North Carolina is a U.S. state located on the Atlantic Seaboard in the Southeastern United States. Tropical cyclones — storms characterized by a large low-pressure center and numerous thunderstorms that produce strong winds and heavy rain—regularly affect the state.

The list of North Carolina hurricanes before 1900 encompasses 139 tropical cyclones that affected the U.S. state of North Carolina. Collectively, cyclones in North Carolina during the time period resulted in over 775 direct fatalities during the period.

North Carolina was severely impacted by Hurricane Helene during late September 2024, primarily in its western Appalachian region, causing at least 105 reported deaths and significant destruction of infrastructure and residential areas across several settlements. [1] After making landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida on September 27, the hurricane began to traverse over land across …

Jan 14, 2025 · The storm's impact — particularly flooding and landslides — has made it one of the deadliest U.S. storms of the 21st century, with more than 100 confirmed deaths in North Carolina alone,...

Dec 20, 2024 · Nearly 3 months after Helene, survivors face bleak conditions in western North Carolina as the holidays rapidly approach

May 3, 2024 · We've taken a look back through the most historic, deadly and destructive hurricanes in North Carolina's history. The damage and deaths wreaked over the past 60 years by these monster North...

Oct 15, 2020 · The most destructive hurricanes in North Carolina history have always struck in September and October. RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Here are the six most destructive hurricanes ever to hit North...

The North Carolina coast is the most vulnerable to a direct hurricane strike, but inland cities and towns across the state can also be devastated by the high winds and potential tornados, storm surges, flooding and landslides from hurricanes and tropical storms.

Sep 30, 2024 · Massive storm Helene has left a trail of devastation across six states in the south-east US, destroying communities and claiming more than 116 lives. The mountainous region of western North...

Sep 30, 2024 · At least 30 people have died and scores more are unaccounted for in just one county in North Carolina, after Hurricane Helene tore across the state and caused catastrophic flooding.