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Clarendon County, South Carolina
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1958 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
38
Tornado reports
116
Hail reports
19
Floods since 1996
505
All events
8
Deaths
$16.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Clarendon County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 35 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.
A broken line of thunderstorms formed along an outflow boundary and moved across the northern half of Lake Marion the evening of 5/23. Estimated winds from these thunderstorms were up to 35 kts. As these storms pushed across the lake, a women was fatally wounded from being struck…
Lightning struck a man under a tree and killed him.
Lightning struck a tree and vehicle parked under it. One man was killed when he was getting out of the vehicle during the incident.
Robert John King, 89, was found dead at his home due to excessive heat.
Mary Jane Pearson, 86, and Robert John King, 89, were found dead in their homes from excessive heat.
A strong F1 tornado touched down just west of Manning and continued NNE to Alcolu. Six mobile homes were completely destroyed, 9 had moderate damage, 16 had minor damage, 2 framed homes had minor damage and many trees and powerlines were down. There were 18 injuries, 9 of which w…
Several streets flooded in town. Meadowfield Apartments in Summerton also experiencing flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SCDPS report of tree on road near between I-95 and Dingle Pond Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Multiple measurements across the county of between 2 and 3.5 inches of storm total snowfall with snow accumulating into February 1st. Highest measured amount in the county was 3.1 near Manning.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Multiple measurements across the county of between 2 and 3.5 inches of storm total snowfall. Highest measured amount in the county was 3.1 near Manning.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
SC Highway Patrol reports freezing rain leading to downed trees/large branches on Summerton Hwy near Frank Rhames Rd. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC DPS reports tree down on Cecil McFadden Rd near Gable.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC DPS website reported a tree down on I-95 near Exit 132. Time estimated by radar.
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SC DPS website reported a tree down on I-95 over the Black River Swamp. Time estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
Clarendon County EM relayed a picture of approximately Quarter sized Hail in the Wyboo neighborhood. Time estimated by radar.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A National Weather Service Storm Survey team confirmed an EF1 tornado in Clarendon County that occurred within a wide swath of damaging winds, extending from Swansea to Lake Marion. Based on ground observations and radar, the tornado likely developed over Lake Marion, just east o…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC highway patrol reported a tree blocking the roadway on I-95 southbound. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Clarendon dispatch reported a tree downed blocking the roadway on South Cantey St. in Summerton. Time estimated by radar.
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Spotter reported trees down on his property. Time estimated by radar.
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Clarendon dispatch reported trees and powerlines down on the road on Bill Davis Rd. Time estimated by radar.
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Clarendon EM reported a tree down on a home on Lake Shore Dr. Time estimated by radar.
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Public reported trees down. Time estimated by radar.
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Clarendon EM reported several trees down in and around the Manning area. Time estimated by radar.
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A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team confirmed a near continuous swath of straight line wind damage beginning near Swansea, extending southeast across Lake Marion into Clarendon County. An EF1 tornado also occurred within this broader swath of damage. Combining ground obs…
Hail Hail
Clarendon County dispatch received a report of quarter sized hail near the intersection of Coker Rd and Hicks Rd, SE of Turbeville.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail in Manning.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Light snow began in mid afternoon with a band of heavy snow moving in by the evening into the overnight. Snowfall amounts were generally between 2 to 4 inches with the highest report from a public observer in Manning of 4.2 inches.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief tornado touched down on the east side of I95, crossing over and doing minor tree damage along Saint Paul Rd and Cooper Lane.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Many trees and power lines down. Some roads closed. Sections of the county without power. A few structures damaged by falling trees. Maximum wind gust measured at Manning Regional Airport (KMNI) was 40 knots (46 mph). Some minor flooding in spots as a CoCoRaHS gage near I-95 and …
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief, EF0 tornado touched down along the northeastern side of Lake Marion on Sept 26, 2024. The tornado began its life near Russel Dr and produced minor tree damage along its path before lifting north of Pearson Rd.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Clarendon County 911 call center received a call regarding developing flooding near 1208 Seloc Road. Water has filled up ditches on both sides of the road and water starting to cover the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC Department of Public Safety reported trees down at the intersection of Salem and Old Manning Roads. Time estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
Public sent in pictures of hail and wind damage. The pictures shows golf ball size hail along with wind damage to their property. There were several large limbs downed, a tree uprooted, damage to shingles and facia and also lawn objects blown around.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC Highway Patrol reported a tree down in roadway on I-95, east of Summerton. Time estimated by radar.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Gradient winds knocked down numerous trees across the county from near Summerton to Manning to Turbeville and vicinity.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed near the intersection of Lilly Martin Rd and Mathis Rd in Summerton. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed onto the roadway near 2697 Governor Richardson Rd in Summerton. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were knocked down across the county.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Streets around the Weldon Auditorium including Old Georgetown Road closed due to flooding.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
NWS Survey confirmed brief EF-1 tornado with 90 mph winds spawned by Hurricane Idalia near Turbeville. It touched down southwest of Graham Road, moving northwest snapping and uprooting multiple trees along it's .73 mile long path, including along Olanta Highway.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
A few trees were blown down across the county. Heavy rainfall caused flooding that closed several roads, especially near Lake Marion.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Santee Electric Coop reported a tree on power lines on Bayview Drive.
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Santee Electric Coop reported a tree on power lines near the intersection of Malibu Road and Hwy. 260.
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Santee Electric Coop reported a tree on power lines at the intersection of Dozier Mallett Road and Mallett Road.
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SCDOT reported a tree down across Frank Rhames Road near Panola.
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SCDOT reported a tree down on Ethan Stone Road near Paxville.
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SCDOT reported a tree down on Panola Road.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 16 | 1 |
| 2024 | 11 | 2 |
| 2023 | 26 | 1 |
| 2022 | 16 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 | 7 | 3 |
| 2019 | 16 | 1 |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 0 |
| 2016 | 17 | 0 |
| 2015 | 21 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 | 25 | 2 |
| 2010 | 23 | 0 |
| 2009 | 21 | 1 |
| 2008 | 15 | 1 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 34 | 3 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 14 | 2 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 20 | 0 |
| 1999 | 16 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 1 |
| 1997 | 11 | 1 |
| 1996 | 5 | 1 |
| 1995 | 12 | 4 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 6 | 1 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 |
| 1989 | 7 | 0 |
| 1988 | 8 | 1 |
| 1987 | 6 | 0 |
| 1985 | 7 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 4 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | 2 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
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