Tornado History
Person Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Person, North Carolina. The records below identify 11 tornadoes from 1964 through 2013, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.6M, with 0 deaths and 2 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Person, North Carolina
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Person, North Carolina with 0 deaths
2010 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 9.66 miles in Person, North Carolina
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in Person, North Carolina
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Oct 27, 2010
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Person, North Carolina, July is the most active month with 3 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2010 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 2011 with at least $400K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2011 | EF2 | Person, North Carolina | 9.66 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 2 | $400K |
| July 12, 1964 | F2 | Person, North Carolina | 3.6 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| October 27, 1995 | F2 | Person, North Carolina | 4 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 6, 1981 | F1 | Person, North Carolina | 3.6 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 28, 2010 | EF1 | Person, North Carolina | 4.05 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| October 27, 2010 | EF1 | Person, North Carolina | 0.56 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
| May 5, 1977 | F1 | Person, North Carolina | 0.5 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| July 2, 2013 | EF0 | Person, North Carolina | 0.43 mi | 180 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| June 8, 1995 | F0 | Person, North Carolina | 1 mi | 35 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 7, 2005 | F0 | Person, North Carolina | 1 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| October 27, 2010 | EF0 | Person, North Carolina | 0.56 mi | 50 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.