Tornado Alerts Near Williston, NC 28589

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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All Clear

No active tornado alerts near Williston

There are currently no tornado warnings, watches, or severe thunderstorm alerts in effect for the Williston area. This page updates every 60 seconds from the National Weather Service.

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Moderate

Average per year 1.3 tornados

Peak season month September

Total on record 65 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Williston

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 75 yd	None	8 mi	Jan 10, 2024
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 60 yd	None	8 mi	Jan 10, 2024
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 25 yd	None	12 mi	Sep 17, 2020
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 75 yd	None	26 mi	Apr 13, 2020
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 40 yd	None	14 mi	Nov 24, 2018
EF2	Considerable damage	2.8 mi × 75 yd	None	26 mi	Nov 24, 2018
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 150 yd	None	14 mi	Nov 13, 2018
EF1	Moderate damage	8.2 mi × 200 yd	None	4 mi	Sep 14, 2018
EF1	Moderate damage	9.3 mi × 150 yd	None	2 mi	Sep 14, 2018
EF1	Moderate damage	2.7 mi × 150 yd	None	6 mi	Sep 14, 2018
EF1	Moderate damage	0.6 mi × 250 yd	None	20 mi	Sep 13, 2018
EF1	Moderate damage	0.4 mi × 50 yd	None	5 mi	Sep 2, 2016
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	7 mi	Sep 2, 2016
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 30 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	29 mi	Jun 25, 2016
EF1	Moderate damage	4.2 mi × 167 yd	None	3 mi	Feb 16, 2016
EF1	Moderate damage	3.2 mi × 200 yd	None	16 mi	Nov 26, 2013
EF2	Considerable damage	0.4 mi × 200 yd	0 dead, 2 hurt	17 mi	Nov 26, 2013
EF1	Moderate damage	0.9 mi × 100 yd	None	10 mi	Dec 26, 2012
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	10 mi	May 11, 2008
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 30 yd	None	15 mi	May 11, 2008
EF1	Moderate damage	2.7 mi × 30 yd	None	21 mi	May 11, 2008
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	4 mi	Mar 2, 2007
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	6 mi	Aug 31, 2006
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	13 mi	Aug 31, 2006
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	6 mi	Aug 27, 2006
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	8 mi	Jul 1, 2006
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 25 yd	None	15 mi	Jun 14, 2006
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	23 mi	Aug 27, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	25 mi	Jul 13, 2005
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 25 yd	None	25 mi	Jun 25, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	16 mi	Aug 15, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	15 mi	Aug 15, 2004
EF1	Moderate damage	3 mi × 35 yd	None	5 mi	Jul 17, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	15 mi	Jul 17, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	1 mi	Jun 7, 2004
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 25 yd	None	7 mi	Jun 7, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 25 yd	None	13 mi	Apr 13, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	10 mi	Aug 14, 2003
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	13 mi	Aug 6, 2003
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	15 mi	Jul 2, 2003
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	25 mi	Jul 2, 2003
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 100 yd	None	11 mi	Oct 11, 2002
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 100 yd	None	5 mi	Apr 17, 2001
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 100 yd	None	13 mi	Apr 17, 2001
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	13 mi	Apr 15, 2000
EF0	Light damage	1.5 mi × 25 yd	None	15 mi	Sep 15, 1999
EF1	Moderate damage	3 mi × 35 yd	None	15 mi	Sep 15, 1999
EF2	Considerable damage	2 mi × 20 yd	None	25 mi	Sep 15, 1999
EF1	Moderate damage	8 mi × 10 yd	None	3 mi	Apr 15, 1999
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 40 yd	None	30 mi	Aug 26, 1998
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 30 yd	None	11 mi	Aug 26, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	3 mi	Jul 31, 1998
EF0	Light damage	17 mi × 50 yd	None	11 mi	Jun 2, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	17 mi	Oct 26, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	21 mi	Jul 12, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	22 mi	Jul 11, 1994
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	21 mi	Jun 20, 1991
EF1	Moderate damage	0.7 mi × 100 yd	None	20 mi	Oct 23, 1990
EF2	Considerable damage	0.5 mi × 40 yd	None	7 mi	Sep 15, 1990
EF0	Light damage	1.2 mi × 70 yd	None	15 mi	Sep 23, 1989
EF2	Considerable damage	0.2 mi × 100 yd	None	7 mi	Mar 20, 1989
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 20 yd	None	13 mi	Nov 10, 1987
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	15 mi	Sep 13, 1987
EF1	Moderate damage	1.3 mi × 20 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	13 mi	Jun 9, 1977
EF1	Moderate damage	N/A	None	21 mi	Jul 25, 1976

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Williston over 26 years

65

Total tornados on record

1.3

Average per year

EF2

Strongest recorded

Sep

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

37

EF1

23

EF2

5

EF3

0

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1976 2024

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF2 CARTERET, NO Nov 24, 2018

2.8 mi path

EF2 CARTERET, NO Sep 15, 1999

2 mi path

EF2 CARTERET, NO Sep 15, 1990

0.5 mi path

EF2 CARTERET, NO Nov 26, 2013

0.4 mi path 2 injured

EF2 CARTERET, NO Mar 20, 1989

0.2 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Williston sees the most tornado activity in Sep. Stay alert and have your shelter plan ready.

US Tornado Activity by Month

Jan

2%

Feb

3%

Mar

7%

Apr

10%

May

18%

Jun

16%

Jul

12%

Aug

9%

PEAK

Sep

7%

Oct

6%

Nov

5%

Dec

3%

Current month Peak for Williston

🛡️ Tornado Safety

What to know before, during, and after a tornado

⚠️ Tornado Watch

Meaning: Conditions are favorable for tornado development

Be prepared to take shelter. Stay alert for changing conditions.

🌪️ Tornado Warning

Meaning: A tornado has been spotted or detected on radar

TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY in your nearest safe shelter.

⚠️ Step 1

Tornado Watch — Be Prepared

Conditions are favorable for tornados. Monitor weather alerts, charge your phone, and review your shelter plan. Move vehicles into garages if possible.

🌪️ Step 2

Tornado Warning — Take Cover NOW

A tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. Move immediately to an interior room on the lowest floor (basement, bathroom, closet). Get under sturdy furniture. Stay away from windows.

🔍 Step 3

After a Tornado

Stay in your shelter until the warning expires. Check for injuries, avoid downed power lines, and watch for gas leaks. Document damage for insurance before cleanup.

Where to Shelter

✓ Best: Underground shelter or basement

✓ Good: Interior room on lowest floor

✓ Acceptable: Bathroom or closet (no exterior walls)

✓ If driving: Pull over, get below road level in a ditch

✗ NEVER: Stay in a mobile home — leave for sturdy building

✗ NEVER: Shelter under a highway overpass

📍 Nearby Tornado Monitoring

Cities near Williston with live tracking