Bladen County, North Carolina tornadoes

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29confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1960). Most recent: September 27, 2024, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

The record

At a glance

Total291950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthMarch5 of 29
StrongestF3Mar 28, 1984
Deaths17whole paths, see note
Injuries123whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

March is the peak month, with 5 of 29 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 16 AM: 0: 0: 29 AM: 2: 0: 012 PM: 1: 2: 53 PM: 3: 1: 36 PM: 5: 3: 09 PM: 0: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 2:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 3: 1: 2: 12000: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 32010: 0: 2: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 12020: 0: 1: 0: 0: 3: 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
14
EF1
7
EF2
7
EF3
1

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

F3, March 28, 1984

12 deaths, 101 injuries Strongest

F3, March 28, 1984

40 mile path Longest path

54.6 miles, F2

October 4, 1964, whole path Widest

1,407 yards, F3

March 28, 1984
Every tornado

All 29 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Sep 27, 2024EF16.31 mi100 yd00
Sep 27, 2024EF04.99 mi30 yd00
May 14, 2024EF06.03 mi40 yd00
Jun 2, 2021EF00.25 mi20 yd00
Sep 5, 2019EF04.87 mi40 yd00
Sep 16, 2018EF00.14 mi30 yd00
Oct 1, 2012EF02.87 mi20 yd00
Oct 1, 2012EF00.14 mi20 yd00
Apr 16, 2011EF213.13 mi440 yd10
Apr 16, 2011EF229.88 mi800 yd313
Apr 6, 2009EF21.37 mi100 yd00
Mar 28, 2009EF00.08 mi10 yd00
Mar 28, 2009EF21.6 mi40 yd00
Jul 2, 2003F10.8 mi75 yd00
Apr 15, 1999F20.1 mi30 yd05
Jun 13, 1998F12 mi30 yd00
Jun 13, 1998F10.3 mi30 yd00
Oct 26, 1997F10.2 mi50 yd01
Dec 7, 1996F00.1 mi10 yd00
Nov 8, 1996F00.1 mi15 yd00
May 11, 1996F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jan 6, 1995F02 mi150 yd13
Mar 28, 1994F00.5 mi30 yd00
Jul 1, 1990F20.2 mi30 yd00
Mar 28, 1984F340 mi1,407 yd12101
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 12, 2026.