Concord weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Concord, NC right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Concord as part of Cabarrus County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Concord
89 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Concord since 1950, killing 1 people and injuring 47. The most recent was on May 3, 2025 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Concord
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 1989 | F4 | Union County | 13 mi | 500 yd | 1 | 6 |
| March 27, 1994 | F3 | — | 18.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 2 |
| April 18, 1969 | F2 | Union County | 27.3 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 9, 2008 | EF2 | Gaston County | 18.2 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 7, 1968 | F2 | Mecklenburg County | 16.7 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2025 | EF0 | Lincoln County | 1.3 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 5, 2025 | EF1 | Union County | 2.3 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| December 29, 2024 | EF0 | Mecklenburg County | 1.7 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 11, 2024 | EF1 | Rowan County | 1.3 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 7, 2023 | EF0 | Mecklenburg County | 2.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Cabarrus County
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 213 | September 18, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 157 | August 21, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 80 | March 9, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 42 | September 5, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 36 | July 23, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 34 | April 9, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 34 | November 11, 2025 |
| Wind Advisory | 34 | February 7, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 33 | September 5, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 28 | September 27, 2024 |
About Concord
- Population: 112,395 (2024 estimate)
- County: Cabarrus County
- State: North Carolina