Stallings, NC Tornado History — 72 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Stallings, NC had?
Stallings has had 72 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Stallings?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Stallings was an EF1 on March 5, 2025.
When is tornado season in Stallings?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Stallings, with 17 on record. Spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Stallings
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 20 total, averaging 1.0 per year over this window.
Preliminary tornado reports near Stallings since December 29, 2025
These is a preliminary report, not confirmed tornadoes. It has not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and is not counted in the confirmed totals above.
Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete. Ratings are omitted until a survey assigns one.
Confirmed records above are complete through December 29, 2025. NOAA publishes the confirmed archive annually, so tornadoes after that date appear here first and move into the totals above once finalized.
Within 25 miles of Stallings. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Casualties on Record Near Stallings
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Stallings since 1950, across 1 event. 61 injuries have been reported across all events. 1989 was the deadliest year on record.
The deadliest single event was a F4 on May 5, 1989, which caused 1 fatality along a 13.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Stallings
About Tornadoes in Stallings
This overview was written April 23, 2026. The tornado counts and notable-event figures elsewhere on this page reflect the latest data and may differ from this summary.
Stallings, North Carolina, sits in a region that has experienced considerable tornado activity over the past seven decades. According to the NOAA Storm Prediction Center, 66 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of the city since 1950. The 1970s saw the highest concentration of activity with 15 tornadoes, while the 2010s recorded 11 events. Through the first half of the 2020s, five tornadoes have already occurred, most recently an EF1 on March 5, 2025, which caused $150,000 in property damage along a 2.3-mile path.
The intensity distribution of these tornadoes reflects typical patterns seen across the Southeast. The majority have been rated EF0 or EF1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with 22 and 28 events respectively. Thirteen tornadoes reached EF2 strength, while stronger storms have been rare but significant. Two EF3 tornadoes and one EF4 tornado have impacted the area, with the latter representing the most severe event on record.
The deadliest tornado in the area's recorded history was an F4 that struck on May 6, 1989, claiming one life and causing $27.5 million in property damage. This storm carved a 13-mile path with a maximum width of 500 yards, making it also the widest tornado on record for the region. The costliest event was an F3 tornado on March 27, 1994, which produced an equal $27.5 million in damage despite causing no fatalities, traveling 18.5 miles with a 200-yard width. The longest-tracked tornado was an F2 on March 24, 1975, which maintained its path for 30.6 miles.
Seasonally, May stands out as the peak month for tornado activity near Stallings, with 15 tornadoes recorded during this month since 1950. This aligns with the broader spring severe weather season when atmospheric conditions across the region become most favorable for supercell thunderstorm development and tornadogenesis.