How many tornadoes has Fort Bragg, NC had?
Fort Bragg has had 71 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 7 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Fort Bragg?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Fort Bragg was an EF0 on May 14, 2024.
When is tornado season in Fort Bragg?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Fort Bragg, with 13 on record. April through June account for 23 of the 71 tornadoes on record near Fort Bragg.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
71
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
7
9.9% of total
Peak Month
May
13 on record
Per Year Avg
0.9
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Fort Bragg
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
17 total, averaging 0.8 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
0
2022
1
2021
0
2020
1
2019
1
2018
0
2017
2
2016
0
2015
0
2014
2
2013
0
2012
0
2011
4
2010
0
2009
2
2008
2
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
2
1960s
6
1970s
11
1980s
11
1990s
8
2000s
21
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
26
EF2
8
EF3
5
EF4
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
2
Feb
7
Mar
6
Apr
7
May
13
Jun
3
Jul
4
Aug
6
Sep
12
Oct
2
Nov
6
Dec
3
Casualties on Record Near Fort Bragg
34 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Fort Bragg since 1950, across 8 events. 941 injuries have been reported across all events. 1984 was the deadliest year on record near Fort Bragg.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on March 28, 1984, which caused 12 fatalities along a 40.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Fort Bragg
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on March 28, 1984 — 12 fatalities, 40.0 mi path, 1,407 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on April 16, 2011 — $172.1M 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 Fort Bragg
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Fort Bragg, with 21 of the 71 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The Fort Bragg record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Fort Bragg, 56 reached EF0 or EF1 and 15 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Fort Bragg is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Fort Bragg has averaged 0.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 17 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 4, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Fort Bragg, NC had?
Since 1950, 71 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Fort Bragg. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Fort Bragg?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Fort Bragg was an F3 on March 28, 1984, which caused 12 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Fort Bragg?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Fort Bragg, with 13 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 Fort Bragg been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Fort Bragg, 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 Fort Bragg?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Fort Bragg was an EF0 on May 14, 2024.
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