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Tornado History
Rowan Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Rowan, North Carolina. The records below identify 12 tornadoes from 1965 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $2.0M, with 0 deaths and 3 injuries recorded across the listed events.
Key Tornado Statistics
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Check any addressKey Tornado Facts for Rowan, North Carolina
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Rowan, North Carolina with 0 deaths
1996 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 12.08 miles in Rowan, North Carolina
Widest tornado: 550.0 yards in Rowan, North Carolina
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 29, 1996
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Rowan, North Carolina, April 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: 1996 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 2005 with at least $500K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2005 | F2 | Rowan, North Carolina | 0.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| March 28, 2010 | EF1 | Rowan, North Carolina | 3.61 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| April 27, 1965 | F1 | Rowan, North Carolina | 5.1 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| February 25, 1979 | F1 | Rowan, North Carolina | 5.7 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 3 | $250K |
| May 29, 1996 | F1 | Rowan, North Carolina | 2 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| May 29, 1996 | F1 | Rowan, North Carolina | 5 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| April 11, 2024 | EF1 | Rowan, North Carolina | 1.31 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
| August 7, 2023 | EF1 | Rowan, North Carolina | 12.08 mi | 550 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| January 8, 1978 | F1 | Rowan, North Carolina | 0.5 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 5, 1966 | F1 | Rowan, North Carolina | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| April 16, 2011 | EF1 | Rowan, North Carolina | 3.31 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| February 6, 2020 | EF0 | Rowan, North Carolina | 1.52 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.