, EF0. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total301950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthMay7 of 30
StrongestEF3Apr 16, 2011
Deaths20whole paths, see note
Injuries122whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Bertie County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

70 Jan: 0Feb: 1Mar: 5Apr: 5May: 7Jun: 2Jul: 1Aug: 3Sep: 4Oct: 1Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 7 of 30 tornadoes.

By time of day

70 12 AM: 0: 0: 13 AM: 0: 0: 16 AM: 1: 0: 39 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 1: 3: 13 PM: 2: 7: 66 PM: 0: 1: 19 PM: 0: 0: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 4:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11970: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 11980: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 12000: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 4: 02010: 0: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 2: 1: 02020: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF0
12
EF1
7
EF2
7
EF3
4

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

EF3, April 16, 2011

12 deaths, 58 injuries Strongest

EF3, April 16, 2011

17.88 mile path Longest path

46.9 miles, F3

November 8, 1957, whole path Widest

1,300 yards, EF3

April 16, 2011
Every tornado

All 30 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jul 3, 2023EF00.56 mi60 yd00
Aug 3, 2020EF310 mi600 yd214
Sep 14, 2018EF00.57 mi50 yd00
May 5, 2017EF011.71 mi100 yd00
Mar 31, 2017EF14.8 mi100 yd00
Feb 24, 2016EF00.48 mi50 yd00
Apr 25, 2014EF235.46 mi400 yd02
Apr 16, 2011EF217.51 mi500 yd08
Apr 16, 2011EF317.88 mi1,300 yd1258
Sep 26, 2008EF00.6 mi75 yd00
May 11, 2008EF215 mi200 yd02
May 9, 2008EF211.7 mi300 yd00
Apr 20, 2008EF00.2 mi25 yd00
May 9, 2003F01 mi50 yd00
Sep 24, 2001F01 mi50 yd00
Sep 15, 1999F00.5 mi50 yd00
May 11, 1995F10.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 4, 1993F00.5 mi20 yd00
Mar 29, 1991F10.5 mi70 yd01
Aug 20, 1986F00.1 mi13 yd00
Mar 28, 1984F25 mi527 yd07
Mar 28, 1984F36 mi880 yd619
Aug 9, 1983F12.5 mi80 yd00
Apr 3, 1979F10.5 mi30 yd00
Jun 3, 1978F20.8 mi83 yd00
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.