Florence County, South Carolina tornadoes

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35confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: September 17, 2020, 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

Total351950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthSeptember8 of 35
StrongestF2Jan 8, 1953
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries37whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

80 Jan: 1Feb: 0Mar: 4Apr: 4May: 4Jun: 4Jul: 4Aug: 3Sep: 8Oct: 0Nov: 2Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

September is the peak month, with 8 of 35 tornadoes.

By time of day

90 12 AM: 0: 1: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 1: 0: 09 AM: 2: 2: 212 PM: 1: 4: 23 PM: 6: 9: 26 PM: 1: 0: 19 PM: 0: 1: 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

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 1: 2: 3: 1: 1: 2: 1: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 1: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 2: 0: 2: 22000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 2: 1: 1: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 12020: 2: 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
11
EF1
17
EF2
7

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

Strongest

F2, January 8, 1953

9.6 mile path Longest path

13.45 miles, EF1

March 15, 2008, whole path Widest

150 yards, F2

January 8, 1953
Every tornado

All 35 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Sep 17, 2020EF02.24 mi20 yd00
Sep 17, 2020EF04.99 mi25 yd00
Apr 19, 2019EF00.55 mi30 yd00
Jul 2, 2013EF13.08 mi90 yd09
Mar 15, 2008EF113.45 mi100 yd03
Jul 11, 2007EF10.87 mi30 yd00
May 14, 2006F20.6 mi150 yd00
May 14, 2006F10.3 mi15 yd00
Sep 27, 2004F10.4 mi30 yd00
Sep 7, 2004F01 mi30 yd00
May 6, 1999F10.1 mi20 yd00
Apr 1, 1999F00.1 min/a00
Jun 19, 1998F08 mi30 yd00
Jun 10, 1998F02 mi30 yd00
Sep 16, 1996F01 mi10 yd00
Sep 16, 1996F00.1 mi10 yd00
Nov 7, 1995F20.5 mi40 yd04
Sep 24, 1994F10.5 mi100 yd011
Jul 23, 1983F11 mi50 yd00
Jun 5, 1983F10.1 mi17 yd00
May 27, 1981F24.7 mi100 yd06
Jun 8, 1980F11 mi17 yd02
Aug 3, 1973F10.1 mi17 yd00
Nov 4, 1968F10.8 mi40 yd00
Mar 12, 1967F211.7 mi100 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 13, 2026.