Chesterfield County, South Carolina tornadoes

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24confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1957). Most recent: May 4, 2017, EF0. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total241950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthMarch5 of 24
StrongestF4Apr 8, 1957
Deaths4whole paths, see note
Injuries109whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

50 Jan: 0Feb: 3Mar: 5Apr: 3May: 1Jun: 0Jul: 2Aug: 2Sep: 4Oct: 2Nov: 2Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

March is the peak month, with 5 of 24 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 0: 2: 13 AM: 1: 0: 06 AM: 0: 1: 09 AM: 0: 2: 112 PM: 2: 2: 33 PM: 1: 2: 26 PM: 1: 0: 29 PM: 0: 0: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 2:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

50 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 1: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 2: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11990: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 5: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 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.

By rating

EF0
12
EF1
8
EF2
2
EF4
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

F4, April 8, 1957

4 deaths, 70 injuries Strongest

F4, April 8, 1957

121.4 mile path Longest path

121.4 miles, F4

April 8, 1957, whole path Widest

700 yards, F4

March 28, 1984
Every tornado

All 24 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 4, 2017EF00.2 mi75 yd00
Feb 24, 2016EF08.89 mi70 yd00
Mar 15, 2008EF16.97 mi110 yd00
Sep 27, 2004F03 mi120 yd00
Sep 7, 2004F27 mi440 yd05
Sep 7, 2004F01 mi150 yd00
Sep 7, 2004F18 mi440 yd00
Aug 12, 2004F16 mi440 yd00
Jul 23, 1997F13 mi83 yd00
Nov 7, 1995F00.2 mi50 yd00
Oct 5, 1995F00.1 mi50 yd00
Aug 5, 1992F00.7 mi23 yd00
Mar 29, 1991F00.2 mi10 yd04
Feb 21, 1989F00.2 mi20 yd00
Mar 28, 1984F47 mi700 yd024
Mar 28, 1984F22 mi530 yd00
Apr 27, 1982F10.3 mi27 yd00
Apr 27, 1982F10.1 mi10 yd00
Oct 9, 1976F00.1 mi100 yd00
Nov 12, 1975F10.5 mi50 yd03
Jul 13, 1975F00.3 mi50 yd00
Mar 24, 1975F11 mi50 yd03
Feb 28, 1966F00.3 mi50 yd00
Apr 8, 1957F4121.4 mi150 yd470
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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.