Aiken storm history
Storm events recorded in Aiken, South Carolina between 1950 and 2025.
860
Total events
44
Tornadoes
205
Hail
27
Floods
12
Deaths
$52.7M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
A strong, long-track tornado began in Aiken Co SC, within the boundaries of the Savannah River Site southeast of Jackson, SC, then moved in a general northeast direction. While in Aiken Co, the tornado was rated EF-3, with peak wind speeds of 140 mph. Based off of high resolution…
The supercell coming out of Richmond county GA spawned another tornado in Aiken county that did widespread damage. Many homes and business were severely damaged. Numerous trees and powerlines were down and there were around a dozen minor injuries. The tornado tracked along hwy 27…
Widespread tree and power line damage throughout the county. Falling trees caused damage to structures across the county. At least 1323 homes sustained some level of damage including 35 destroyed and 326 with major damage. South Carolina Forestry estimated 4.3 million dollars in …
Fifty six year old Brenda F. Baker was struck and killed by lightning while she was taking a break at her job. A second employee was also struck but only suffered minor injuries.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Aiken County Emergency Manager reported flash flooding on Howlandville Rd near Pine Log Rd.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Aiken County Emergency Manager reported flash flooding near the intersection of Langley Dam Rd and Jefferson Davis Hwy.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Aiken County EM reported a tree fell on a car and destroyed it on Jackson Ave. Time estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
Report via social media of at least quarter-sized hail near the intersection of Redds Branch Rd and Steadman Rd in Aiken.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Aiken Dispatch reported trees down on Nantuckett Rd in Salley.
Hail Hail
Public report of estimated quarter sized hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC DPS reported tree down on I-20 near Pineview Estates. Time estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
Media reports quarter size hail from multiple viewers in Belvedere and North Augusta.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trained spotter reported significant crop damage to a corn field with a photo of all stalks crushed to the ground from a downburst. Also pea sized hail occurred. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Aiken County EM Office reports trees down at the intersection of Hammond Dr and Woodlawn Avenue. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Aiken County EM reported numerous trees and powerlines in the Clearwater area of Aiken County. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Aiken County EM reported numerous trees and powerlines in the Graniteville area of Aiken County. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Aiken County EM office reported a tree down at the intersection of Nazarene Rd and Wire Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC Highway Patrol reports a tree down in the roadway along US 278 at SC 19. Time estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
Public report of 1 inch hail a mile north of Burnettown.
Hail Hail
Public report of 1 to 1.5 inch hail for about 5 minutes.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Aiken EM reported multiple trees down in the Monetta area. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC highway patrol reported powerlines downed on the roadway on Nantuckett Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC highway patrol reported several trees down in northeast Aiken county northeast of Perry and Salley.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Aiken EM reported multiple trees and powerlines down across the southern part of the county in the North Augusta, Belvedere, and Clearwater areas. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast meteorologist reported numerous trees down along Know Avenue in North Augusta.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A National Weather Service Storm Survey team confirmed a brief high-end EF-1 tornado with winds up to 105 mph in Langley, SC that occurred around 330 am. The tornado began near Pinecrest Drive snapping several large branches before uprooting numerous trees in Langley Cemetery. Mo…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Lancaster County EM reports trees and power poles down via images on NWSChat along Sunset Cir near Grace Ave, including one that fell on a house.
