How many tornadoes has Pinehurst, NC had?
Pinehurst has had 38 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Pinehurst?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Pinehurst was an EF1 on May 21, 2020.
When is tornado season in Pinehurst?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Pinehurst, with 9 on record. April through June account for 12 of the 38 tornadoes on record near Pinehurst.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
38
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
7.9% of total
Peak Month
September
9 on record
Per Year Avg
0.5
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Pinehurst
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
5 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
1
2019
1
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
3
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
2
1960s
2
1970s
8
1980s
5
1990s
4
2000s
12
2010s
4
2020s
1
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
15
EF1
17
EF2
3
EF3
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
3
Mar
4
Apr
3
May
7
Jun
2
Jul
2
Aug
6
Sep
9
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Pinehurst
8 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Pinehurst since 1950, across 2 events. 302 injuries have been reported across all events. 2011 was the deadliest year on record near Pinehurst.
The deadliest single event was an EF3 on April 16, 2011, which caused 6 fatalities along a 65.2-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Pinehurst
Deadliest Tornado
EF3 on April 16, 2011 — 6 fatalities, 65.2 mi path, 500 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on April 16, 2011 — $172.1M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF3 on April 16, 2011 — 800 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF3 on April 16, 2011 — 65.2 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on May 21, 2020.
What the record shows near Pinehurst
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Pinehurst, with 12 of the 38 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Pinehurst record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Pinehurst, 32 reached EF0 or EF1 and 6 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Pinehurst is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Pinehurst has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 5 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 3, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Pinehurst, NC had?
Since 1950, 38 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Pinehurst. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Pinehurst?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Pinehurst was an EF3 on April 16, 2011, which caused 6 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Pinehurst?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Pinehurst, with 9 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.
When was the most recent tornado near Pinehurst?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Pinehurst was an EF1 on May 21, 2020.
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