Greenville County, South Carolina tornadoes

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39confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1952). Most recent: September 25, 2024, 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

Total391950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthApril8 of 39
StrongestF3May 10, 1952
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries64whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

80 Jan: 0Feb: 2Mar: 6Apr: 8May: 5Jun: 2Jul: 1Aug: 4Sep: 3Oct: 4Nov: 3Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 8 of 39 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 0: 2: 13 AM: 0: 2: 06 AM: 0: 1: 09 AM: 2: 0: 112 PM: 2: 1: 53 PM: 6: 2: 46 PM: 3: 2: 19 PM: 2: 0: 212 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: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 2: 0: 21970: 0: 0: 0: 4: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 11980: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11990: 1: 0: 0: 0: 2: 2: 1: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02010: 1: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 2: 0: 22020: 3: 1: 0: 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
18
EF1
11
EF2
8
EF3
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

F3, May 10, 1952

2 deaths, 4 injuries Strongest

F3, May 10, 1952

22.7 mile path Longest path

60.2 miles, F3

May 27, 1973, whole path Widest

440 yards, F0

October 5, 1995
Every tornado

All 39 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Sep 25, 2024EF00.24 mi50 yd00
Aug 17, 2021EF12.4 mi75 yd00
Apr 25, 2020EF25.47 mi400 yd00
Apr 13, 2020EF00.68 mi30 yd00
Apr 13, 2020EF27.97 mi200 yd08
Apr 14, 2019EF16.9 mi100 yd00
Apr 14, 2019EF11.63 mi200 yd00
Oct 8, 2017EF11.38 mi200 yd00
Apr 3, 2017EF02.84 mi50 yd00
Nov 30, 2016EF116.44 mi150 yd00
Oct 14, 2014EF01 mi50 yd00
Jun 10, 2013EF01.34 mi80 yd00
Feb 28, 2011EF01.53 mi50 yd00
Oct 26, 2010EF04.73 mi40 yd00
Aug 26, 2008EF16.09 mi30 yd00
Nov 11, 2002F14 mi100 yd00
Nov 11, 2002F06 mi50 yd00
Sep 16, 1996F02 mi220 yd00
Oct 5, 1995F03 mi440 yd00
Mar 8, 1995F00.1 mi10 yd00
Mar 27, 1994F00.1 mi30 yd00
Mar 27, 1994F118 mi50 yd00
Feb 10, 1990F03 mi80 yd00
Apr 4, 1989F25 mi73 yd00
Apr 13, 1980F233.4 mi200 yd05
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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.