Carrboro, NC Tornado History — 52 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Carrboro, NC had?
Carrboro has had 52 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Carrboro?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Carrboro was an EF1 on July 6, 2025.
When is tornado season in Carrboro?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Carrboro, with 10 on record. April through June account for 18 of the 52 tornadoes on record near Carrboro.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Carrboro
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 18 total, averaging 0.9 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near Carrboro
3 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of Carrboro and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on July 6, 2025 and the most recent on July 6, 2025. They are already counted in the Carrboro totals above; quoted below is the narrative each reporting office filed at the time.
Tree snapped and fell on a home in the cul-de-sac of Casey Ln. Other minor tree damage evident on Saddle Club Rd. (RAH)
A tornado touched down along Mount Hermon Rock Creek Rd in Southwest Alamance County... just north of Russell McPherson Rd. It then tracked south a short distance befor (RAH)
WNCN meteorologist observed multiple trees down... including at least one large pine snapped... in the 4000 block of Moncure Pittsboro Rd. (RAH)
Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Casualties on Record Near Carrboro
12 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Carrboro since 1950, across 3 events. 273 injuries have been reported across all events. 2011 was the deadliest year on record near Carrboro.
The deadliest single event was an EF3 on April 16, 2011, which caused 6 fatalities along a 65.2-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Carrboro
What the record shows near Carrboro
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Carrboro, with 11 of the 52 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Carrboro record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Carrboro, 42 reached EF0 or EF1 and 10 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Carrboro is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Carrboro has averaged 0.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 18 in total. 2025 was the busiest of them with 4, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.