How many tornadoes has Boone, NC had?
Boone has had 11 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Boone?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Boone was an EF1 on September 25, 2024.
When is tornado season in Boone?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Boone, with 3 on record. April through June account for 7 of the 11 tornadoes on record near Boone.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
11
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
April
3 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Boone
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
5 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
1
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
0
2018
0
2017
2
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
1
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1960s
1
1970s
1
1980s
1
1990s
3
2010s
3
2020s
2
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
1
EF1
7
EF2
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
3
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
0
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
0
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Boone
2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Boone since 1950, across 1 event. 6 injuries have been reported across all events. 2011 was the deadliest year on record near Boone.
The deadliest single event was an EF2 on April 27, 2011, which caused 2 fatalities along a 12.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Boone
Deadliest Tornado
EF2 on April 27, 2011 — 2 fatalities, 12.0 mi path, 250 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF2 on April 27, 2011 — $1.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF1 on October 8, 2017 — 400 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on May 5, 1989 — 15.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on September 25, 2024.
What the record shows near Boone
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Boone, with 3 of the 11 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Boone record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Boone, 8 reached EF0 or EF1 and 3 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Boone is rated EF2, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Boone has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 5 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 2, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Boone, NC had?
Since 1950, 11 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Boone. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Boone?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Boone was an EF2 on April 27, 2011, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Boone?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Boone, with 3 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 Boone?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Boone was an EF1 on September 25, 2024.
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