How many tornadoes has Laurinburg, NC had?
Laurinburg has had 64 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 7 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Laurinburg?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Laurinburg was an EF0 on May 14, 2024.
When is tornado season in Laurinburg?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Laurinburg, with 14 on record. April through June account for 25 of the 64 tornadoes on record near Laurinburg.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
64
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
7
10.9% of total
Peak Month
September
14 on record
Per Year Avg
0.8
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Laurinburg
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
14 total, averaging 0.7 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
3
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
0
2018
4
2017
1
2016
0
2015
1
2014
1
2013
0
2012
1
2011
3
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
3
1960s
7
1970s
9
1980s
9
1990s
9
2000s
13
2010s
11
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
26
EF1
25
EF2
6
EF3
2
EF4
5
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
4
Mar
8
Apr
8
May
12
Jun
5
Jul
0
Aug
8
Sep
14
Oct
2
Nov
3
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Laurinburg
22 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Laurinburg since 1950, across 6 events. 665 injuries have been reported across all events. 1984 was the deadliest year on record near Laurinburg.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on March 28, 1984, which caused 7 fatalities along a 17.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Laurinburg
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on March 28, 1984 — 7 fatalities, 17.0 mi path, 2,113 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on March 28, 1984 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
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 Laurinburg
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Laurinburg, with 13 of the 64 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The Laurinburg record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Laurinburg, 51 reached EF0 or EF1 and 13 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Laurinburg is rated EF4, of which 5 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Laurinburg has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 14 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 4, and 13 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Laurinburg, NC had?
Since 1950, 64 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Laurinburg. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Laurinburg?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Laurinburg was an F4 on March 28, 1984, which caused 7 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Laurinburg?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Laurinburg, with 14 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 Laurinburg been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Laurinburg, there have been 0 EF5 and 5 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 Laurinburg?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Laurinburg was an EF0 on May 14, 2024.
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