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Tornado History

Avery Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Avery, North Carolina. The records below identify 2 tornadoes from 1965 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $25K, with 0 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes2
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries1
Property Damage$25K
Avg Length1.6 mi
Avg Width168 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Avery, North Carolina

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

Average 0.0 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 1 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Avery, North Carolina with 0 deaths
1965 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 1960s had the most tornado activity (1 events)
Longest tornado: 2.64 miles in Avery, North Carolina
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in Avery, North Carolina
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Apr 9, 1965

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Avery, North Carolina, April is the most active month with 1 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 1965 was the most active year with 1 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F2 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 1 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.

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Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1965 with at least $25K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 April 9, 19651965EF1 August 14, 20232023© 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
April 9, 1965F2Avery, North Carolina0.5 mi300 yd01$25K
August 14, 2023EF1Avery, North Carolina2.64 mi35 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.