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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
444 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026


...NWS Damage Survey for March 12th, 2026 Tornado Event in Florence, NC...

.Florence Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-1
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Path Length /statute/:  TBD miles
Path Width /maximum/:   TBD yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               1

Start Date:             March 12, 2026
Start Time:             256 pm EDT
Start Location:         3 WNW Florence, NC
Start Lat/Lon:          TBD

End Date:               March 12, 2026
End Time:               306 pm EDT
End Location:           Florence, NC
End Lat/Lon:            TBD

This is a preliminary survey to get the top estimated wind speeds and EF rating
out ASAP. Future details such as width, length, and additional information
will be sent later this evening, and may again be updated on Saturday. 


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EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS
Storm Data.

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CQD/Heden

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National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
455 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026


...NWS Damage Survey for March 12th, 2026 Tornado Event in Fairfield Harbour, 
NC...

.Fairfield Harbour Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 to 100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  TBD miles
Path Width /maximum/:   TBD yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             March 12, 2026
Start Time:             245 pm EDT
Start Location:         Fairfield Harbour, NC
Start Lat/Lon:          TBD

End Date:               March 12, 2026
End Time:               247 pm EDT
End Location:           Fairfield Harbour, NC
End Lat/Lon:            TBD

This is a preliminary survey to get the top estimated wind speeds and EF rating
out ASAP. Future details such as width, length, and additional information
will be sent later this evening, and may again be updated on Saturday. 

More sporadic damage was found east of this path toward Highway 306 in Pamlico
County and also near Whortonsville. This eventually may be considered as one
continous path. For now we will send out an additional survey for the area
near Whortonsville.  Additional updates may occur this evening and again this
weekend as more data comes into the office.


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EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS
Storm Data.

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CQD/Heden

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National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
501 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026


...NWS Damage Survey for March 12th, 2026 Tornado Event in Whortonsville, 
NC...

.Whortonsville Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 to 100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  TBD miles
Path Width /maximum/:   TBD yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             March 12, 2026
Start Time:             303 pm EDT
Start Location:         1 E Whortonsville, NC
Start Lat/Lon:          TBD

End Date:               March 12, 2026
End Time:               305 pm EDT
End Location:           1 E Whortonsville, NC
End Lat/Lon:            TBD

This is a preliminary survey to get the top estimated wind speeds and EF rating
out ASAP. Future details such as width, length, and additional information
will be sent later this evening, and may again be updated on Saturday. 

More sporadic damage was found west of this path toward Highway 306 in Pamlico
County and also near Fairfield Harbour. This eventually may be considered as one
continous path. Additional updates may occur this evening and again this
weekend as more data comes into the office.


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EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS
Storm Data.

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CQD/Heden

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National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
535 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026


...NWS Damage Survey for March 12th, 2026 Tornado Event in Florence, NC...

.Florence Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-1
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               1

Start Date:             March 12, 2026
Start Time:             256 pm EDT
Start Location:         3 WNW Florence, NC
Start Lat/Lon:          35.141137/-76.662916

End Date:               March 12, 2026
End Time:               306 pm EDT
End Location:           Florence, NC
End Lat/Lon:            35.143465/-76.635358

The track started near or just south of the Bay River just to the west of Arant
and Murphy Farm Road. Damage consisted of multiple softwood or pine trees snapped
or uprooted. Multiple small campers were overturned along Murphy Farm Road.
Some pine trees were debarked along Murphy Farm Road. This would indicate
peak winds may have briefly approached EF2 damage here based on guidance.
However, this grove of trees was completely in the open and wind was likely
enhanced here. In addition, no damage before or after this location supported
higher wind speeds.

The damage path continued east of Murphy Farm Road and along Florence Road.
Near the intersection of this location and just north of Florence Road, more 
than 20 softwood trees were uprooted and snapped. A clear, convergent path was
found through the woods. The damage path continued along Florence Road, where 
more softwood trees were snapped and uprooted near the entrance to Bay Shores
Road. Here 3 power power poles were damaged with the cross arms broken. 
The path continued along Florence Road, with more softwood trees snapped and
uprooted just south of Moore Creek.  At this location a convergent path
was still noted with uprooted trees in different directions. Wind speeds
along this part of the path were likely between 90 and 100 MPH.

The path ended along Florence Road, where the peak of the winds may have
occurred or approaching 105 MPH. A brick outside wall was blown inward,
with substantial damage to a sun porch. An occupant in the sun porch during
the storm was injured. Multiple softwood trees were snapped near this location.
The damage path ended to the east north east of this location in a field. 
Damage at a nearby house consisted of siding and drip edging blown in the
opposite direction of the storm path, again consistent with the damage pattern
of a tornado.

