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Tornado History
Wilson Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Wilson, North Carolina. The records below identify 19 tornadoes from 1953 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $9.3M, with 2 deaths and 21 injuries recorded across the listed events.
Key Tornado Statistics
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Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
August is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF3 in Wilson, North Carolina with 1 deaths
2008 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 25 miles in Wilson, North Carolina
Widest tornado: 350.0 yards in Wilson, North Carolina
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Nov 15, 2008
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Wilson, North Carolina, August 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: 2008 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 2011 with at least $3.1M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2024 | EF3 | Wilson, North Carolina | 6.5 mi | 200 yd | 1 | 0 | $2.0M |
| November 15, 2008 | EF3 | Wilson, North Carolina | 8.19 mi | 100 yd | 1 | 4 | $1.0M |
| March 15, 1953 | F3 | Wilson, North Carolina | 19.6 mi | 27 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| November 8, 1957 | F3 | Wilson, North Carolina | 5.1 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| November 23, 1992 | F3 | Wilson, North Carolina | 25 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 16, 2011 | EF2 | Wilson, North Carolina | 8.97 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 10 | $3.0M |
| May 5, 2009 | EF2 | Wilson, North Carolina | 2.77 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $1.5M |
| September 20, 1954 | F2 | Wilson, North Carolina | 0.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 4 | $250K |
| November 15, 2008 | EF2 | Wilson, North Carolina | 3.36 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| August 11, 2012 | EF1 | Wilson, North Carolina | 0.21 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $350K |
| September 5, 2019 | EF1 | Wilson, North Carolina | 0.85 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| October 11, 2002 | F1 | Wilson, North Carolina | 2 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.