Florence storm history
Storm events recorded in Florence, South Carolina between 1950 and 2025.
677
Total events
35
Tornadoes
150
Hail
57
Floods
4
Deaths
$55.7M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Hurricane Matthew moved up the eastern seaboard, bringing very heavy rain and strong winds. Rainfall amounts ranged from ten to nearly thirteen inches. A peak wind of 67 mph was reported at the Florence Regional Airport. Tropical storm force winds and flooded ground caused widesp…
Rapidly moving flood waters swept a car and its occupant off Old River Road. The vehicle was later found 100 feet away from the roadway. The elderly man inside had died. The time was estimated.
The Florence County Sheriff's Office Dive Team found a submerged vehicle at a bridge washout on National Cemetery Road Near Fire Tower Road. The car was found the next day. The lone male occupant was dead. The time was estimated.
A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team concluded an EF1 tornado developed near the South Carolina Armory between South Stadium Road and South Greer Road. The tornado snapped a large tree and limbs were down in this location. The tornado then moved north and across Highway 7…
A tornado, described as a big white twisting cloud, picked up two mobile homes, twisted them in the air and tore them apart; six other mobile homes were damaged. Three girls who saw the approaching tornado vacated one of the mobile homes before it was picked up and destroyed; a w…
Around 15 inches of rain fell over the course of a few days, sending the Lynches River out of its banks and it continued rising to a major flood. The river crested at 19.73 feet, the highest level since 1945, and the third highest ever. Over two hundred homes were inundated, with…
A Storm Survey concluded a tornado moved through the Glendale community of Florence. The majority of damage was F1 with a path 1000 yards long and up to 150 yards wide. There was a small area (150 yards long 20 yards wide) of heavier F2 damage, with winds estimated at 120 mph. Si…
A severe thunderstorm developed west of the city of Florence and moved east. The damage began on the southwest side of the city with reports (including ham radio, media, and spotters) of large hail and wind gusts estimated over 80 mph. The largest hail size was estimated at 4 1/2…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Three power poles were broken at Florence County Airport due to the wind gusts.
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A tree was down on Egg Hill Road.
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Spotter reports trees down and power outages in Florence, SC according to trained weather spotters.
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SC Highway Patrol reports a tree down on Forest Lake Dr between S Stanley Dr and S Knollwood Rd.
Hail Hail
Hail estimated at nickel to quarter size briefly fell near this location.
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A 14 foot trailer was tossed 30 feet and a large metal shed on a concrete foundation was destroyed.
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SC Forestry Commission reports damage to brick sign and minor roof damage at Old Johnsonville Methodist Church on Hwy 41.
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Report of tree down across the road on Sardis Highway near Cusac community in Florence County. Media also reports tree fell onto a home in Florence County.
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SC Highway Patrol reports two trees down on roadway in Florence County (Effingham Hwy & Friendfield Rd and E Seven Mile Rd & Old River Rd).
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SC Highway Patrol reports two trees down on roadway in Florence County (Effingham Hwy & Friendfield Rd and E Seven Mile Rd & Old River Rd).
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Report of tree down across the road on Sardis Highway near Cusac community in Florence County.
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Tree down on I-20 near Winburn Road, west of Florence, SC.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Two to four inches of snow and sleet mix fell across Florence county, with a maximum of 4.2 measured in Scranton, SC. At least two traffic accidents occurred due to ice. County offices and schools were closed for two days.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Video showed flash flooding covering Baker Street at the intersection with North Jones Road.
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Flash flooding was recorded at the Florence Flea Market.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flood waters have been barricaded off along Factory Road in Coward.
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Several roads have been barricaded in downtown Lake City, including Williamsburg Avenue, Charles Street at Blanding Street, Wilson Street, Winkys Drive at Liberty Drive, Singletary Avenue at East Main Street, and Wilbur Street.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Roadway flooding reported on National Cemetery Road in Florence County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Roadway flooding reported on Friendfield Road in Florence County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Roadway washout reported on Old River Road in Florence County.
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A tree was down on Church Street near Pamplico Highway.
Flood Flood
The public reported flooding on Twin Church Road near Timmonsville, SC with up to a foot of water on portions of the roadway.
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Numerous power outages were reported along Lake City Highway by both Duke Energy and Santee Electric Cooperative. Large limbs appear to be the cause based upon calls and social media reports.
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Highway Patrol reported a tree across the road along Vox Highway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Street flooding observed in the vicinity of the intersection of Summergate Drive and Pisgah Street.
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A tree was down near the intersection of BallPark Road and High Heel Road (East Main Street).
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A tree fell near the intersection of Ballpark and High Heel Roads.
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A report of a tree down on a house and vehicles on Heather Drive in West Florence.
Hail Hail
Quarter to ping pong size hail in Lake City and Barrineau relayed by media. Time estimated by radar. .
Hail Hail
Nickel to quarter size hail relayed by media. Test.
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Multiple trees down along Freedom Boulevard in south Florence.
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Several trees blown down across the city.
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Measured wind gust.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A funnel cloud reported just west of Timmonsville.
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A pine tree of about 16 inches in diameter snapped, along with several downed limbs of about 5 inches in diameter near the intersection of Trotter Road and Chatsworth Lane in Florence.
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Measured at Florence Automated Surface Observation Station.
High Wind High Wind
An apparent gravity wave caused widespread trees and powerlines down across much of the county.
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Power lines down at the intersection of US 52 and McLaughlin Road.
Flood Flood
Flooding reported in Florence on North Irby St., Coit St., East Palmetto St., Church St., and Darlington St.
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Tree down on house on Carmon Scranton Road in Olanta.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | 23 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 14 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 2 |
| 2019 | 12 | 1 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 | 14 | 0 |
| 2016 | 32 | 0 |
| 2015 | 26 | 0 |
| 2014 | 15 | 0 |
| 2013 | 34 | 1 |
| 2012 | 44 | 0 |
| 2011 | 63 | 0 |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 |
| 2009 | 14 | 0 |
| 2008 | 16 | 1 |
| 2007 | 15 | 1 |
| 2006 | 35 | 2 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 16 | 2 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 16 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 25 | 0 |
| 1999 | 13 | 2 |
| 1998 | 13 | 2 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 24 | 2 |
| 1995 | 17 | 1 |
| 1994 | 7 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 6 | 0 |
| 1985 | 9 | 0 |
| 1984 | 6 | 0 |
| 1983 | 14 | 2 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 4 | 2 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 2 | 1 |
| 1964 | 4 | 3 |
| 1963 | 2 | 2 |
| 1962 | 3 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 2 | 0 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |