Tornado History
Wilmington Tornado History
This location page summarizes tornado records that list Wilmington, North Carolina as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 5 matching records from 1998 through 1999. The strongest matching rating is F1 (Moderate damage), the latest matching tornado is September 15, 1999, and minimum reported property damage totals $415K.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Wilmington, North Carolina
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 2.5 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Wilmington, North Carolina with 0 deaths
1998 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 2 miles in Wilmington, North Carolina
Widest tornado: 40.0 yards in Wilmington, North Carolina
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on May 7, 1998
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Wilmington, North Carolina, May 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.
Summary: 1998 was the most active year with 4 recorded tornadoes.
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.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1998 with at least $415K in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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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.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 8, 1998 | F1 | New Hanover, North Carolina | 0.2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 3 | $175K |
| June 19, 1998 | F1 | New Hanover, North Carolina | 2 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| May 23, 1998 | F1 | New Hanover, North Carolina | 1.5 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 1 | $50K |
| May 7, 1998 | F1 | New Hanover, North Carolina | 2 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $40K |
| September 15, 1999 | F0 | New Hanover, North Carolina | 2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/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.