Edgefield County, South Carolina tornadoes

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21confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1974). Most recent: August 17, 2021, 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

Total211950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthMarch6 of 21
StrongestF3Nov 22, 1992
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries33whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

60 Jan: 0Feb: 1Mar: 6Apr: 2May: 6Jun: 3Jul: 0Aug: 1Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 2Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

March is the peak month, with 6 of 21 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 0: 0: 13 AM: 0: 0: 16 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 212 PM: 0: 2: 13 PM: 2: 4: 36 PM: 1: 1: 19 PM: 1: 0: 112 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

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 4: 12000: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 3: 02010: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 12020: 0: 1: 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
6
EF1
6
EF2
6
EF3
3

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

F3, November 22, 1992

1 deaths, 9 injuries Strongest

F3, November 22, 1992

67 mile path Longest path

67 miles, F3

November 22, 1992, whole path Widest

1,000 yards, EF2

April 5, 2017
Every tornado

All 21 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Aug 17, 2021EF01.51 mi100 yd00
Mar 3, 2019EF25.05 mi200 yd07
Apr 5, 2017EF27.2 mi1,000 yd01
Apr 19, 2015EF02.86 mi50 yd00
Mar 28, 2010EF22.39 mi440 yd00
Mar 28, 2010EF113.35 mi110 yd00
May 11, 2008EF04.02 mi80 yd00
Mar 15, 2008EF03.74 mi220 yd00
Mar 15, 2008EF232.67 mi660 yd00
Feb 13, 2007EF115.33 mi60 yd00
May 5, 2003F13 mi150 yd00
Jun 15, 1999F00.5 mi30 yd00
Jun 4, 1998F00.2 mi50 yd00
May 7, 1998F312 mi880 yd19
May 7, 1998F26 mi440 yd02
May 7, 1998F35 mi880 yd00
Nov 22, 1992F367 mi400 yd19
Jun 21, 1992F122 mi100 yd00
May 8, 1978F138.6 mi100 yd00
Nov 12, 1975F20.7 mi50 yd04
Mar 21, 1974F11 mi50 yd01
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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.