Newberry County, South Carolina tornadoes

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39confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1957). Most recent: May 9, 2024, EF0. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report 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
StrongestF3Dec 13, 1973
Deaths3whole paths, see note
Injuries90whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

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

By time of day

60 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 16 AM: 3: 1: 09 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 4: 4: 63 PM: 5: 5: 36 PM: 3: 2: 09 PM: 0: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 2:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01960: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11970: 0: 0: 0: 4: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01990: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 3: 0: 0: 0: 12000: 0: 0: 2: 0: 2: 3: 1: 0: 4: 02010: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 22020: 0: 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. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
15
EF1
13
EF2
6
EF3
5

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, December 13, 1973

1 deaths, 5 injuries Strongest

F3, December 13, 1973

17.3 mile path Longest path

67 miles, F3

November 22, 1992, whole path Widest

1,320 yards, EF3

March 15, 2008
Every tornado

All 39 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 9, 2024EF03.01 mi150 yd00
Aug 17, 2021EF11.96 mi100 yd00
Apr 19, 2019EF00.33 mi25 yd00
Apr 19, 2019EF11.89 mi200 yd00
Oct 8, 2017EF12.6 mi50 yd00
May 24, 2017EF212.1 mi250 yd00
Jun 10, 2012EF01.5 mi50 yd00
Sep 5, 2011EF00.06 mi50 yd00
Feb 28, 2011EF13.38 mi100 yd00
Dec 11, 2008EF03.49 mi40 yd00
Apr 4, 2008EF04.64 mi60 yd00
Mar 15, 2008EF327.51 mi1,320 yd02
Mar 4, 2008EF12.69 mi60 yd00
Apr 26, 2006F08 mi60 yd00
Jul 3, 2005F10.5 mi75 yd00
Apr 12, 2005F00.2 mi60 yd00
Jan 13, 2005F011 mi40 yd00
Sep 27, 2004F03 mi100 yd00
Sep 27, 2004F13 mi220 yd00
Nov 11, 2002F11.2 mi100 yd00
Nov 11, 2002F11.5 mi100 yd00
Apr 24, 1999F09 mi100 yd00
May 15, 1995F00.1 mi30 yd00
Jan 14, 1995F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jan 14, 1995F00.1 mi40 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Oct 10, 20262 WSW BlairNot yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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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.