Wildfire Wildfire
Aiken County EM Director reports there is a large brush fire at the vicinity of Glass Rope Lane and New Holland Road. The fire grew to at least 60 acres in the afternoon. 25 homes were evacuated as a result. The fire was 100% contained by 8am March 27th.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Aiken County Dispatch reported trees down on I-20 at Mile Marker 22.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Light snow began in the morning with bands of moderate to heavy snow moving in at times during the evening and into the overnight. Widespread accumulation amounts of 1 to 3 inches with the highest amounts in the southern and southeastern portions of the county. The highest accumu…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A brief band of heavy snow mixed with sleet moved into the county on the morning of the 10th. A COOP observer in North Augusta measured 1 inch of snow mixed with sleet. A COOP observer in Aiken also measured 1 inch of snow/sleet. This impacted the morning commute with several acc…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Social media report that the Aiken Department of Public Safety closed Whiskey Road between Knox Ave. and Grace Ave. due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Social media report that the Aiken Department of Public Safety closed the intersection of University Parkway and Vaucluse Rd. due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Aiken County Dispatch reported a stalled vehicle near the intersection of Monterey Drive and Shannon Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Aiken County dispatch reported that a tree blocked the roadway near the intersection of New Holland Rd and Wagener Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC Department of Public Safety reported a tree in the roadway at the intersection of Storm Branch Road and Silver Bluff Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC Department of Public Safety reported a tree in roadway at the intersection of Green Pond, Road, Desoto Drive, and Dragstrip Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Jackson Police reported multiple trees and powerlines down in the town of Jackson along with hail of unknown size.
Hail Hail
Received an email with a picture of roughly Quarter Sized Hail at this location at 7:20pm.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter called in a report of Quarter Sized hail covering his yard. He mentioned hail began as Pea Sized around 7pm local and increased to Quarter Sized around 7:30pm local. The storm was accompanied by gusty winds and heavy rain. He is not aware of any damage at this tim…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Newberry County Emergency Management reported a tree had fallen across I-26 westbound at mile marker 88. Seven cars were then involved in accident after hitting the tree with all lanes blocked.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC Highway Patrol reported a tree down blocking roadway at Belvedere-Clearwater Rd and Irene St. The Aiken County Dispatch also reported that a large tree fell on a building in the 300 block of Edgefield Rd in North Augusta.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Aiken County Sheriff reported two trees down in this area. Time estimated by radar.
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SC Dept. of Public Safety reports trees down on Jehossee Dr. SE in Aiken near Citizens Park. Time estimated from radar.
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A power pole was broken, taking down some power lines, along Indian Trail Rd near Craven Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed near the intersection of Huckleberry Finn Rd and Holder Rd, also bringing down some power lines.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
AWOS unit at Aiken Regional Airport (KAIK) measured a peak wind gust of 45 mph at 1655 EST (1755 EDT).
Strong Wind Strong Wind
SCHP reported a tree down at Silver Bluff Rd and Foreman Rd, NW of Jackson.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Gage at ETV tower in Aiken, on Barnwell Ave NW near John Elliot Ln, measured a peak wind gust of 55 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
AWOS unit at Aiken Municipal Airport measured a peak wind gust of 46 mph.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | 1 |
| 2024 | 21 | 0 |
| 2023 | 18 | 1 |
| 2022 | 55 | 1 |
| 2021 | 13 | 0 |
| 2020 | 22 | 2 |
| 2019 | 13 | 1 |
| 2018 | 39 | 0 |
| 2017 | 48 | 2 |
| 2016 | 22 | 0 |
| 2015 | 31 | 1 |
| 2014 | 26 | 0 |
| 2013 | 23 | 0 |
| 2012 | 22 | 1 |
| 2011 | 44 | 1 |
| 2010 | 29 | 0 |
| 2009 | 22 | 1 |
| 2008 | 43 | 6 |
| 2007 | 20 | 1 |
| 2006 | 19 | 0 |
| 2005 | 26 | 0 |
| 2004 | 18 | 4 |
| 2003 | 17 | 1 |
| 2002 | 15 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 17 | 2 |
| 1999 | 20 | 0 |
| 1998 | 29 | 1 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 28 | 1 |
| 1995 | 17 | 2 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 1 |
| 1991 | 8 | 4 |
| 1990 | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 9 | 0 |
| 1985 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 14 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 3 | 1 |
| 1976 | 4 | 2 |
| 1975 | 3 | 1 |
| 1974 | 5 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 2 | 2 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 2 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |