Tornadoes in Duplin County
The Storm Prediction Center records 45 tornadoes whose paths touched Duplin County, North Carolina between 1957 and 2023. They killed 3 people and injured 226. The busiest month is April, with 16 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 28 March 1984. The most recent was on 22 April 2023.
- 45tornadoes
- 3deaths
- 226injuries
- 552per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Duplin County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 11 | 24% |
| F1 / EF1 | 18 | 40% |
| F2 / EF2 | 13 | 29% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 4% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Duplin County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2023, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 1 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 2 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1 |
| Feb | 3 |
| Mar | 5 |
| Apr | 16 |
| May | 4 |
| Jun | 6 |
| Jul | 5 |
| Aug | 2 |
| Sep | 3 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Duplin County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Turkey, North Carolina tornado28 March 1984, F4, 3 deaths, 149 injuries, 21 miles long
- Longest path: North Carolina tornado8 April 1962, F0, 64.1 miles long
- Most recent: North Carolina tornado22 April 2023, EF1, 0.1 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Duplin County
- Turkey, North Carolina tornado28 March 1984, F4, 3 deaths, 149 injuries, 21 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.