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Bamberg County, South Carolina
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1951 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
26
Tornado reports
68
Hail reports
12
Floods since 1996
299
All events
0
Deaths
$9.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Bamberg County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 25 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
A National Weather Service survey team confirmed a EF3 tornado that began in eastern Allendale County and then moved into Bamberg County near the intersection of Hwy 321 and Hwy 301. The tornado then crossed into Orangeburg county just north of Hwy 78. In Bamberg county the torna…
Public reported golfball size hail in the Olar area.
Widespread trees and power lines down. Many roads closed, some for an extended period of time. Large sections of the county without power. Falling trees caused damage to structures across the county. At least 29 homes sustained some level of damage including 17 with major damage.…
A National Weather storm survey team confirmed an EF2 tornado, with peak winds of 125 mph, in Bamberg SC. The tornado began 1.75 miles south of the City of Bamberg along US Hwy 601, near Cry Baby Road. Moving north, the tornado then proceeded to flip a mobile home and cause subst…
Edisto Electric reported several trees down on powerlines in Ehrhardt.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A NWS Survey Team confirmed a brief EF-0 tornado south of the town of Bamberg in Bamberg County, SC from March 12th, 2026. The tornado formed near the intersection of HWY 601 and Harley Rd and continued east along Harley Road. Most of the damage occurred on a property at the inte…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Bamberg County dispatch reported flash flooding along Heritage Hwy at Carolina Hwy in Denmark, SC.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Bamberg County Dispatch reported trees down on a powerline in Denmark, SC. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Bamberg County Dispatch reported trees down on powerlines along Heritage Hwy in Bamberg County. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Social media images showing damage to chicken barns along Juniper Creek Rd off of Ehrhardt Rd west of Govan. Time estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
Facebook post with a video of hail falling on Low Country Hwy between Olar and Ehrhardt. Additional photo showed a hailstone that was approximately quarter size. Time provided by user and confirmed by radar.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Light snow began in the early afternoon with a band of moderate to heavy snow pushing in during the evening and into the overnight. Widespread snowfall accumulation of 2 to 5 inches was reported by the public and by a COOP observer. The highest snowfall accumulation observed was …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
SC Dept of Public Safety reports roadway flooding on Ehrhardt Rd at the intersection of Home Place Trail. Flooding due to McMillian Branch culvert beneath the intersection. Time estimated from radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
SCDOT closed Middle Place Rd near Govan Rd due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Bamberg County Government reported significant flooding along Hwy 301 in the town of Bamberg.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
Tornado continued into Bamberg County after it touched down in Colleton County. The tornado moved to the northwest before it turned more northward and passed to the east of Ehrhardt, where several trees were noted snapped at the trunk along Bells Highway and Morningstar Ln. The t…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Bamberg County dispatch reported a tree down over Erhardt Road near the intersection of Tabernacle Road. Time estimated by radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
SCDOT website reports that Spring Branch Road is closed between Pierce Road and Hunter's Chapel Road due to water running over the road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reported trees down near the intersection of Thunder Road and Ehrhardt Road near the town of Govan.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported by the public near Ehrhardt Rd and Pocketville Rd, NW of Ehrhardt. Time estimated.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Multiple trees were blown down across the county. Several minor roads were flooded by heavy rain but no major thoroughfares.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed on Bethel Rd and Hunters Chapel Rd, SE of Bamberg. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed across Clear Pond Rd. Exact location unknown. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SCHP reported trees down on US Hwy 321. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SCHP reported trees down on SC Hwy 70 and Woodland Rd north of Denmark. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC DOT reported several trees down in the area of Clear Pond Rd, Orange Grove Rd, and Ehrhardt Rd. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC Highway Patrol reported a tree across the road at SC Hwy. 64 and Washington Street in the Town of Ehrhardt.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reported power lines down in the road along North Street in the Town of Bamberg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC Highway Patrol reported a tree in the roadway. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC Highway Patrol reported a tree in roadway near Heritage Hwy and Hwy. 61. Time estimated by radar.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed an EF1 tornado in Bamberg County, SC just west Ehrhardt. The tornado had a path length of about 3.75 miles with a maximum path width of 250 yards. The peak wind associated with the tornado was 110 mph. The tornado touched down nea…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed an EF0 tornado in Bamberg County, SC just southwest of Farrell Crossroads. The tornado had a path length of about 2.35 miles with a maximum path width of 200 yards. The peak wind associated with the tornado was 85 mph. The tornado…
Hail Hail
A business reported dime size hail SE of Olar.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Freezing rain amounts of around 0.05 inch, and light sleet amounts of 0.10 inch, reported in Bamberg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SCDOT reported a tree that had fallen, partially blocking SC 64 near the town of Olar. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SCHP reported trees down at Howells Mill Rd and Hunters Chapel Rd. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power poles were downed near Ehrhardt.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were reported down on Edisto River Rd.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Two trees were reported down in Bamberg Co, along with a few power outages.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported minor roof damage, such as some roof shingles and chimney caps blown off in Ehrhardt. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed at Mill Pond Rd near Hwy 70. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
According to Bamberg Co dispatch, trees were downed on Ehrhardt Rd and also on Low Country Hwy (Hwy 64). Exact locations unknown. Time estimated.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Winds associated with Tropical Storm Michael downed approximately 45 trees throughout the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SCHP reported trees down on Guess Dr in Denmark. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SCHP reported trees down on Hwy 641 near Ehrhardt in Bamberg Co.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Public report, received via social media, of a little over 2 inches of snow in Olar.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Public report, received via social media, of a total snow amount of 4 to 5 inches in Ehrhardt.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Public report, received via social media, of a total snow amount of 4 inches at Farrell Crossroads, near the intersection of Farrells Rd and SR 61.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
NWS storm survey team confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down just NE of Olar, SC, moved to the NNW and dissipated approximately 4 minutes later near Govan, SC. The tornado was associated with the circulation of tropical cyclone Irma. The tornado touched down just northwest of the…
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 14 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 2 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 1 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 | 15 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 16 | 3 |
| 2007 | 15 | 3 |
| 2006 | 15 | 2 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 1 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000 | 7 | 1 |
| 1999 | 12 | 1 |
| 1998 | 8 | 1 |
| 1997 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 5 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1951 | 1 | 1 |
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