How many tornadoes has Goldsboro, NC had?
Goldsboro has had 108 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 10 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Goldsboro?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Goldsboro was an EF2 on August 8, 2024.
When is tornado season in Goldsboro?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Goldsboro, with 23 on record. April through June account for 40 of the 108 tornadoes on record near Goldsboro.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
108
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
10
9.3% of total
Peak Month
April
23 on record
Per Year Avg
1.4
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Goldsboro
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
43 total, averaging 2.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
2
2023
1
2022
1
2021
0
2020
0
2019
5
2018
2
2017
0
2016
3
2015
0
2014
4
2013
1
2012
1
2011
9
2010
0
2009
5
2008
8
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
3
1960s
7
1970s
11
1980s
8
1990s
25
2000s
25
2010s
25
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
45
EF1
38
EF2
14
EF3
8
EF4
2
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
6
Feb
7
Mar
16
Apr
23
May
9
Jun
8
Jul
5
Aug
10
Sep
11
Oct
6
Nov
7
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Goldsboro
44 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Goldsboro since 1950, across 10 events. 901 injuries have been reported across all events. 1984 was the deadliest year on record near Goldsboro.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on March 28, 1984, which caused 16 fatalities along a 28.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Goldsboro
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on March 28, 1984 — 16 fatalities, 28.0 mi path, 1,223 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on April 16, 2011 — $141.1M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F4 on March 28, 1984 — 1,407 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on November 23, 1992 — 160.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF2 on August 8, 2024.
What the record shows near Goldsboro
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Goldsboro, with 25 of the 108 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 4 so far. The Goldsboro record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Goldsboro, 83 reached EF0 or EF1 and 24 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Goldsboro is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged. A further 1 near Goldsboro is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Goldsboro has averaged 2.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 43 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 9, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Goldsboro, NC had?
Since 1950, 108 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Goldsboro. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Goldsboro?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Goldsboro was an F4 on March 28, 1984, which caused 16 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Goldsboro?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Goldsboro, with 23 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 Goldsboro been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Goldsboro, 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 Goldsboro?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Goldsboro was an EF2 on August 8, 2024.
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