Wake County NC Tornado Warnings — Live Alerts & History
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Tornado History for Wake County (Since 1950)
Tornadoes on Record
36
1950–present · NOAA/SPC
Violent (EF3+)
1
2.8% of total
Fatalities
5
188 injuries
Strongest Rating
F4
Fujita / Enhanced Fujita
Most Recent
August 3, 2024
Latest tornado on record
Recent Tornado Warning History
| Date | Issued | Expired |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2026 | 5:40 PM UTC | 6:15 PM UTC |
| October 11, 2026 | 5:13 PM UTC | 6:00 PM UTC |
| October 11, 2026 | 5:09 PM UTC | 5:47 PM UTC |
| October 11, 2026 | 4:12 PM UTC | 5:00 PM UTC |
| October 11, 2026 | 3:52 PM UTC | 4:15 PM UTC |
Wake County Facts
- FIPS Code
- 37183
- NWS County Code (UGC)
- NCC183
More for Wake County
- North Carolina tornado history
- FEMA disaster declarations in North Carolina
- All North Carolina counties
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