where was tornado in north carolina

The most recently confirmed tornado in North Carolina was in Jacksonville , in Onslow County, on March 12, 2026.

According to the National Weather Service office in Newport/Morehead City, the tornado:

• Touched down just south-southwest of Jacksonville, NC (around 1 SSW Jacksonville).

• Was rated EF‑0 with estimated peak winds of about 85 mph.

• Had a very short path, about 0.15 miles long and roughly 20 yards wide.

• Damaged the roof and doors of a large metal American Legion building, but caused no injuries or fatalities.

The same storm system also produced another tornado near Maysville , also in the Jacksonville/Onslow County area, a bit later that afternoon, rated EF‑1 with slightly stronger winds and minor structural and tree damage along a short path west-southwest of town.

So if you’re seeing “where was tornado in North Carolina” in today’s news, it’s referring to that March 12, 2026 event around Jacksonville and nearby Maysville in Onslow County, eastern North Carolina.

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