Tornadoes in Johnston County
The Storm Prediction Center records 29 tornadoes whose paths touched Johnston County, North Carolina between 1950 and 2025. They killed 5 people and injured 282. The busiest month is May, with 6 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 22 February 1971. The most recent was on 4 May 2025.
- 29tornadoes
- 5deaths
- 282injuries
- 366per 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 Johnston County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 13 | 45% |
| F1 / EF1 | 12 | 41% |
| F2 / EF2 | 1 | 3% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 10% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Johnston County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 2 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 1 |
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 3 |
| May | 6 |
| Jun | 2 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 4 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 6 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Johnston County
- Deadliest: Fayetteville, North Carolina tornado16 April 2011, EF3, 2 deaths, 176 injuries, 52.9 miles long
- Strongest: Fayetteville, North Carolina tornado22 February 1971, F3, 2 deaths, 60 injuries, 85.7 miles long
- Longest path: North Carolina tornado23 November 1992, F3, 44 injuries, 160 miles long
- Most recent: North Carolina tornado4 May 2025, EF0, 0.1 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Johnston County
- Fayetteville, North Carolina tornado22 February 1971, F3, 2 deaths, 60 injuries, 85.7 miles long
- Fayetteville, North Carolina tornado16 April 2011, EF3, 2 deaths, 176 injuries, 52.9 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.