McCormick County, South Carolina tornadoes

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17confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1962). Most recent: June 9, 2025, EF1. 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

Total171950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthMarch4 of 17
StrongestF3Nov 22, 1992
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries13whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

March is the peak month, with 4 of 17 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 0: 0: 13 AM: 0: 1: 26 AM: 0: 1: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 3: 13 PM: 2: 1: 36 PM: 1: 0: 09 PM: 0: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 1:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 02000: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 2: 02010: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 119501960197019801990200020102020

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
7
EF1
8
EF2
1
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

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

660 yards, EF2

March 15, 2008
Every tornado

All 17 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 9, 2025EF11.54 mi200 yd00
Mar 28, 2010EF113.35 mi110 yd00
Mar 15, 2008EF232.67 mi660 yd00
Mar 15, 2008EF111.48 mi440 yd00
Feb 13, 2007EF116 mi200 yd00
Jan 13, 2005F00.2 mi40 yd00
May 6, 2003F02 mi50 yd00
Nov 11, 2002F05 mi100 yd00
Nov 11, 2002F09 mi100 yd02
May 7, 1998F00.5 mi100 yd00
May 7, 1998F00.5 mi100 yd00
Nov 7, 1995F07 mi100 yd00
Nov 22, 1992F367 mi400 yd19
Jun 21, 1992F122 mi100 yd00
Mar 21, 1974F14.7 mi100 yd01
Jan 10, 1972F12 mi100 yd00
Jan 6, 1962F11 mi100 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.