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Eden, NC Tornado History — 38 Tornadoes Since 1950

North Carolina · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Eden, NC had?

Eden has had 38 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.

When was the most recent tornado near Eden?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Eden was an EF2 on September 27, 2024.

When is tornado season in Eden?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Eden, with 8 on record. April through June account for 16 of the 38 tornadoes on record near Eden.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
38
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
2.6% of total
Peak Month
May
8 on record
Per Year Avg
0.5
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Eden

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 12 total, averaging 0.6 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 3
2023 0
2022 1
2021 0
2020 0
2019 0
2018 2
2017 1
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 0
2011 1
2010 2
2009 1
2008 1
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 2
1960s 5
1970s 2
1980s 1
1990s 8
2000s 10
2010s 6
2020s 4

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 6
EF1 24
EF2 7
EF3 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 2
Mar 4
Apr 3
May 8
Jun 5
Jul 4
Aug 3
Sep 5
Oct 3
Nov 1
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Eden

2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Eden since 1950, across 1 event. 62 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near Eden.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on March 20, 1998, which caused 2 fatalities along a 12.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Eden

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on March 20, 1998 — 2 fatalities, 12.0 mi path, 300 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF2 on April 15, 2018 — $67.2M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F1 on May 14, 1967 — 900 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on March 30, 1960 — 56.2 mile track.
Most Recent
EF2 on September 27, 2024.

What the record shows near Eden

The 2000s were the busiest decade near Eden, with 10 of the 38 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 4 so far. The Eden record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Eden, 30 reached EF0 or EF1 and 8 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Eden is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Eden has averaged 0.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 12 in total. 2024 was the busiest of them with 3, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Eden, NC had?
Since 1950, 38 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Eden. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Eden?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Eden was an F3 on March 20, 1998, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Eden?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Eden, with 8 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 Eden?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Eden was an EF2 on September 27, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Eden?
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