Hertford County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Hertford County, NC right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 644 alerts that included Hertford County, roughly 64 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (143 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on May 6, 2025. 17 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Hertford County alert history
Alert events that included Hertford County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 143 | 17 | September 4, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 63 | 1 | September 21, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 61 | 10 | September 4, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 49 | 5 | November 6, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 45 | 8 | September 4, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 36 | 4 | March 9, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 35 | 2 | October 11, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 30 | 3 | September 22, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 26 | 0 | May 6, 2025 |
| Freeze Warning | 25 | 1 | November 14, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 24 | 3 | November 10, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 15 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 15 | 2 | February 4, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 12 | 1 | November 14, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 10 | 0 | September 27, 2024 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 9 | 6 | February 7, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 8 | 1 | July 3, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 7 | 0 | November 16, 2025 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 7 | 2 | January 31, 2026 |
| Tropical Storm Warning | 6 | 0 | September 21, 2023 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 6 | 2 | January 31, 2026 |
| High Wind Warning | 3 | 0 | February 16, 2025 |
| Tropical Storm Watch | 3 | 0 | July 7, 2021 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 3 | 2 | July 4, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 2 | 0 | November 16, 2025 |
| Storm Surge Warning | 1 | 0 | September 4, 2019 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 0 | 2 | February 8, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 0 | 1 | February 1, 2026 |
Tornado history in Hertford County
17 tornadoes have been recorded in Hertford County since 1950, killing 12 people and injuring 78. That ranks 36 of 100 counties in North Carolina. The most recent was on July 8, 2021 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes in Hertford County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2011 | EF3 | Bertie County | 17.9 mi | 1,300 yd | 12 | 58 |
| April 16, 2011 | EF2 | Bertie County | 17.5 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 8 |
| May 9, 2008 | EF2 | Bertie County | 11.7 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 28, 1984 | F2 | Bertie County | 5 mi | 527 yd | 0 | 7 |
| May 16, 1983 | F2 | Hertford County | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2021 | EF0 | Hertford County | 2.8 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 4, 2020 | EF0 | Hertford County | 3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 4, 2020 | EF0 | Hertford County | 5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 3, 2014 | EF0 | Hertford County | 0.9 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
| November 16, 2011 | EF0 | Hertford County | 1.7 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Hertford County
- Population: 19,169 (2024 estimate)
- State: North Carolina
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 037091 (how to use it)