Tornadoes in Rockingham County
The Storm Prediction Center records 13 tornadoes whose paths touched Rockingham County, North Carolina between 1960 and 2024. They killed 2 people and injured 34. The busiest month is May, with 5 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 20 March 1998. The most recent was on 27 September 2024.
- 13tornadoes
- 2deaths
- 34injuries
- 230per 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 Rockingham County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 2 | 15% |
| F1 / EF1 | 9 | 69% |
| F2 / EF2 | 1 | 8% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 8% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Rockingham 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 |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 2 |
| 1970s | 1 |
| 1980s | 1 |
| 1990s | 2 |
| 2000s | 3 |
| 2010s | 2 |
| 2020s | 2 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 2 |
| Apr | 1 |
| May | 5 |
| Jun | 1 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Rockingham County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Eden, North Carolina tornado20 March 1998, F3, 2 deaths, 27 injuries, 12 miles long
- Longest path: North Carolina tornado30 March 1960, F1, 56.2 miles long
- Most recent: North Carolina tornado27 September 2024, EF1, 0.4 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Rockingham County
- Eden, North Carolina tornado20 March 1998, F3, 2 deaths, 27 injuries, 12 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.