Yes. Tornadoes are not uncommon in North Carolina.
There were 26 recorded tornadoes in North Carolina in 2010.
Yes, North Carolina can experience tornadoes. The state is located in a region known as Tornado Alley and is susceptible to severe weather outbreaks, including tornadoes, especially during the spring and summer months. Residents should stay informed and have a safety plan in place in case of tornado warnings.
South Carolina averages 27 tornadoes per year.
The most recent confirmed tornado (as of August 26, 2011) was an F1 that damage trees near Kirkwall, Ontario on August 24. There have been unconfirmed reports of tornadoes in North Carolina associated with the outer bands of Hurricane Irene.
A tornado can move in any direction, but the most common direction of travel is southwest to northeast. Southeast-moving tornadoes are not uncommon.
Yes. North Carolina gets both tornadoes and hurricanes.
65 tornadoes occurred in North Carolina in 2011.
Yes. Tornadoes are not uncommon in North Carolina.
There were 26 recorded tornadoes in North Carolina in 2010.
Tornadoes are actually not uncommon in North Carolina. It has a warm climate prone to strong thunderstorms.
Tornadoes appear to be most common in the eastern and central portions of North Carolina.
North Carolina averages 33 tornadoes per year.
Yes, tornadoes can occur in North Carolina. The state is part of the region known as "Tornado Alley East," where there is a higher frequency of tornadoes compared to other parts of the U.S. Tornadoes in North Carolina are most common in the spring and early summer months.
North Carolina averages about 30 tornadoes per year.
There were 26 tornadoes in North Carolina in 2010.
In the years 1970-2009 there were 938 tornadoes in North Carolina. Records for 2010 are not yet available.
NC is about average compared with the rest of the USA.