EF-0 Tornado Confirmed in Madison County, North Carolina
EF-0 Tornado Confirmed in Madison County, North Carolina
US · Published Jul 31, 2026
The National Weather Service (NWS) Greenville-Spartanburg SC has confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down in Madison County, North Carolina, during severe storms on Tuesday, July 28,
The tornado began near Franklin Cemetery off Rock Branch Road at 5:51 p.m. EDT and dissipated two minutes later near Cutshall Town Road, approximately 1.1 miles east-southeast of its starting point. With peak winds of 80 mph (129 km/h) and a maximum path width of 75 yards (68.6 meters), the tornado caused tree damage, including broken branches and uprooted trees, particularly along Shelton Laurel Creek and Cutshall Town Road. No injuries or fatalities were reported. The NWS is continuing to evaluate the event, including inaccessible areas, using satellite imagery.

Impact & Risks

The EF-0 tornado primarily affected rural areas of Madison County, North Carolina, causing localized tree damage. The most significant impacts were observed along Shelton Laurel Creek and Cutshall Town Road, where numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. While no injuries or fatalities occurred, the storm highlights the potential risks of severe weather in mountainous and remote regions. The rugged terrain made portions of the tornado's path inaccessible for ground surveys, leaving some areas under further investigation.

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