771
Recorded events
2
Counties affected
24
Direct deaths
$42.3M
Property damage
North Carolina strong wind history: 771 recorded events across 2 counties between 1996 and 2026.
Decade by decade
North Carolina strong wind history by decade
The 2000s are the busiest decade on record with 4 reported strong wind events across North Carolina. Earlier decades are thinner because systematic reporting for this hazard expanded over time, not because the weather was calmer.
County ranking
Counties with the most strong wind events in North Carolina
| Rank | County | Events | Deaths | Damage | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Catawba County | 2 | 0 | $0 | 2000–2000 |
| #2 | Iredell County | 2 | 1 | $5K | 2000–2000 |
Significant events
Deadliest strong wind events in North Carolina
| Date | County | Scale | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2000 | Iredell County | — | 1 | 0 |