Edgefield storm history
Storm events recorded in Edgefield, South Carolina between 1950 and 2025.
340
Total events
21
Tornadoes
79
Hail
10
Floods
1
Deaths
$45.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F3 Tornado
An F3 tornado touched down near SC highway 61 and moved east to SC highway 36 taking down numerous trees and causing major and minor damage to several homes.
An F3 tornado either destroyed or severely damaged around 60 homes and mobile homes and a church. One person was killed when her mobile home took a direct hit and was completely destroyed. Widespread trees were taken down.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Extensive tree damage occurred along the track of the tornado which paralleled Woodlawn Rd to Briggs Rd and then across Sweetwater Rd. Trees all along the path were either uprooted or snapped. The tornado touched down near the intersection of Woodlawn Rd and Reedy Branch Rd. The …
Widespread damage to trees and power lines across the county leading to widespread and extended road closures. Most of the county was without power for an extended period of time. Falling trees caused damage to structures across the county. At least 240 homes sustained some level…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Edgefield County Emergency Manager reported portions of Windy Ridge Rd were closed due to flash flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Edgefield County Dispatch reports trees down on Gilgal Rd. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Edgefield County Dispatch reported trees down along Red Hill Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Edgefield County Dispatch reported trees down along Republican Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Edgefield County dispatch reports trees down along Hwy 378 in Edgefield County. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Edgefield County Dispatch reported trees down along Hwy 25 North. Time estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
Public report of penny sized hail between Edgefield and Johnston. Relayed by media.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter sent pictures of at least quarter sized hail.
Hail Hail
Broadcast meteorologist sent multiple pictures of hail from a viewer with the bigger stones ranging from quarter to half dollar size hail.
Hail Hail
Broadcast media passed along a picture of hail roughly penny size through slack.
Hail Hail
Images of quarter sized hail that had piled up in the parking lot of the KJs market off of Columbia road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media relayed a report with a picture of a large tree down near the Edgefield town square.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Spotter observed one large shed blown away and one tin shed flipped over at 420 Mims St in Edgefield.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
South Carolina Highway Patrol reported trees down along Hwy 121 north of Johnston.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Light snow moved into the area in the early afternoon with a brief period of moderate during the late evening. Snowfall accumulation was generally between a half inch and an inch and a half. The highest reported amount was 1.5 inches from the Johnston COOP observer.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A moderate to heavy band of snow and sleet moved into the county on the morning of the 10th. A CoCoRaHS observer reported 0.7 of snow and sleet in the northern part of the county. Warm air moved in aloft and snow/sleet transitioned to freezing rain by late morning. There were a c…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Edgefield County Dispatch received a call regarding a tree down on Key Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Edgefield County Dispatch received a call about a tree down on Penn St in the town of Edgefield. Time estimated by radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Spotter sent pictures of flash flooding off of Stevens Creek along W Martintown Rd from rainfall that occurred in the core of Helene.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Edgefield County dispatch reported trees down along Addison Street in Edgefield.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Edgefield County sheriff reported a tree down on Garrett Rd at Red Oak Grove Rd.
Hail Hail
Report from mPING: Dime (0.75). Social media report from the same location relayed pea to dime sized hail and 1 inch of rain in 15 minutes.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC Dept. of Public Safety reports trees down across the road on Sweetwater Rd. near the intersection of Horn Creek W. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Edgefield County dispatch reports a tree down along Hwy. 430, just outside the city of Edgefield limits. Time estimated based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public report and photo, submitted via social media, of large tree branches down on the road on Meeting Street Rd, north of Edgefield. Exact location and time estimated.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Gradient wind gusts knocked down several trees across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed onto a power line on Stevens Creek Rd and Andrews Way.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A report was received, via social media, of a 64 MPH wind gust measured at a home weather station near Murrah Rd and Copeland Cir near Murphys Estates. This is an unofficial observation.
Hail Hail
Broadcast media relayed a video of hail falling at a residence near the intersection of Key Road and Hwy 23. Largest stones are estimated to be quarter sized based on the video and the individual who sent the video.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down at W Martintown Road and Currytown Road. Hail of unknown size also reported. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Edgefield County dispatch reported numerous trees and power lines were downed across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A medium sized tree was downed on a farm about 2 miles NE of Trenton. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
NWS COOP Observer (JOHS1), located 4 miles SW of Johnston, measured a peak wind gust of 59 MPH (51 knots).
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were downed across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down on Garrett Rd near Red Oak Grove Rd near Modoc. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SCHP reported a tree in roadway at Berry Farm Rd and Peach Orchard Rd near Trenton. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Edgefield Co dispatch reported multiple trees down on Woodlawn Rd. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down across roadway near the intersection of Hwy 378 and Gilchrist Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sheriff dispatch reported trees and power lines down at the intersection of Hwy 23 and Key Rd between the towns of Edgefield and Modoc.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sheriff dispatch reported trees down on Evans St in the town of Edgefield.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sheriff dispatch reported a tree down at the intersection of Woodward Lake Rd and Mount Zion Rd.
Hail Hail
Report from MPing.
Hail Hail
CoCoRaHS report of minor leaf damage due to hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report through social media several large pines snapped off and one blocking the highway at the intersection of Jones Road and Hwy. 283 with lots of wind debris.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees reported down on Salters Pond Rd near the dam of Salters Pond. Time estimated.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | 0 |
| 2024 | 13 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 | 13 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 1 |
| 2018 | 13 | 0 |
| 2017 | 19 | 1 |
| 2016 | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 17 | 0 |
| 2010 | 17 | 2 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 18 | 3 |
| 2007 | 13 | 1 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 12 | 1 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 1 |
| 1998 | 15 | 4 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | 2 | 0 |