Beaufort County, South Carolina tornadoes

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33confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1956). Most recent: September 26, 2024, EF0. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

The record

At a glance

Total331950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthJune11 of 33
StrongestF2Sep 3, 1998
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries5whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

110 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 2May: 2Jun: 11Jul: 6Aug: 2Sep: 6Oct: 2Nov: 2Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 11 of 33 tornadoes.

By time of day

70 12 AM: 0: 2: 13 AM: 0: 0: 26 AM: 2: 1: 09 AM: 3: 0: 012 PM: 7: 0: 03 PM: 2: 2: 16 PM: 3: 1: 09 PM: 3: 2: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 12:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

50 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 4: 0: 0: 1: 02000: 0: 4: 0: 0: 2: 3: 1: 0: 0: 02010: 1: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 2: 0: 0: 5: 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.

By rating

EF0
21
EF1
11
EF2
1

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 3, 1998

1 deaths, 4 injuries Strongest

F2, September 3, 1998

18 mile path Longest path

18 miles, F2

September 3, 1998, whole path Widest

175 yards, EF0

September 26, 2024
Every tornado

All 33 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Sep 26, 2024EF03.88 mi175 yd00
Sep 26, 2024EF01.27 mi100 yd00
Sep 26, 2024EF06.47 mi150 yd00
Aug 5, 2024EF02.14 mi60 yd00
Aug 5, 2024EF00.85 mi60 yd00
Jul 7, 2021EF10.63 mi75 yd00
Jul 7, 2021EF10.13 mi50 yd00
Jun 23, 2014EF00.01 mi50 yd00
Jul 13, 2013EF00.01 mi25 yd00
Apr 8, 2010EF00.15 mi20 yd00
Jun 13, 2006F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 13, 2005F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jul 13, 2005F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jul 13, 2005F01 mi100 yd00
Sep 6, 2004F11 mi75 yd00
Jun 15, 2004F00.1 mi50 yd00
Jun 12, 2001F01 mi30 yd00
Jun 12, 2001F00.5 mi30 yd00
Jun 12, 2001F01 mi40 yd00
Jun 12, 2001F01 mi40 yd00
Sep 3, 1998F218 mi80 yd14
Nov 7, 1995F00.3 mi30 yd00
Nov 7, 1995F12 mi60 yd00
Jun 12, 1995F17 mi130 yd01
Jun 5, 1995F13 mi40 yd00
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 12, 2026.