Hertford County, North Carolina tornadoes

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18confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1973). Most recent: July 8, 2021, 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

Total181950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthMarch4 of 18
StrongestEF3Apr 16, 2011
Deaths13whole paths, see note
Injuries79whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

March is the peak month, with 4 of 18 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 2: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 1: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 1: 13 PM: 1: 3: 46 PM: 0: 1: 29 PM: 1: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 5:00 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: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 1: 1: 0: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02010: 0: 3: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 2: 1: 0: 0: 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
6
EF1
6
EF2
5
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

EF3, April 16, 2011

12 deaths, 58 injuries Strongest

EF3, April 16, 2011

17.88 mile path Longest path

21.9 miles, F2

March 30, 1981, whole path Widest

1,300 yards, EF3

April 16, 2011
Every tornado

All 18 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jul 8, 2021EF02.82 mi40 yd00
Aug 4, 2020EF03 mi50 yd00
Aug 4, 2020EF05 mi100 yd00
Jul 3, 2014EF00.9 mi30 yd00
Nov 16, 2011EF01.67 mi50 yd00
Apr 16, 2011EF217.51 mi500 yd08
Apr 16, 2011EF317.88 mi1,300 yd1258
May 9, 2008EF211.7 mi300 yd00
May 9, 2003F17 mi100 yd00
Jun 1, 2001F10.5 mi100 yd03
Nov 4, 1992F11.5 mi100 yd00
Mar 29, 1991F11 mi80 yd00
Mar 28, 1984F11 mi177 yd00
Mar 28, 1984F25 mi527 yd07
May 16, 1983F22 mi100 yd01
Mar 30, 1981F221.9 mi83 yd11
Feb 23, 1980F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 28, 1973F10.1 mi10 yd01
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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.