Tornado History
Lenoir Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Lenoir, North Carolina. The records below identify 29 tornadoes from 1961 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $57.8M, with 0 deaths and 49 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Lenoir, North Carolina
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 11 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Lenoir, North Carolina with 0 deaths
1996 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (13 events)
Longest tornado: 10 miles in Lenoir, North Carolina
Widest tornado: 1,223.0 yards in Lenoir, North Carolina
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Apr 15, 1996
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Lenoir, North Carolina, April is the most active month with 11 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1996 was the most active year with 6 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 1984 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 28, 1984 | F4 | Lenoir, North Carolina | 5 mi | 1223 yd | 0 | 0 | $25.0M |
| March 28, 1984 | F3 | Lenoir, North Carolina | 4 mi | 527 yd | 0 | 7 | $25.0M |
| March 14, 1975 | F2 | Lenoir, North Carolina | 8 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| September 16, 1996 | F2 | Lenoir, North Carolina | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $1.0M |
| March 29, 1991 | F1 | Lenoir, North Carolina | 10 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 33 | $2.5M |
| September 16, 1996 | F1 | Lenoir, North Carolina | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $1.0M |
| April 1, 1998 | F1 | Lenoir, North Carolina | 1.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $350K |
| April 15, 1996 | F1 | Lenoir, North Carolina | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| April 1, 1998 | F1 | Lenoir, North Carolina | 1.5 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 3 | $90K |
| April 1, 1998 | F1 | Lenoir, North Carolina | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $30K |
| August 20, 1961 | F1 | Lenoir, North Carolina | 1 mi | 27 yd | 0 | 2 | $25K |
| September 14, 1973 | F1 | Lenoir, North Carolina | 5.2 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
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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.