How many tornadoes has Lumberton, NC had?
Lumberton has had 89 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 6 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Lumberton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lumberton was an EF0 on May 14, 2024.
When is tornado season in Lumberton?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lumberton, with 18 on record. April through June account for 34 of the 89 tornadoes on record near Lumberton.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
89
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
6
6.7% of total
Peak Month
March
18 on record
Per Year Avg
1.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Lumberton
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
32 total, averaging 1.6 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
5
2023
0
2022
1
2021
2
2020
1
2019
0
2018
4
2017
1
2016
0
2015
2
2014
2
2013
0
2012
1
2011
6
2010
0
2009
4
2008
3
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
4
1960s
7
1970s
12
1980s
8
1990s
17
2000s
16
2010s
16
2020s
9
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
43
EF1
27
EF2
13
EF3
2
EF4
4
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
6
Mar
18
Apr
13
May
13
Jun
8
Jul
3
Aug
3
Sep
16
Oct
2
Nov
5
Dec
2
Casualties on Record Near Lumberton
35 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Lumberton since 1950, across 8 events. 748 injuries have been reported across all events. 1984 was the deadliest year on record near Lumberton.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on March 28, 1984, which caused 12 fatalities along a 40.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Lumberton
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on March 28, 1984 — 12 fatalities, 40.0 mi path, 1,407 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 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 Lumberton
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Lumberton, with 17 of the 89 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 9 so far. The Lumberton record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Lumberton, 70 reached EF0 or EF1 and 19 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Lumberton is rated EF4, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Lumberton has averaged 1.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 32 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 6, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Lumberton, NC had?
Since 1950, 89 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Lumberton. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Lumberton?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Lumberton was an F3 on March 28, 1984, which caused 12 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Lumberton?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lumberton, with 18 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 Lumberton been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Lumberton, there have been 0 EF5 and 4 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 Lumberton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lumberton was an EF0 on May 14, 2024.
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