Tornadoes in Onslow County
The Storm Prediction Center records 51 tornadoes whose paths touched Onslow County, North Carolina between 1953 and 2024. They killed 3 people and injured 59. The busiest month is April, with 9 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF3 on 16 April 2011. The most recent was on 24 May 2024.
- 51tornadoes
- 3deaths
- 59injuries
- 669per 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 Onslow County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 29 | 57% |
| F1 / EF1 | 16 | 31% |
| F2 / EF2 | 5 | 10% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 2% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Onslow County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 2 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 4 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 4 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1 |
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 9 |
| May | 7 |
| Jun | 5 |
| Jul | 5 |
| Aug | 8 |
| Sep | 4 |
| Oct | 6 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Onslow County
- Deadliest: Jacksonville, North Carolina tornado2 July 1986, F2, 3 deaths, 10 injuries, 1.5 miles long
- Strongest: North Carolina tornado16 April 2011, EF3, 30 injuries, 3.8 miles long
- Longest path: North Carolina tornado5 September 2019, EF2, 13 miles long
- Most recent: North Carolina tornado24 May 2024, EF1, 8.8 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Onslow County
- Jacksonville, North Carolina tornado2 July 1986, F2, 3 deaths, 10 injuries, 1.5 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.