Barnwell storm history
Storm events recorded in Barnwell, South Carolina between 1950 and 2025.
333
Total events
25
Tornadoes
66
Hail
9
Floods
0
Deaths
$16.1M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
Sentinel Satellite Data from April 13, 2020 clearly showed a damage scar beginning at the western edge of Parr Pond in the Savannah River Site and ending near the intersection of Highway 278 and State Road 21. A tornadic debris signature detected by the KCAE radar aligns with the…
Tornado EF3 Tornado
A tornado started just south of Blackville, SC east of Whitehall Drive near Toby Creek. The tornado damaged several chicken houses by causing the walls to collapse in a few places. The tornado then moved northeast crossing a large empty field, before intensifying as it approached…
Tornado EF3 Tornado
A tornado touched down in far southeast Barnwell moving northeastward toward the Bamberg county line southeast of the town of Hilda, briefly intensifying to a strong tornado along Hartzog Road. The tornado length was 5.5 miles and had a width of 800 yards at its widest point. The…
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 21 homes sustained some level of damage including 1 destroyed and 17 wi…
Hagood Avenue Baptist Church in the town of Barnwell was struck by lightning and caught fire. The fire caused extensive damage to the church.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Barnwell dispatch reported numerous trees and power lines down across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC highway patrol reported trees down along Ashleigh Road north of Barnwell.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency Manager reported flash flooding throughout the city of Barnwell. EM observed 4.8 inches of rain at their home and stated that many city streets flooded as storm drains could not handle that amount. Time estimated by EM.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Barnwell dispatch reported trees down along Highway 278 near Red Oak Road. Time estimated via radar.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A National Weather Service storm survey determined that an EF-0 tornado touched down between Snelling and Barnwell, SC with peak winds of 80 mph. The short-lived tornado began in the Sweetwater Country Club, between Fairway Lane and Club House Lane, and moved to the northeast. Th…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Light snow began in the early afternoon with a moderate to heavy band pushing in the evening and into the overnight. Snow tapered off early in the morning of the 22nd. Snow accumulation reports were between 2 to 4 inches with the highest amount of 3.5 inches reported by a COOP ob…
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were downed in Blacksville blocking roadways, including one tree on a home on Izlar St. Another tree fell on a home in Barnwell at Main St and Allen St.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
The AWOS unit at Barnwell Regional Airport (KBNL) measured a peak wind gust of 53 mph at 0635 EST (0735 EDT).
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
Numerous trees were downed in the Williston area. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed in the Blackville area. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
EM reported a mobile home blown off of its foundation on Nick St, trapping a woman inside. No injuries. A tin roof was also damaged in this vicinity. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A National Weather Service Survey Team confirmed a microburst just west-southwest of the Town of Blackville in Barnwell County. The microburst produced winds up to 90 mph and was associated with a strong line of convection that moved across the region during the late morning hour…
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
The AWOS unit at Barnwell Co Airport recorded a peak wind gust of 39 mph at 0755 EST (0855 EDT).
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sheriff Dispatch reported a tree down near the intersection of Seven Pines Rd and Pioneer Rd north of Snelling.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
AWOS unit at Barnwell Co Apt measured a peak wind gust of 36 knots (41 mph) at 1935 EDT (1835 EST).
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hilda town council member provided a report and photos, via social media, of multiple downed trees and large limbs in the town of Hilda. Also, parts of a metal roof were blown off. The damage extended from Broughton Ave to along Railroad Ave. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Savannah River Site EOC reported trees down on Hwy 125 blocking the road. Location and time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed in and around Blackville. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Barnwell Co dispatch reported trees and power lines down across the county. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Barnwell County Dispatch reported widespread trees and powerlines down across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
EM reported multiple large trees down in the vicinity of Robin Road and Oriole Street. One tree down on a house and another on a vehicle in the carport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
EM reported multiple trees down on Hwy. 64 in Barwell heading towards Olar.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snow amount of 0.3 inch reported near Williston.
High Wind High Wind
AWOS unit at Barnwell Regional Apt (KBNL) measured a 50 knot (58 mph) wind gust at 0355 EST.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Savannah River Site EOC reported a tree down near C Area. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees down in the town of Elko. Time estimated.
Hail Hail
EM reported nickel size hail in the town of Elko. Time estimated.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A strong, long-track tornado began in Aiken Co SC, within the boundaries of the Savannah River Site, then moved in a general northeast direction. While in Aiken Co, the tornado was rated EF-3. The tornado then crossed into Barnwell Co SC, NW of the town of Williston near Davis Br…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A strong, long-track tornado began just south of the town of Elko in Barnwell Co SC, then moved in a general northeast direction through Orangeburg Co SC, where it reached EF-3 intensity and caused 2 fatalities. The tornado dissipated shortly after crossing into Calhoun Co SC sou…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
AWOS unit at Barnwell Regional Airport measured a peak wind gust of 44 mph at 1712 EDT (1612 EST).
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down on Springfield Rd and Elko St. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down along Patterson Mill Rd. Time estimated.
Hail Hail
Savannah River Site EOC reported pea size hail at K-Area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
USFS RAWS site, in the Savannah River Site, measured a 51 knot (59 mph) wind gust at 1922 EDT (1822 EST).
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Winds associated with Tropical Storm Michael downed trees throughout the county. The highest measured peak wind gust in the county was 47 MPH at Barnwell Regional Airport at 0555 EST (0655 EDT) on October 11.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines down on US Hwy 278 near Hwy 39.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC DOT reported multiple trees down in Barnwell Co between Barnwell and the south fork of the Edisto River, including Magnolia Lane, SC Hwy 3, SC Hwy 39, and SC Hwy 304.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Barnwell County Dispatch reported trees down on Dexter Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down in the eastern portions of the Savannah River Site.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down in roadway Fellowship Rd at Moonlight Rd. Time estimated.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 11 | 1 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 22 | 0 |
| 2012 | 13 | 0 |
| 2011 | 24 | 0 |
| 2010 | 13 | 0 |
| 2009 | 13 | 2 |
| 2008 | 16 | 2 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 | 12 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 1 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 1 |
| 1999 | 12 | 3 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 2 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 2 | 0 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |