How many tornadoes has Statesville, NC had?
Statesville has had 70 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Statesville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Statesville was an EF0 on May 3, 2025.
When is tornado season in Statesville?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Statesville, with 20 on record. April through June account for 28 of the 70 tornadoes on record near Statesville.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
70
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
1.4% of total
Peak Month
May
20 on record
Per Year Avg
0.9
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Statesville
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
27 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
2
2023
2
2022
3
2021
2
2020
0
2019
2
2018
0
2017
6
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
3
2010
5
2009
0
2008
1
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
4
1960s
1
1970s
10
1980s
4
1990s
19
2000s
6
2010s
16
2020s
10
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
23
EF1
35
EF2
11
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
4
Feb
1
Mar
8
Apr
6
May
20
Jun
2
Jul
5
Aug
11
Sep
2
Oct
7
Nov
4
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Statesville
2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Statesville since 1950, across 2 events. 31 injuries have been reported across all events. 2024 was the deadliest year on record near Statesville.
The deadliest single event was an EF1 on January 9, 2024, which caused 1 fatality along a 9.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Statesville
Deadliest Tornado
EF1 on January 9, 2024 — 1 fatality, 9.0 mi path, 250 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF2 on May 24, 2017 — $9.6M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F4 on May 7, 1998 — 1,320 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF1 on August 7, 2023 — 36.2 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 3, 2025.
What the record shows near Statesville
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Statesville, with 19 of the 70 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 10 so far. The Statesville record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Statesville, 58 reached EF0 or EF1 and 12 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Statesville is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Statesville has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 27 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 6, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Statesville, NC had?
Since 1950, 70 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Statesville. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Statesville?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Statesville was an EF1 on January 9, 2024, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Statesville?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Statesville, with 20 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 Statesville been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Statesville, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado 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 Statesville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Statesville was an EF0 on May 3, 2025.
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