Tornado History
Pamlico Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Pamlico, North Carolina. The records below identify 20 tornadoes from 1963 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $5.8M, with 1 deaths and 45 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Pamlico, North Carolina
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.6/yr in last decade)
September is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Pamlico, North Carolina with 1 deaths
1999 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 30 miles in Pamlico, North Carolina
Widest tornado: 250.0 yards in Pamlico, North Carolina
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Sep 15, 1999
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Pamlico, North Carolina, September is the most active month with 7 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1999 was the most active year with 4 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 1988 with at least $2.5M 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 17, 1965 | F3 | Pamlico, North Carolina | 24 mi | 100 yd | 1 | 40 | $2.5M |
| September 15, 1999 | F2 | Pamlico, North Carolina | 10 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $700K |
| September 29, 1963 | F2 | Pamlico, North Carolina | 6.6 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| November 28, 1988 | F1 | Pamlico, North Carolina | 30 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 5 | $2.5M |
| April 19, 1988 | F1 | Pamlico, North Carolina | 0.6 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| September 13, 2018 | EF1 | Pamlico, North Carolina | 1.27 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| August 3, 2020 | EF1 | Pamlico, North Carolina | 2.33 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| March 12, 2026 | EF1 | Pamlico, North Carolina | 0.6 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| March 12, 2026 | EF1 | Pamlico, North Carolina | 1.57 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| March 12, 2026 | EF1 | Pamlico, North Carolina | 0.32 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| March 21, 1983 | F0 | Pamlico, North Carolina | 0.1 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| October 13, 2004 | F0 | Pamlico, North Carolina | 0.1 mi | 20 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.