Pamlico County, North Carolina tornadoes

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17confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1963). Most recent: September 17, 2020, EF0. 2026 so far: 2 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total171950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthSeptember7 of 17
StrongestF3Mar 17, 1965
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries90whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

September is the peak month, with 7 of 17 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 0: 0: 13 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 2: 0: 09 AM: 1: 0: 012 PM: 3: 0: 13 PM: 1: 0: 26 PM: 2: 1: 19 PM: 1: 0: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 12:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 42000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02020: 2: 0: 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. This year so far: 2 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
10
EF1
4
EF2
2
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 17, 1965

2 deaths, 85 injuries Strongest

F3, March 17, 1965

41.3 mile path Longest path

41.3 miles, F3

March 17, 1965, whole path Widest

250 yards, EF1

September 13, 2018
Every tornado

All 17 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Sep 17, 2020EF00.1 mi20 yd00
Aug 3, 2020EF12.33 mi40 yd00
Sep 13, 2018EF11.27 mi250 yd00
Apr 16, 2011EF00.12 mi30 yd00
Oct 13, 2004F00.1 mi20 yd00
Oct 13, 2004F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 23, 2004F00.1 mi30 yd00
Sep 15, 1999F02 mi20 yd00
Sep 15, 1999F210 mi50 yd00
Sep 15, 1999F00.2 mi10 yd00
Sep 15, 1999F00.2 mi10 yd00
Aug 26, 1998F00.1 mi30 yd00
Nov 28, 1988F130 mi100 yd05
Apr 19, 1988F10.6 mi100 yd00
Mar 21, 1983F00.1 mi17 yd00
Mar 17, 1965F341.3 mi100 yd285
Sep 29, 1963F26.6 mi30 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Mar 12, 20261 E WhortonsvilleNot yet rated
Mar 12, 20262 SE MaribelNot yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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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.