363
Recorded events
0
Direct deaths
8
Direct injuries
$4.4M
Property damage
Thunderstorm Wind in Robeson County, North Carolina: 363 recorded events between 1956 and 2026. The strongest on record measured 109. That places the county #277 nationally and #10 statewide for this hazard.
Decade by decade
Thunderstorm Wind in Robeson County, North Carolina: events per decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
The busiest decade for thunderstorm wind in Robeson County is the 2010s, when 148 of the county's 363 recorded events were logged. Comparing decades is useful for spotting active periods, but the earliest years are thin because systematic reporting for this hazard began later.
Within the Robeson County archive, thunderstorm wind makes up 56.5% of all recorded severe weather across 8 hazard types. Nationally the county sits at #277 for this hazard and #10 within North Carolina, putting it in the 91.3 percentile of all U.S. counties.
Seasonality
Events by month
Jun is the peak month for thunderstorm wind in Robeson County with 96 recorded events, while Oct is the quietest. Seasonality here is a property of the archive as much as the climate: reports cluster where population and spotter networks are densest.
Significant events
Deadliest on record
| Date | Location | Scale | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2016 | RAEMON | 65 | 0 | 2 | $45K |
| Apr 16, 1999 | MAXTON | 70 | 0 | 2 | $40K |
| May 11, 2009 | ALLENTON | 109 | 0 | 1 | $813K |
| Mar 16, 2002 | MAXTON | 90 | 0 | 1 | $750K |
| Aug 3, 1986 | 0 | 0 | 1 | $0 | |
| Jul 8, 1986 | 0 | 0 | 1 | $0 |
Most recent
Latest recorded events
| Date | Location | Magnitude | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | LUMBERTON MUNI ARPT | 52 | $0 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | LUMBERTON MUNI ARPT | 50 | $0 |
| Apr 7, 2025 | TOLARSVILLE | 50 | $0 |
| Apr 7, 2025 | ROZIERS | 50 | $0 |
| Apr 7, 2025 | RENNERT | 50 | $0 |
| Apr 7, 2025 | PEMBROKE | 50 | $0 |
| Aug 3, 2024 | FAIRMONT | 50 | $0 |
| Aug 3, 2024 | MOSS NECK | 50 | $0 |
| Aug 3, 2024 | WHITE POND | 50 | $0 |
| Aug 2, 2024 | NORTH LUMBERTON | 50 | $0 |
Other hazards here
More from Robeson County
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
A super-cell thunderstorm with damaging winds accelerated as it moved across Robeson County. Numerous trees and power lines were down and there was considerable structural damage. A National Weather Service Storm Survey concluded that a wet microburst produced a swath of damaging straight-line winds up to 125 mph. The microburst damage began near the intersection of Wilton Drive and Gem Road. Several trees were uprooted or snapped off and minor to moderate damage was observed to roof shingles and to siding. Significant damage was observed to the east of NC Highway 72. Numerous large trees were snapped off or uprooted along NC Highway 72 and significant structural damage occurred to approximately 8 homes on Sadie Drive. One of these homes was completely destroyed and another lost its entire roof. Several sheds and outbuildings were destroyed in this area. One adult woman suffered broken bones. The damage had a maximum path width of 350 yards and a path length of 2.25 miles. The Robeson County Emergency Manager estimated the damage at $813,000.00.
A NWS Storm survey determined that straight line thunderstorm winds produce extensive damage to a trailer park in the northern part of Robeson county. 18 structures in all were damaged. 8 mobile homes were completely destroyed with one double wide trailer moved 10 feet off its foundation. A large metal electrical tower in the area was also blown down. A woman was injured in her mobile home during the event, dislocating her elbow. Large hail was also produced from the strong thunderstorm, with 2.5" hail reported in the area.
NWS surveyed damage to homes in Prospect, near Red Springs. Damage occurred to 8 homes, with several sustaining significant damage. One roof was blown completely off. Many trees were down, all as a result of straight line winds. The estimated peak wind for the event was 90 mph.
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many thunderstorm wind events are on record in Robeson County, North Carolina?
363 thunderstorm wind events are recorded in Robeson County between 1956 and 2026, causing 0 direct deaths.
What is the strongest thunderstorm wind recorded in Robeson County?
The strongest thunderstorm wind on record in Robeson County measured 109.
Where does the thunderstorm wind data for Robeson County come from?
All events come from the NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, the federal public-domain archive of severe weather reports. Dates are UTC, damage is as reported and not inflation-adjusted, and the most recent entries may still be revised.
Cite this page
“Thunderstorm Wind in Robeson County, North Carolina.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/north-carolina/robeson-county/thunderstorm-wind/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.