Allendale County, South Carolina tornadoes

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19confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1965). Most recent: April 5, 2022, EF1. 2026 so far: 3 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total191950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthApril9 of 19
StrongestEF3Apr 5, 2022
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries7whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Allendale County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

90 Jan: 0Feb: 1Mar: 1Apr: 9May: 0Jun: 1Jul: 0Aug: 0Sep: 7Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 9 of 19 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 2: 1: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 1: 0: 012 PM: 0: 2: 03 PM: 0: 3: 26 PM: 1: 3: 09 PM: 1: 3: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 4:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

60 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 22000: 2: 0: 0: 0: 6: 0: 0: 1: 1: 22010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 1: 0: 3: 0: 0: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones. This year so far: 3 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
5
EF1
8
EF2
4
EF3
2

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F2, September 22, 2000

1 deaths, 5 injuries Strongest

EF3, April 5, 2022

13.28 mile path Longest path

34.49 miles, EF3

April 5, 2022, whole path Widest

1,320 yards, EF2

March 15, 2008
Every tornado

All 19 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 5, 2022EF11.29 mi100 yd00
Apr 5, 2022EF334.49 mi500 yd00
Apr 5, 2022EF313.28 mi1,000 yd01
Apr 13, 2020EF05.85 mi300 yd00
Apr 10, 2009EF25.6 mi500 yd00
Apr 10, 2009EF11.2 mi300 yd00
Mar 15, 2008EF218 mi1,320 yd00
Feb 13, 2007EF10.03 mi30 yd00
Sep 7, 2004F01 mi50 yd00
Sep 7, 2004F00.5 mi40 yd00
Sep 7, 2004F14.5 mi100 yd00
Sep 7, 2004F01 mi40 yd00
Sep 7, 2004F02 mi40 yd00
Jun 12, 2004F13 mi150 yd00
Sep 22, 2000F24.8 mi400 yd15
Sep 22, 2000F11 mi350 yd01
Apr 15, 1999F23 mi150 yd00
Apr 8, 1999F19 mi50 yd00
Apr 24, 1965F10.1 mi10 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Oct 10, 20263 N AppletonNot yet rated
Oct 10, 20266 SSW AppletonNot yet rated
Mar 12, 2026MillettNot yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.