Tornadoes in Lenoir County
The Storm Prediction Center records 34 tornadoes whose paths touched Lenoir County, North Carolina between 1961 and 2023. They killed 16 people and injured 334. The busiest month is April, with 12 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 28 March 1984. The most recent was on 22 June 2023.
- 34tornadoes
- 16deaths
- 334injuries
- 852per 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 Lenoir County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 14 | 41% |
| F1 / EF1 | 14 | 41% |
| F2 / EF2 | 2 | 6% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 3% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 3% |
Lenoir County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2023, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 2 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 4 |
| 2020s | 1 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 4 |
| Apr | 12 |
| May | 3 |
| Jun | 2 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 2 |
| Sep | 6 |
| Oct | 2 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Lenoir County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Greenville, North Carolina tornado28 March 1984, F4, 16 deaths, 153 injuries, 28 miles long
- Longest path: North Carolina tornado8 April 1962, F0, 64.1 miles long
- Most recent: North Carolina tornado22 June 2023, EF1, 0.7 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Lenoir County
- Greenville, North Carolina tornado28 March 1984, F4, 16 deaths, 153 injuries, 28 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.