Tornadoes in Transylvania County
The Storm Prediction Center records 3 tornadoes whose paths touched Transylvania County, North Carolina between 1974 and 1984. None of them is recorded as having killed anyone. The busiest month is January, with 1 tornadoes. The strongest was an F2 on 10 January 1975. The most recent was on 20 June 1984.
- 3tornadoes
- 0deaths
- 0injuries
- 79per 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 Transylvania County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 1 | 33% |
| F1 / EF1 | 1 | 33% |
| F2 / EF2 | 1 | 33% |
| F3 / EF3 | 0 | 0% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Transylvania County tornadoes over time
The 1980s only run to 1984, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 2 |
| 1980s | 1 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 1 |
| May | 0 |
| Jun | 1 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Transylvania County
- Strongest and Longest path: North Carolina tornado10 January 1975, F2, 4.3 miles long
- Most recent: North Carolina tornado20 June 1984, F0, 0.3 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.