Tornadoes in Pitt County
The Storm Prediction Center records 37 tornadoes whose paths touched Pitt County, North Carolina between 1950 and 2017. They killed 18 people and injured 244. The busiest month is April, with 8 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 28 March 1984. The most recent was on 5 June 2017.
- 37tornadoes
- 18deaths
- 244injuries
- 567per 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 Pitt County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 17 | 46% |
| F1 / EF1 | 12 | 32% |
| F2 / EF2 | 4 | 11% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 8% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 3% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Pitt County tornadoes over time
The 2010s only run to 2017, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 2 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 14 |
| 2010s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 3 |
| Mar | 5 |
| Apr | 8 |
| May | 7 |
| Jun | 6 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 2 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Pitt County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Greenville, North Carolina tornado28 March 1984, F4, 16 deaths, 153 injuries, 28 miles long
- Longest path: Fayetteville, North Carolina tornado22 February 1971, F3, 2 deaths, 60 injuries, 85.7 miles long
- Most recent: North Carolina tornado5 June 2017, EF1, 0.3 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Pitt County
- Greenville, North Carolina tornado28 March 1984, F4, 16 deaths, 153 injuries, 28 miles long
- Fayetteville, North Carolina tornado22 February 1971, F3, 2 deaths, 60 injuries, 85.7 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.