EF0 Tornado — Saluda, South Carolina
2024-01-27 · near Perrys Xrds, Saluda, South Carolina
1.3 mi
Path length
100 yds
Path width
Event narrative
After reviewing available data, a weak tornado has been determined to have briefly
touched down in far northern Saluda county on January 27. The tornado touched down
near Old Cherokee Trail before moving quickly northeast and causing limited tree damage
near Tostie Creek Road. The tornado then dissipated as it moved northeastward.
Wider weather episode
A cold front and upper disturbance, combined with sufficient instability and shear, to produce a few severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.
View location on OpenStreetMap → (34.1500, -81.7200)
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1151626. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.