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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.
Key Tornado Statistics
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Check any addressKey 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
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 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.