Tornadoes in Union County
The Storm Prediction Center records 24 tornadoes whose paths touched Union County, North Carolina between 1950 and 2025. They killed 1 person and injured 26. The busiest month is April, with 5 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 5 May 1989. The most recent was on 5 March 2025.
- 24tornadoes
- 1death
- 26injuries
- 379per 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 Union County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 5 | 21% |
| F1 / EF1 | 11 | 46% |
| F2 / EF2 | 6 | 25% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 4% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 4% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Union County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 2 |
| 1960s | 2 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 1 |
| 2010s | 4 |
| 2020s | 2 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 4 |
| Apr | 5 |
| May | 5 |
| Jun | 2 |
| Jul | 3 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Union County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Indian Trail, North Carolina tornado5 May 1989, F4, 1 death, 6 injuries, 13 miles long
- Longest path: North Carolina tornado6 April 1956, F1, 56.4 miles long
- Most recent: North Carolina tornado5 March 2025, EF1, 2.3 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Union County
- Indian Trail, North Carolina tornado5 May 1989, F4, 1 death, 6 injuries, 13 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.