How many tornadoes has Fayetteville, NC had?
Fayetteville has had 68 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 7 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Fayetteville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Fayetteville was an EF0 on May 14, 2024.
When is tornado season in Fayetteville?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Fayetteville, with 11 on record. April through June account for 23 of the 68 tornadoes on record near Fayetteville.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
68
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
7
10.3% of total
Peak Month
May
11 on record
Per Year Avg
0.9
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Fayetteville
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
20 total, averaging 1.0 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
0
2022
1
2021
0
2020
1
2019
1
2018
1
2017
2
2016
0
2015
0
2014
2
2013
0
2012
0
2011
3
2010
0
2009
5
2008
2
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
2
1960s
6
1970s
10
1980s
9
1990s
11
2000s
18
2010s
9
2020s
3
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
30
EF1
22
EF2
9
EF3
5
EF4
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
1
Feb
5
Mar
9
Apr
10
May
11
Jun
2
Jul
3
Aug
6
Sep
10
Oct
2
Nov
6
Dec
3
Casualties on Record Near Fayetteville
31 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Fayetteville since 1950, across 8 events. 856 injuries have been reported across all events. 1984 was the deadliest year on record near Fayetteville.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on March 28, 1984, which caused 12 fatalities along a 40.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Fayetteville
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on March 28, 1984 — 12 fatalities, 40.0 mi path, 1,407 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on April 16, 2011 — $141.1M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F4 on March 28, 1984 — 2,600 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on April 8, 1957 — 121.4 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 14, 2024.
What the record shows near Fayetteville
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Fayetteville, with 18 of the 68 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The Fayetteville record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Fayetteville, 52 reached EF0 or EF1 and 16 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Fayetteville is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Fayetteville has averaged 1.0 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 20 in total. 2009 was the busiest of them with 5, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Fayetteville, NC had?
Since 1950, 68 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Fayetteville. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Fayetteville?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Fayetteville was an F3 on March 28, 1984, which caused 12 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Fayetteville?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Fayetteville, with 11 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.
Has Fayetteville been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Fayetteville, there have been 0 EF5 and 2 EF4 tornadoes recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Fayetteville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Fayetteville was an EF0 on May 14, 2024.
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