Hurricanes
Source: North Carolina’s Strongest Hurricanes | NC State
Hurricanes, tropical storms, and their remains can cause problems within the state; even if the center of a tropical storm or hurricane does not directly hit the state, the indirect effects can still have significant impacts. The heavy rain and strong winds can extend over 100 miles from the eye of the storm, and even the remains of a tropical system can still cause damage.
You can learn more about the tropical depressions, tropical storms, and hurricanes that have impacted North Carolina by exploring the Historic Hurricane Track Tool, provided by NOAA.
Did You Know?
Due to its location, many hurricanes, and tropical storms have made direct landfall along the state’s coastline or have passed through or near North Carolina. To learn more about the extremes associated with some of these historic storms, read this article from the State Climate Office of North Carolina.