Tornadoes in Columbus County
The Storm Prediction Center records 33 tornadoes whose paths touched Columbus County, North Carolina between 1950 and 2024. They killed 8 people and injured 159. The busiest month is April, with 6 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 16 November 2006. The most recent was on 14 May 2024.
- 33tornadoes
- 8deaths
- 159injuries
- 352per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Columbus County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 14 | 42% |
| F1 / EF1 | 12 | 36% |
| F2 / EF2 | 5 | 15% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Columbus County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 2 |
| 1960s | 2 |
| 1970s | 2 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 5 |
| Apr | 6 |
| May | 5 |
| Jun | 3 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 4 |
| Oct | 5 |
| Nov | 2 |
| Dec | 2 |
Records for Columbus County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Sandyfield, North Carolina tornado16 November 2006, F3, 8 deaths, 20 injuries, 2.2 miles long
- Longest path: North Carolina tornado4 October 1964, F2, 54.6 miles long
- Most recent: North Carolina tornado14 May 2024, EF0, 6 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Columbus County
- Sandyfield, North Carolina tornado16 November 2006, F3, 8 deaths, 20 injuries, 2.2 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.