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Tornado History

Kenly Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Kenly, North Carolina as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 4 matching records from 2002 through 2011. The strongest matching rating is EF2 (Considerable damage), the latest matching tornado is April 16, 2011, and minimum reported property damage totals $500K.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes4
Total Deaths1
Total Injuries2
Property Damage$500K
Avg Length4.2 mi
Avg Width119 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Kenly, North Carolina

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

Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
November is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF2 in Kenly, North Carolina with 1 deaths
2008 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 8.59 miles in Kenly, North Carolina
Widest tornado: 150.0 yards in Kenly, North Carolina
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Nov 15, 2008

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Kenly, North Carolina, November 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: 2008 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: EF2 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.

$500K$50K$5K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2008 with at least $500K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF2 November 15, 20082008EF2 November 15, 20082008F1 October 11, 20022002EF1 April 16, 20112011© OpenStreetMap contributors

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
November 15, 2008EF2Johnston, North Carolina0.73 mi150 yd12$500K
November 15, 2008EF2Wilson, North Carolina3.36 mi150 yd00N/A
October 11, 2002F1Johnston, North Carolina4 mi75 yd00N/A
April 16, 2011EF1Johnston, North Carolina8.59 mi100 yd00N/A

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.