We extend a special appreciation and thanks to the Pamlico County Emergency
Services and the residents of Pamlico County for aiding in our storm survey 
today. 

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EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS
Storm Data.

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CQD/Heden

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National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
619 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026


...NWS Damage Survey for March 12th, 2026 Tornado Event in Fairfield Harbour, 
NC...

.Fairfield Harbour Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 to 100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  0.6 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             March 12, 2026
Start Time:             245 pm EDT
Start Location:         Fairfield Harbour, NC
Start Lat/Lon:          35.066080/-76.967537

End Date:               March 12, 2026
End Time:               247 pm EDT
End Location:           Fairfield Harbour, NC
End Lat/Lon:            35.066721/-76.957382


The track started along the waters edge just was of Dockside Drive. A large
section of a well built roof was blown more than 100 yards to the east south
east. Sporadic damage included a pine tree that was snaped from the base.
Some minor damage including siding, and drip edging, was noted on the east sides
of the condo or in the opposite direction of the storm path. Estimated wind
speeds here were consistent with EF-1 damage or between 90 and 100 MPH.

A damage path continued to the east across Cardinal Drive where a large pine 
tree was snapped 30 feet up from the base. Other smaller trees were uprooted,
with missing roof shingles and minor siding damage. While the main damage
path continued toward the east, again minor damage was noted on the opposite
side of the home, or roughly opposite the direction of the storm motion.
Estimated windspeeds here were consistent with EF-1 damage or between 90
and 100 MPH.

Throughout the Fairfield Harbour neighorhood sporadic damage was found,
mainly consisting of snapped softwood trees, along with some loss of roofing
materials, mainly consisting of shingles blown off, but not the major loss
of any roofing stucture. Estimated wind speeds here were consistent with EF-1
damage or between 90 and 100 MPH.

The path continued east and ended near Broad Creek Road, where more tree
damage occurred. More sporadic damage was found east of this path toward
Highway 306 in Pamlico County and also near Whortonsville. Additional updates
may occur again this weekend as more data comes into the office.


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EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS
Storm Data.

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CQD/Heden

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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
631 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026


...NWS Damage Survey for March 12th, 2026 Tornado Event in 
Whortonsville, NC...

.Whortonsville Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 to 100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  0.4 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             March 12, 2026
Start Time:             303 pm EDT
Start Location:         1 E Whortonsville, NC
Start Lat/Lon:          35.097923/-76.612443

End Date:               March 12, 2026
End Time:               305 pm EDT
End Location:           1 E Whortonsville, NC
End Lat/Lon:            35.098424/-76.606808

The track started roughly 1 mile east of Whortonsville, over an
area of trees aross the river from the end of Buxton Avenue. The
path continued toward Buxton Avenue where a large porch and a small
portion of an adjacent roof was blown 60 yards to the east. Multiple
large pine trees were snapped or uprooted near this location. Minor
damage to the siding was found on the opposite side of the houses, or
in the opposite direction of the storm motion. Estimated wind speeds
here were consistent with EF-1 damage or between 90 and 100 MPH.

The damage path continued to the east where more softwood trees were
snapped along S. Dawn Street before ending near Paradise Shores Road.
The path may have continued beyond this point but it was in an area 
that was not accessable. Estimated wind speeds here were consistent
with EF-1 damage or between 90 and 100 MPH.

More sporadic damage was found west of this path toward Highway 306 in
Pamlico County and also near Fairfield Harbour. This eventually may be
considered as one continous path. Additional updates may occur this evening
and again this weekend as more data comes into the office.


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EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS
Storm Data.



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CQD/Heden

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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
813 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...NWS Damage Survey for March 12th, 2026 Tornado Event in 
Maysville, NC...

.Maysville Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  0.25 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   50 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/12/2026
Start Time:             02:26 PM EDT
Start Location:         2 WSW Maysville / Onslow County / NC
Start Lat/Lon:          34.9030 / -77.2713

End Date:               03/12/2026
End Time:               02:27 PM EDT
End Location:           2 WSW Maysville / Onslow County / NC
End Lat/Lon:            34.9027 / -77.2668

Survey Summary:
A tornado touched down near a farm on White Oak River Road in
Maysville. The tornado damaged a farm building, causing
significant roof damage, the collapse and removal of barn doors,
and peeling off siding. Debris was blown downstream into a nearby
field. Within the debris field, a 2x4 was impaled into the ground.
The tornado then went on to damage a row of trees before lifting.
Within the area of damaged trees, some trees were snapped in half.

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EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in
NWS Storm Data.


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DAG