Caswell County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Caswell County, NC right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 695 alerts that included Caswell County, roughly 70 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (194 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on March 16, 2026. 6 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Caswell County alert history
Alert events that included Caswell County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 194 | 19 | September 21, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 69 | 1 | July 7, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 49 | 8 | September 5, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 48 | 0 | July 7, 2025 |
| Flood Watch | 46 | 3 | July 21, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 39 | 1 | May 12, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 35 | 3 | February 4, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 28 | 2 | March 16, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 25 | 0 | September 27, 2025 |
| Tornado Watch | 25 | 1 | March 16, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 24 | 2 | March 16, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 21 | 2 | April 21, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 21 | 5 | September 4, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 18 | 1 | April 21, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 14 | 2 | January 30, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 9 | 0 | December 29, 2025 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 9 | 2 | January 30, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 7 | 0 | November 1, 2023 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 4 | 2 | February 1, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 4 | 0 | November 16, 2025 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 2 | 2 | July 4, 2026 |
| High Wind Warning | 1 | 0 | March 1, 2018 |
| Tropical Storm Warning | 1 | 0 | October 28, 2020 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 1 | 1 | January 31, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 1 | 0 | June 24, 2025 |
Tornado history in Caswell County
6 tornadoes have been recorded in Caswell County since 1950, injuring 3 people. That ranks 78 of 100 counties in North Carolina. The most recent was on April 16, 2011 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes in Caswell County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 12, 1964 | F2 | Caswell County | 13.6 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 1 |
| April 16, 2011 | EF1 | Alamance County | 10.7 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 25, 1996 | F1 | Caswell County | 0.1 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 4, 2008 | EF0 | Alamance County | 2.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 7, 1998 | F0 | Caswell County | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 2 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2011 | EF1 | Alamance County | 10.7 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 4, 2008 | EF0 | Alamance County | 2.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 15, 1998 | F0 | Caswell County | 0.1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 7, 1998 | F0 | Caswell County | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 2 |
| July 25, 1996 | F1 | Caswell County | 0.1 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Caswell County
- Population: 22,363 (2024 estimate)
- State: North Carolina
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 037033 (how to use it)