Tornado History
Davidson Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Davidson, North Carolina. The records below identify 16 tornadoes from 1958 through 2016, including a highest listed rating of EF2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $22.7M, with 2 deaths and 22 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Davidson, North Carolina
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
March is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF2 in Davidson, North Carolina with 2 deaths
1973 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 10.07 miles in Davidson, North Carolina
Widest tornado: 200.0 yards in Davidson, North Carolina
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Sep 14, 2007
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Davidson, North Carolina, March 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: 1973 was the most active year with 2 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 2011 with at least $20.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 16, 2011 | EF2 | Davidson, North Carolina | 10.07 mi | 200 yd | 2 | 15 | $20.0M |
| March 28, 2010 | EF2 | Davidson, North Carolina | 1.39 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 5 | $1.2M |
| March 28, 2010 | EF1 | Davidson, North Carolina | 0.83 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $750K |
| May 28, 1973 | F1 | Davidson, North Carolina | 1.3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 24, 1975 | F1 | Davidson, North Carolina | 3 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| February 3, 2016 | EF1 | Davidson, North Carolina | 1.67 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| May 7, 1998 | F1 | Davidson, North Carolina | 0.1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| October 8, 1976 | F1 | Davidson, North Carolina | 0.5 mi | 13 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 17, 1973 | F1 | Davidson, North Carolina | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 2 | $2K |
| February 18, 1960 | F1 | Davidson, North Carolina | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| February 3, 2016 | EF0 | Davidson, North Carolina | 1.03 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| March 19, 1992 | F0 | Davidson, North Carolina | 0.2 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $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.