Tornado History

Smithfield Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Smithfield, North Carolina as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 2 matching records from 2011 through 2019. The strongest matching rating is EF2 (Considerable damage), the latest matching tornado is September 5, 2019, and minimum reported property damage totals $25.1M.

Want to check tornado history for a specific address?Use the address lookup to see nearby historical tornado tracks, dates, ratings, and distance from the location.

Check any address
2recorded tornadoes
EF2 (Considerable damage)highest rating
$25.1Mminimum property damage
September 5, 2019latest tornado
14.54 milongest listed path
800 ydwidest listed path

Historical Track Sketch

EF2 April 16, 20112011EF0 September 5, 20192019© OpenStreetMap contributors

Rating Breakdown

  • EF2 (Considerable damage)1
  • EF0 (Light damage)1

Most Active Years

  • 20111
  • 20191

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
April 16, 2011EF2Johnston, North Carolina14.54 mi800 yd067$25.0M
September 5, 2019EF0Johnston, North Carolina0.12 mi50 yd00$50K

Want to check a home, business, or exact property?Search any address to compare nearby historical tornado tracks against that specific location.

Check any address

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.