Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
979 NOUS42 KMHX 091754 PNSMHX NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>092-094-193>196-198-199-203>205-100600- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 154 PM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026 ...NWS Damage Survey for the 09/05/26 Tornadoes (Update #1)... .Sneads Ferry Tornado #1... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 110 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.9 miles Path Width /maximum/: 50 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: September 5, 2026 Start Time: 6:37 PM EDT Start Location: Sneads Ferry, NC Start Lat/Lon: 34.5299 / -77.4471 End Date: September 5, 2026 End Time: 6:42 PM EDT End Location: Sneads Ferry, NC End Lat/Lon: 34.5204 / -77.4358 Based on eyewitness videos, it appears the tornado touched down in a marshland area north of Old Folkstone Road. The tornado then moved southeast along the edge of a subdivision where tree and roof damage were noted. Most wooden fences along the path of the tornado were damaged or blown down. The tornado then moved through an apartment complex where the worst damage was noted. Here, portions of roof decking of one of the units were uplifted in the opposite direction of the movement of the tornado. Multiple trees were snapped in this area as well, with some falling on the apartment complex causing additional damage. The tornado then glanced an RV park, damaging trees and a couple of RVs. It appears the tornado then crossed Old Folkstone Road near Food Lion where eyewitnesses observed the tornado lofting debris. Based on eyewitness videos, the tornado then lifted as it approached North Carolina Highway 210. In this area, minor damage occurred at the Sneads Ferry Library, and a car was damaged after it was partially uplifted and dropped back down. .Sneads Ferry Tornado #2... Rating: EF-0 Estimated Peak Wind: 85 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.6 miles Path Width /maximum/: 50 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: September 5, 2026 Start Time: 6:41 PM EDT Start Location: Sneads Ferry, NC Start Lat/Lon: 34.5534 / -77.4388 End Date: September 5, 2026 End Time: 6:47 PM EDT End Location: Sneads Ferry, NC End Lat/Lon: 34.5312 / -77.4328 Updated information: After reviewing security camera footage from a marine commercial building, it has been determined that the tornado path started earlier than previously indicated. This updated information extends the damage path by 1.4 miles. Minor roof damage was noted at the marine building, and a boat was flipped on its side. Based on radar, the tornado then appears to have skipped along a path west of North Carolina Highway 210. The tornado went back across NC 210 around the Mill Creek neighborhood where minor tree damage was noted in. The tornado then strengthened as it moved southeast across the highway. The tornado then hit a residence across the highway from the Mill Creek neighborhood. It was at this location that the tornado caused notable damage to the roof decking, and front outer wall, of the home. Roof debris was lofted and thrown up to 100 yards downwind into a row of trees at the back edge of the property. The home had plastic hurricane shutters, but the force of the wind pushed the front windows away from the wall and partially into the home. The tornado then began to lift as it moved through a commercial property where minor tree damage was noted. Debris from the home was lofted over the commercial buildings, and was found 150 yards away on the south side of the commercial property. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS Storm Data. The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City would like to thank Onslow County Emergency Services for their support with this survey. $$ Martin