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Greenville County, South Carolina
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1952 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
36
Tornado reports
429
Hail reports
104
Floods since 1996
1,180
All events
5
Deaths
$32.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Greenville 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.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Three to six inches of rain falling in a couple of hours caused an extreme urban flash flood and stream flooding event in the Greenville metro area. The flooding initially began on the east side of the city in the Haywood Rd/downtown airport area, where several cars were stalled …
A large oak tree was blown down at Roper Mountain Rd and Blacks Dr. The tree fell on a moving vehicle, killing the 39-year-old man who was driving. Another tree was blown down on I-385.
NWS storm survey found the path of an EF2 tornado across the north side of Greenville, beginning just east of Cherrydale Point and moving east/southeast across Pleasantburg Dr, Rutherford Rd, and Wade Hampton Blvd, then crossing through a residential area between Wade Hampton Blv…
A thunderstorm developed over the headwaters of the Reedy River during the morning, then remained nearly stationary for several hours, producing rainfall of 4 to 9 inches in approximately 4 hours. This resulted in major flooding in areas from Berea to downtown Greenville. The Ree…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported (via Social Media) a large tree blown down along North Main St. Spotter reported additional trees blown down on nearby Ashford Ave and vicinity. Public also reported a tree down in the Wade Hampton community and in Taylors.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported (via Social Media) trees snapped in a couple of locations near the Spartanburg County line north of Greer.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Utility company reported trees blown down on power lines and causing multiple power outages between Travelers Rest and Tigerville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Utility company reported a tree blown down on power lines on Lake Fairfield Dr. Law enforcement reported another tree down on Richbourg Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Utility company reported trees blown down on power lines and causing outages at W Parker Rd and W Marion St and on Zet Ct.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported at least one tree blown down on East Darby Rd. County comms reported power lines blown down in the same area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple sources reported a number of trees and large limbs and power lines blown down across Greenville County, from Tigerville, south through Travelers Rest and much of the Greenville metro area, to Simpsonville and Fountain Inn. Hundreds of power outages were reported, especia…
Hail Hail
Public reported up to quarter size hail along Hudson St in Taylors.
Hail Hail
Ham radio operator reported quarter size hail near the intersection of Cheyenne Dr and Capewood Rd.
Hail Hail
Public reported nickel size hail on Jarrah Place.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous public reports were received of trees and power lines blown down throughout northern and central Greenville County. One tree was blown down on a house on Notchwood Ct in the Berea area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public and utility company reported trees blown down on power lines in the Berea area. Public also reported a tree blown down on Bennett St near E Park Ave.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Utility company reported trees blown down on power lines and causing an outage.
Hail Hail
CoCoRahs observer reported quarter size Hail Just SSE of Gowensville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported trees blown down at Kennedy Dr and Daisy Dr, and trees down on power lines and causing an outage on Douglas Dr.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
NWS employee estimated a 50 kt wind gust.
Hail Hail
Public reported up to quarter size hail covering the ground to a depth of up to 2 inches.
Hail Hail
Public reported 3/4 inch hail near the intersection of Highways 14 and 414.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Utility company reported trees blown down on power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Utility company reported trees blown down on power lines near the intersection of Highway 86 and Juniper Valley Circle.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Highway patrol reported a tree blown down along Keeler Mill Rd and another tree down on Mountain Creek Rd.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Stream gauges and emergency management reported significant flash flooding developed along all major river basins in central Greenville County after 8-15 inches of rain fell across the foothills in three days, with 1.5 to 2.5 inches of that falling in less than three hours on the…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Stream gauges indicated flash flooding developed over the headwaters of the Saluda River basin after 15-20 inches of rain, with locally higher amounts fell across the area over three days, with 1.5 to 3 inches of that falling in less than three hours on the morning of the 27th. T…
Flood Flood
Although heavy rain ended across Greenville County by early afternoon, flooding continued to impact the Reedy, Saluda, and Enoree basins as water from very heavy rainfall continue to funnel its way downstream through the watersheds. Reedy River flooding eventually worked its way …
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Emergency manager reported a brief tornado touched down in an area between Jones Gap State Park and River Falls Rd. Multiple trees were blown down and some outbuildings were damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
NWS employees and emergency management reported numerous trees blown down throughout the city of Greenville, with multiple trees down on homes.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Utility company reported several trees blown down on power lines in the Marietta area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Media reported flash flooding developed across the north side of Greer after after 2.5 to 4 inches of rain fell in just a couple of hours. A tributary of the Tyger River overflowed its banks, with water inundating roads of a subdivision, submerging vehicles and entering the lowes…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Utility company reported trees blown down on power lines in the Marietta area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The ASOS at the Greenville Municipal Airport measured a peak wind gust of 67 mph (58 kts). Utility company reported multiple trees and numerous large limbs blown down, with some on power lines, from the east side of Greenville to the area around the Greenville-Spartanburg airport…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Utility company reported trees blown down on power lines in the area around Coal Pit Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Media reported a tree blown down on power lines on Cedar Lane Rd. Public reported another tree down on Old Buncombe Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported (via Social Media) several trees blown down just east of Piedmont near Highway 25.
Hail Hail
Numerous social media pictures of golf ball size hail from Taylors to Greer. Also, NWS employee reported quarter size hail on Old Spartanburg Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported (via Social Media) trees blown down along Highway 25.
Hail Hail
Multiple public reports of quarter to golf ball size hail along the I-385 corridor in Greenville.
Hail Hail
Public reported nickel size hail in the Five Forks area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Utility company reported multiple trees blown down on power lines in Greenville Eastside.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
County comms reported a few trees blown down along Old Easley Highway near the Pickens county line. Additionally, the ASOS at Greenville Municipal Airport measured a gust of 59 mph.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 17 | 0 |
| 2024 | 22 | 1 |
| 2023 | 33 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 1 |
| 2020 | 35 | 3 |
| 2019 | 17 | 2 |
| 2018 | 21 | 0 |
| 2017 | 33 | 2 |
| 2016 | 19 | 1 |
| 2015 | 31 | 0 |
| 2014 | 32 | 1 |
| 2013 | 48 | 1 |
| 2012 | 53 | 0 |
| 2011 | 57 | 1 |
| 2010 | 65 | 1 |
| 2009 | 46 | 0 |
| 2008 | 29 | 1 |
| 2007 | 24 | 0 |
| 2006 | 42 | 0 |
| 2005 | 24 | 0 |
| 2004 | 31 | 0 |
| 2003 | 38 | 0 |
| 2002 | 32 | 2 |
| 2001 | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 | 31 | 0 |
| 1999 | 30 | 0 |
| 1998 | 42 | 0 |
| 1997 | 23 | 0 |
| 1996 | 41 | 1 |
| 1995 | 28 | 2 |
| 1994 | 22 | 1 |
| 1993 | 11 | 0 |
| 1992 | 12 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 14 | 1 |
| 1989 | 15 | 1 |
| 1988 | 8 | 0 |
| 1987 | 8 | 0 |
| 1986 | 9 | 0 |
| 1985 | 9 | 0 |
| 1984 | 18 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 5 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 3 | 0 |
| 1976 | 4 | 0 |
| 1975 | 7 | 1 |
| 1974 | 6 | 0 |
| 1973 | 4 | 2 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 3 | 2 |
| 1968 | 4 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 2 |
| 1965 | 2 | 0 |
| 1964 | 3 | 2 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 3 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
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