Tornado History

Caswell Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Caswell, North Carolina. The records below identify 7 tornadoes from 1964 through 2018, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $3.0M, with 0 deaths and 3 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes7
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries3
Property Damage$3.0M
Avg Length2.4 mi
Avg Width97 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Caswell, North Carolina

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

Average 0.1 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Caswell, North Carolina with 0 deaths
1998 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 10 miles in Caswell, North Carolina
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in Caswell, North Carolina
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Jul 12, 1964

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Caswell, North Carolina, July 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.

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Summary: 1998 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 2 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.

$2.0M$200K$20K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2008 with at least $2.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 July 12, 19641964EF1 April 16, 20112011EF1 April 15, 20182018F1 July 25, 19961996EF0 March 4, 20082008F0 May 7, 19981998F0 June 15, 19981998© OpenStreetMap contributors
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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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
July 12, 1964F2Caswell, North Carolina10 mi50 yd01$250K
April 16, 2011EF1Caswell, North Carolina3.39 mi300 yd00$400K
April 15, 2018EF1Caswell, North Carolina2.4 mi175 yd00$100K
July 25, 1996F1Caswell, North Carolina0.1 mi25 yd00$60K
March 4, 2008EF0Caswell, North Carolina0.5 mi50 yd00$2.0M
May 7, 1998F0Caswell, North Carolina0.5 mi50 yd02$200K
June 15, 1998F0Caswell, North Carolina0.1 mi30 yd00$2K
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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.

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