Tornado History
Beaufort Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Beaufort, North Carolina. The records below identify 38 tornadoes from 1954 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of EF3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $23.2M, with 2 deaths and 46 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Beaufort, North Carolina
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.6/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 12 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Beaufort, North Carolina with 1 deaths
2008 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (13 events)
Longest tornado: 21.3 miles in Beaufort, North Carolina
Widest tornado: 500.0 yards in Beaufort, North Carolina
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Aug 3, 2020
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Beaufort, North Carolina, April is the most active month with 12 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2008 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 2014 with at least $16.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 25, 2014 | EF3 | Beaufort, North Carolina | 20.99 mi | 350 yd | 1 | 16 | $15.0M |
| October 11, 2002 | F2 | Beaufort, North Carolina | 3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $3.0M |
| March 14, 1975 | F2 | Beaufort, North Carolina | 21.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 20 | $2.5M |
| April 7, 2014 | EF2 | Beaufort, North Carolina | 4.7 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 5 | $1.0M |
| May 17, 1963 | F2 | Beaufort, North Carolina | 8.9 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| March 12, 1968 | F2 | Beaufort, North Carolina | 1 mi | 27 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| October 8, 1996 | F2 | Beaufort, North Carolina | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $30K |
| April 27, 1973 | F2 | Beaufort, North Carolina | 0.5 mi | 123 yd | 1 | 1 | $25K |
| May 27, 1960 | F2 | Beaufort, North Carolina | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| April 24, 1968 | F2 | Beaufort, North Carolina | 2 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 15, 1984 | F1 | Beaufort, North Carolina | 0.1 mi | 83 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 11, 2007 | EF1 | Beaufort, North Carolina | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
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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.