Tornado History
Scotland Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Scotland, North Carolina. The records below identify 11 tornadoes from 1957 through 2004, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $6.3M, with 0 deaths and 24 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Scotland, 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)
April is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Scotland, North Carolina with 0 deaths
1984 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 37.4 miles in Scotland, North Carolina
Widest tornado: 2,640.0 yards in Scotland, North Carolina
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Mar 28, 1984
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Scotland, North Carolina, April 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: 1984 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 1984 with at least $5.0M 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 | Scotland, North Carolina | 3 mi | 2113 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| March 28, 1984 | F4 | Scotland, North Carolina | 8 mi | 2640 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| April 8, 1957 | F4 | Scotland, North Carolina | 18 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 8 | $250K |
| August 29, 1964 | F3 | Scotland, North Carolina | 7.3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 15 | $250K |
| April 18, 1969 | F3 | Scotland, North Carolina | 37.4 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| October 9, 1976 | F2 | Scotland, North Carolina | 6.1 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 29, 1991 | F1 | Scotland, North Carolina | 8 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| April 14, 1984 | F1 | Scotland, North Carolina | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| August 12, 2004 | F1 | Scotland, North Carolina | 6 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| November 4, 1992 | F0 | Scotland, North Carolina | 0.4 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $250 |
| August 29, 2004 | F0 | Scotland, North Carolina | 0.5 mi | 20 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.