Tornadoes in Wilson County
The Storm Prediction Center records 22 tornadoes whose paths touched Wilson County, North Carolina between 1953 and 2024. They killed 6 people and injured 132. The busiest month is August, with 5 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 22 February 1971. The most recent was on 8 August 2024.
- 22tornadoes
- 6deaths
- 132injuries
- 599per 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 Wilson County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 8 | 36% |
| F1 / EF1 | 3 | 14% |
| F2 / EF2 | 5 | 23% |
| F3 / EF3 | 6 | 27% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Wilson County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 4 |
| 1970s | 1 |
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 1 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 1 |
| May | 2 |
| Jun | 1 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 5 |
| Sep | 3 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 4 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Wilson County
- Deadliest and 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: Wilson, North Carolina tornado8 August 2024, EF3, 1 death, 6.5 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Wilson County
- Fayetteville, North Carolina tornado22 February 1971, F3, 2 deaths, 60 injuries, 85.7 miles long
- Wilson, North Carolina tornado15 November 2008, EF3, 1 death, 4 injuries, 8.2 miles long
- Wilson, North Carolina tornado8 August 2024, EF3, 1 death, 6.5 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.