Weather Alerts Map

Washington County weather alerts

1 warning is in effect for Washington County, NC. The most serious is a freeze warning.

Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 595 alerts that included Washington County, roughly 60 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (95 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on May 13, 2025. 13 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.

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Active alerts for Washington County

Freeze Warning

Martin; Pitt; Washington; Greene; Beaufort; Duplin; Lenoir; Jones; Northern Craven; Southern Craven; West Carteret; Inland Onslow; Coastal OnslowUntil · NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST SUNDAY

Full alert text
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.

* WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest risk of impacts from freezing
temperatures will be for areas away from bodies of water.

What to do: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Map data: NWS, OpenFreeMap, OpenStreetMap

Recent alerts in Washington County

IssuedAlertArea
Nov 14, 11:47 AM ESTFreeze WarningMartin; Pitt; Washington; Greene; Beaufort; Duplin; Lenoir; Jones; Northern Craven; Southern Craven; West Carteret; Inland Onslow; Coastal O

Washington County alert history

Alert events that included Washington County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.

Alert type2016–20252026Last issued
Severe Thunderstorm Warning9519September 4, 2026
Heat Advisory8720September 4, 2026
Flood Watch421July 23, 2026
Flood Advisory417September 12, 2026
Tornado Watch402October 11, 2026
Dense Fog Advisory385October 2, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch366September 5, 2026
Freeze Warning252November 15, 2026
Frost Advisory241March 25, 2026
Tornado Warning230May 13, 2025
Wind Advisory202February 7, 2026
Freeze Watch192November 15, 2026
Winter Weather Advisory143February 5, 2026
Cold Weather Advisory137February 9, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning100July 26, 2025
Tropical Storm Warning100September 21, 2023
Flash Flood Warning80July 19, 2025
Winter Storm Warning81January 31, 2026
Winter Storm Watch81January 31, 2026
Tropical Storm Watch60July 7, 2021
Red Flag Warning50March 26, 2022
Coastal Flood Advisory50October 17, 2024
Extreme Heat Watch51July 4, 2026
Flood Warning30November 12, 2020
Hurricane Watch20September 3, 2019
Hurricane Warning20September 4, 2019
Storm Surge Warning20September 4, 2019
Fire Weather Watch20May 8, 2021
High Wind Watch10January 9, 2024
High Wind Warning10January 9, 2024
Extreme Cold Watch02February 8, 2026
Extreme Cold Warning02February 7, 2026

Tornado history in Washington County

13 tornadoes have been recorded in Washington County since 1950, injuring 6 people. That ranks 52 of 100 counties in North Carolina. The most recent was on April 13, 2020 (rated EF0).

EF0: 7EF07EF1: 2EF12EF2: 4EF24EF3: 0EF3EF4: 0EF4EF5: 0EF5
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes in Washington County

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
October 4, 1964F2Martin County54.1 mi50 yd00
September 14, 1973F2Washington County11.2 mi300 yd00
November 17, 1988F2Washington County9 mi50 yd01
May 16, 1983F2Tyrrell County7 mi100 yd05
May 9, 2003F1Washington County1 mi200 yd00

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
April 13, 2020EF0Washington County0.4 mi25 yd00
March 21, 2012EF0Washington County0.1 mi10 yd00
August 26, 2011EF0Washington County0.1 mi50 yd00
September 29, 2010EF0Washington County0.2 mi20 yd00
May 14, 2006F0Washington County1 mi25 yd00

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