Tornadoes in Hertford County
The Storm Prediction Center records 19 tornadoes whose paths touched Hertford County, North Carolina between 1973 and 2021. They killed 13 people and injured 79. The busiest month is March, with 4 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF3 on 16 April 2011. The most recent was on 8 July 2021.
- 19tornadoes
- 13deaths
- 79injuries
- 538per 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 Hertford County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 6 | 32% |
| F1 / EF1 | 7 | 37% |
| F2 / EF2 | 5 | 26% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 5% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Hertford County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2021, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 2 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 2 |
| 2000s | 3 |
| 2010s | 4 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 4 |
| Apr | 3 |
| May | 4 |
| Jun | 1 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 2 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 2 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Hertford County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Askewville, North Carolina tornado16 April 2011, EF3, 12 deaths, 58 injuries, 17.9 miles long
- Longest path: North Carolina tornado30 March 1981, F2, 1 death, 1 injury, 21.9 miles long
- Most recent: North Carolina tornado8 July 2021, EF0, 2.8 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Hertford County
- Askewville, North Carolina tornado16 April 2011, EF3, 12 deaths, 58 injuries, 17.9 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.