Building Damaged in Jacksonville, North Carolina Amidst Severe Weather
Jacksonville, North Carolina, experienced significant damage to a building due to strong winds on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The American Legion Building in Onslow County sustained severe damage as a result of the inclement weather, according to reports.
Tornado Warnings and Activity in Onslow County
Onslow County was under a tornado warning earlier today, with one warning issued on Thursday, March 12, 2026. A tornado warning was in effect for Southeastern Jones, Southern Craven, and Northern Onslow County until 3 PM, though Jacksonville itself was no longer under threat as of 2:31 PM according to North Carolina’s Weather Authority on Facebook.
Real-Time Tracking of Severe Weather
Current tornado, wind storm, and hail storm reports are continuously updated on an ArcGIS dashboard available here. Users can click on individual reports to access specific location information and details about the event.
Historical Tornado Data for Onslow County
Onslow County has a recorded history of 48 tornado events since 1680, resulting in 3 deaths and 149 injuries. Property damage from these events totals $15.4 million. The average tornado length in the county is 1.1 miles, with an average width of 67 yards according to TornadoPath.com. August is the peak month for tornado activity, accounting for 16.7% of recorded events.
Key Statistics
- Total Tornadoes: 48
- Total Deaths: 3
- Total Injuries: 149
- Total Property Damage: $15.4 million
- Average Tornado Length: 1.1 miles
- Average Tornado Width: 67 yards
- Average Tornadoes per Year: 0.7 (0.4 in the last decade)
Data Sources
Historical tornado data from 1680-1949 is sourced from the Thomas P. Grazulis Collection, while data from 1950-Present comes from the NOAA Storm Events Database as detailed on TornadoPath.com.
Stay Informed
Residents are encouraged to track live tornado warnings and receive alerts via the TornadoPath mobile app, or through phone, text, and email notifications.