Pitt County, North Carolina tornadoes

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33confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: June 5, 2017, EF1. 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

Total331950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthApril8 of 33
StrongestF4Mar 28, 1984
Deaths16whole paths, see note
Injuries164whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

80 Jan: 0Feb: 2Mar: 3Apr: 8May: 6Jun: 6Jul: 2Aug: 2Sep: 2Oct: 1Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 8 of 33 tornadoes.

By time of day

90 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 1: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 1: 0: 212 PM: 2: 5: 33 PM: 9: 1: 36 PM: 1: 3: 19 PM: 0: 0: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 3:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 3: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 11960: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 22000: 0: 0: 1: 2: 4: 0: 1: 0: 3: 22010: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02020: 0: 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.

By rating

EF0
16
EF1
12
EF2
3
EF3
1
EF4
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

F4, March 28, 1984

16 deaths, 153 injuries Strongest

F4, March 28, 1984

28 mile path Longest path

64.1 miles, F0

April 8, 1962, whole path Widest

1,223 yards, F4

March 28, 1984
Every tornado

All 33 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 5, 2017EF10.28 mi100 yd00
Apr 25, 2014EF21.13 mi75 yd00
Apr 25, 2014EF00.01 mi20 yd00
Apr 16, 2011EF13.29 mi75 yd05
May 5, 2009EF00.23 mi10 yd00
Mar 27, 2009EF10.82 mi100 yd00
Sep 25, 2008EF00.5 mi20 yd00
Apr 12, 2008EF00.1 mi20 yd00
Feb 18, 2008EF19.78 mi150 yd00
May 14, 2006F00.1 mi25 yd00
Aug 14, 2004F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 11, 2004F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 4, 2004F00.1 mi25 yd00
Jun 4, 2004F00.1 mi25 yd00
Nov 19, 2003F0n/a20 yd00
Jul 2, 2003F00.1 mi30 yd00
Oct 11, 2002F17 mi100 yd00
Sep 15, 1999F00.2 mi10 yd00
Apr 11, 1999F00.1 min/a00
Apr 15, 1996F10.7 mi50 yd00
Mar 28, 1984F428 mi1,223 yd16153
Feb 23, 1980F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 29, 1973F012.9 mi10 yd00
May 15, 1972F38.5 mi120 yd04
Aug 31, 1964F15.7 mi10 yd02
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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.