Darlington County, South Carolina tornadoes

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28confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1961). Most recent: September 27, 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

Total281950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthApril7 of 28
StrongestF3Apr 18, 1969
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries24whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

70 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 1Apr: 7May: 7Jun: 1Jul: 2Aug: 1Sep: 6Oct: 1Nov: 2Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 7 of 28 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 1: 16 AM: 0: 0: 19 AM: 0: 1: 212 PM: 1: 1: 23 PM: 5: 4: 26 PM: 2: 2: 29 PM: 0: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 3:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 31970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01980: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 22000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 4: 0: 1: 0: 0: 02010: 3: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 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
10
EF1
12
EF2
5
EF3
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

F1, April 12, 1961

1 deaths, 0 injuries Strongest

F3, April 18, 1969

77.3 mile path Longest path

77.3 miles, F3

April 18, 1969, whole path Widest

440 yards, F3

April 18, 1969
Every tornado

All 28 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Sep 27, 2024EF06.68 mi20 yd00
Jun 16, 2022EF03.7 mi25 yd00
May 4, 2017EF10.86 mi75 yd01
May 4, 2017EF12.07 mi75 yd00
Apr 19, 2015EF00.46 mi75 yd00
Apr 25, 2010EF10.06 mi50 yd00
Apr 25, 2010EF22.99 mi75 yd00
Apr 25, 2010EF20.63 mi50 yd03
May 14, 2006F10.6 mi15 yd01
Sep 7, 2004F01 mi30 yd00
Sep 7, 2004F10.1 mi30 yd00
Sep 7, 2004F00.7 mi50 yd00
Sep 7, 2004F01.3 mi50 yd00
Sep 29, 1999F115 mi20 yd06
May 6, 1999F10.2 mi20 yd00
Nov 7, 1995F13 mi40 yd00
Jul 6, 1995F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 5, 1993F00.5 mi50 yd00
Mar 1, 1991F00.2 mi100 yd02
Nov 3, 1982F15 mi17 yd00
May 20, 1980F29 mi200 yd06
May 15, 1976F16.9 mi30 yd00
Oct 2, 1969F00.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 18, 1969F11 mi100 yd00
Apr 18, 1969F377.3 mi440 yd03
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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.