Tornado History
Rutherford Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Rutherford, North Carolina. The records below identify 12 tornadoes from 1973 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $448K, with 0 deaths and 10 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Rutherford, North Carolina
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Rutherford, North Carolina with 0 deaths
1975 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 9.44 miles in Rutherford, North Carolina
Widest tornado: 400.0 yards in Rutherford, North Carolina
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 18, 1975
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Rutherford, North Carolina, May is the most active month with 5 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1975 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 1989 with at least $250K 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 5, 1989 | F4 | Rutherford, North Carolina | 6 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 18, 1975 | F2 | Rutherford, North Carolina | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| January 11, 2012 | EF2 | Rutherford, North Carolina | 3.8 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 10 | N/A |
| October 23, 2017 | EF1 | Rutherford, North Carolina | 9.44 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| July 7, 2005 | F1 | Rutherford, North Carolina | 0.7 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| May 18, 1975 | F1 | Rutherford, North Carolina | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| October 26, 2010 | EF0 | Rutherford, North Carolina | 0.27 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| April 10, 2021 | EF0 | Rutherford, North Carolina | 0.07 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $5K |
| September 25, 2024 | EF0 | Rutherford, North Carolina | 0.38 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | $5K |
| May 27, 1973 | F0 | Rutherford, North Carolina | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 24, 2000 | F0 | Rutherford, North Carolina | 2 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 8, 2019 | EF0 | Rutherford, North Carolina | 0.15 mi | 30 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.