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Tornado History
Durham Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Durham, North Carolina. The records below identify 11 tornadoes from 1975 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $28.8M, with 0 deaths and 5 injuries recorded across the listed events.
Key Tornado Statistics
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Check any addressKey Tornado Facts for Durham, North Carolina
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Durham, North Carolina with 0 deaths
1989 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 8.7 miles in Durham, North Carolina
Widest tornado: 150.0 yards in Durham, North Carolina
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Dec 31, 1975
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Durham, 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: 1989 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 1989 with at least $25.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 1989 | F2 | Durham, North Carolina | 8.7 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25.0M |
| April 4, 1984 | F2 | Durham, North Carolina | 1.7 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 4 | $2.5M |
| March 20, 1998 | F2 | Durham, North Carolina | 2.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $600K |
| May 15, 2014 | EF1 | Durham, North Carolina | 0.76 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| February 24, 2016 | EF1 | Durham, North Carolina | 0.43 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| March 31, 2022 | EF1 | Durham, North Carolina | 0.22 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| September 27, 2024 | EF1 | Durham, North Carolina | 0.6 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $30K |
| July 16, 1989 | F1 | Durham, North Carolina | 0 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 23, 2022 | EF0 | Durham, North Carolina | 1.53 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| December 31, 1975 | F0 | Durham, North Carolina | 0.1 mi | 7 yd | 0 | 0 | $250 |
| May 14, 2006 | F0 | Durham, North Carolina | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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.