How many tornadoes has Albemarle, NC had?
Albemarle has had 55 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Albemarle?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Albemarle was an EF1 on August 7, 2023.
When is tornado season in Albemarle?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Albemarle, with 16 on record. April through June account for 25 of the 55 tornadoes on record near Albemarle.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
55
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
May
16 on record
Per Year Avg
0.7
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Albemarle
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
11 total, averaging 0.6 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
1
2022
2
2021
1
2020
3
2019
1
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
1
2010
0
2009
0
2008
2
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
5
1960s
6
1970s
12
1980s
8
1990s
8
2000s
7
2010s
2
2020s
7
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
EF0
14
EF1
29
EF2
12
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
1
Feb
7
Mar
7
Apr
4
May
16
Jun
5
Jul
3
Aug
2
Sep
5
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
2
Have any tornadoes near Albemarle been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Albemarle from any of the 55 tornadoes since 1950, though 16 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Albemarle
Costliest Tornado
F1 on March 29, 1991 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF1 on August 7, 2023 — 550 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on April 6, 1956 — 56.4 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on August 7, 2023.
What the record shows near Albemarle
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Albemarle, with 12 of the 55 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 7 so far. The Albemarle record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Albemarle, 43 reached EF0 or EF1 and 12 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Albemarle is rated EF2, of which 12 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Albemarle has averaged 0.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 11 in total. 2020 was the busiest of them with 3, and 13 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Albemarle, NC had?
Since 1950, 55 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Albemarle. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Albemarle?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Albemarle, with 16 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
When was the most recent tornado near Albemarle?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Albemarle was an EF1 on August 7, 2023.
How do I get tornado warnings for Albemarle?
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