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North Carolina Weather Update: 10 Tornadoes Confirmed in One Day
Raleigh, NC – A historic tornado outbreak across central North Carolina has now been confirmed as the region's most active tornado day on record, with 10 tornadoes touching down, winds reaching 115 mp
By Jordan Mercer · 2026-11-12T21:16:28.402Z
Raleigh, NC – A historic tornado outbreak across central North Carolina has now been confirmed as the region's most active tornado day on record, with 10 tornadoes touching down, winds reaching 115 mph and nearly 21 miles of damage.
According to an updated report released Thursday, Nov. 12, by the National Weather Service in Raleigh, the tornadoes occurred Oct. 11, 2026, between 10:14 a.m. and 1:47 p.m.
Seven of the 10 tornadoes developed during an especially intense 85 minute period between 12:02 p.m. and 1:27 p.m.
The National Weather Service confirmed two EF 2 tornadoes, five EF 1 tornadoes and three EF 0 tornadoes.
The strongest tornadoes struck near Candor and Fayetteville, both receiving EF 2 ratings with estimated peak winds of 115 mph.
Other confirmed tornadoes included Carpenter at 110 mph, Jordan Lake and Perry Creek at 107 mph, Linden at 105 mph and Louisburg at 100 mph.
Three weaker EF 0 tornadoes were confirmed near Clayton, where winds reached 85 mph, and near Brier Creek Reservoir and Harrells, where winds reached 80 mph.
The tornado tracks stretched across multiple communities in central North Carolina, including areas near Raleigh, Fayetteville and surrounding counties.
Despite the widespread activity, officials reported just one injury and no fatalities.
The National Weather Service said Oct. 11 established a new record for the most confirmed tornadoes in a single day in central North Carolina history.
The nearly 21 miles of documented damage reflects the combined impact of the tornadoes, according to the weather service.
Thursday's updated findings provide a clearer picture of the outbreak's intensity and geographic reach following storm surveys.
The report describes a past weather event, not an active tornado warning.