Tornado History
Burke Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Burke, North Carolina. The records below identify 10 tornadoes from 1974 through 2017, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $15.8M, with 0 deaths and 8 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Burke, North Carolina
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Burke, North Carolina with 0 deaths
2017 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 6.9 miles in Burke, North Carolina
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in Burke, North Carolina
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 24, 2000
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Burke, North Carolina, May is the most active month with 4 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2017 was the most active year with 3 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 2012 with at least $13.4M 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 11, 2012 | EF2 | Burke, North Carolina | 4.15 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 8 | $13.4M |
| October 23, 2017 | EF2 | Burke, North Carolina | 1 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.5M |
| May 24, 1979 | F2 | Burke, North Carolina | 0.3 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| September 27, 2010 | EF1 | Burke, North Carolina | 2.59 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $400K |
| October 8, 2017 | EF1 | Burke, North Carolina | 2.19 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| April 3, 1974 | F1 | Burke, North Carolina | 6.9 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 24, 2000 | F0 | Burke, North Carolina | 0.3 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| October 8, 2017 | EF0 | Burke, North Carolina | 2.19 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $1K |
| May 24, 2000 | F0 | Burke, North Carolina | 1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 11, 2008 | EF0 | Burke, North Carolina | 0.1 mi | 20 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.