Tornado History
Forsyth Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Forsyth, North Carolina. The records below identify 16 tornadoes from 1973 through 2008, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $85.8M, with 0 deaths and 58 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Forsyth, North Carolina
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 8 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Forsyth, North Carolina with 0 deaths
1989 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (9 events)
Longest tornado: 10.5 miles in Forsyth, North Carolina
Widest tornado: 800.0 yards in Forsyth, North Carolina
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on May 5, 1989
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Forsyth, North Carolina, May is the most active month with 8 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 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 1998 with at least $50.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 1998 | F3 | Forsyth, North Carolina | 2 mi | 0.5 yd | 0 | 5 | $50.0M |
| May 5, 1989 | F3 | Forsyth, North Carolina | 10.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 30 | $25.0M |
| May 22, 1985 | F3 | Forsyth, North Carolina | 3.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| May 8, 2008 | EF3 | Forsyth, North Carolina | 2.9 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 2 | $2.5M |
| May 5, 1989 | F2 | Forsyth, North Carolina | 0.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 8 | $2.5M |
| May 5, 1989 | F2 | Forsyth, North Carolina | 5.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 10 | $2.5M |
| June 6, 1981 | F2 | Forsyth, North Carolina | 9.4 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| May 8, 2008 | EF2 | Forsyth, North Carolina | 0.34 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 9, 1980 | F1 | Forsyth, North Carolina | 1.9 mi | 37 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 22, 1983 | F1 | Forsyth, North Carolina | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 5, 1983 | F1 | Forsyth, North Carolina | 0.2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| November 22, 1992 | F1 | Forsyth, North Carolina | 6 mi | 800 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.