Tornado History

Atkinson Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Atkinson, North Carolina as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 4 matching records from 1998 through 2018. The strongest matching rating is EF1 (Moderate damage), the latest matching tornado is September 15, 2018, and minimum reported property damage totals $249K.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes4
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$249K
Avg Length1.8 mi
Avg Width45 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Atkinson, North Carolina

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Atkinson, North Carolina with 0 deaths
2011 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 6.29 miles in Atkinson, North Carolina
Widest tornado: 60.0 yards in Atkinson, North Carolina
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Apr 28, 2011

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Atkinson, North Carolina, April is the most active month with 2 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 2011 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: EF1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 2 recorded events.

Property Damage Trends

Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.

$150K$15K$2K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2018 with at least $150K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF1 September 15, 20182018EF1 April 28, 20112011EF0 April 28, 20112011F0 June 13, 19981998© OpenStreetMap contributors
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Notable Tornado Records

The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
September 15, 2018EF1Pender, North Carolina0.39 mi50 yd00$150K
April 28, 2011EF1Pender, North Carolina0.31 mi60 yd00$66K
April 28, 2011EF0Pender, North Carolina6.29 mi50 yd00$33K
June 13, 1998F0Pender, North Carolina0.1 mi20 yd00N/A
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Source And Limits

Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.

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