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Lexington County, South Carolina
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
49
Tornado reports
303
Hail reports
92
Floods since 1996
1,351
All events
6
Deaths
$96.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Lexington County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 45 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.
Lake Murray ,Tornado touched down near intersection of SC311 and SC244 3 miles south-southeast of Lexington. Major damage occurred to the Glassmaster factory at the intersection of SC6 and Interstate 20. The tornado from that point was mostly on the ground as it moved through eas…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado completely destroyed a square stick frame home.
SCHP reported a tree down on Interstate 20 near mile marker 58. Later media reports indicated that the tree fell onto a vehicle and killed a female inside the car.
Social media reported a woman was struck by lightning as she deplaned onto the tarmac to walk into the terminal at Columbia Metropolitan Airport. She eventually died from her injuries August 5.
Sheriff reported a tree fell on a mobile home near I-20 and Hwy 378 on Meetze road killing one occupant and injuring two others.
Lightning struck a tree and branched off to hit a man and a woman. The man was killed and the woman had a slight injury.
Sheriff reported one person killed when his pickup truck was hit by a falling tree. Several trees were taken down in the Swansea area.
An F2 tornado producing winds to 150 mph killed a 32 year old female and injured 6 others. Two homes were destroyed and 9 others had major damage. Two apartements were destroyed (duplex). Seven mobile homes were destroyed and 94 had minor damage. Numerous trees were down and two …
SC Emergency Management and Irmo Fire Department report treating 20 individuals that were struck by lightning at Lake Murray Public Park in Lexington, SC. 18 of those 20 were transported to nearby hospitals. Those 18 people included 6 adults and 12 children. None of the injuries …
Sheriff reported trees down throughout county and damage to homes and buildings, including Airport High School where several students and faculty were injurred by flying debris.
Many trees and power lines down. Some roads closed and sections of the county lost power. Falling trees caused damage to structures primarily in the western half of the county. At least 44 homes sustained some level of damage including 3 destroyed and 18 with major damage. An NWS…
Lexington County dispatch reports flooding across much of north-central Lexington County. Numerous roads flooded, with too many to name at this time. Some small dams being breached at this time.
SC Highway Patrol reports flooding on I-77 Southbound at I-26, road closed.
Law enforcement rescued over 60 people from 55 homes in the Coldstream neighborhood between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
A tornado clipped off or uprooted numerous trees along a 0.5-mile-path. Roof of a house was lifted up and set back down, a mobile home destroyed, another overturned, and severely damaged, roof blown off a garage, shed picked up and destroyed, and four chicken houses damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Lexington County 911 dispatch reported a tree fell on a vehicle near Crown Point Rd and Cabin Creek Ct.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Spotter reported 6-8 inch diameter branches downed on garage of home on Frink St in Cayce.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Lexington County EM reported trees down near the intersection of Tindal Rd and Cedar Creek Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Lexington County EM reported a tree down near the intersection of Sharon Church Rd and Sharon Acres Ln.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Four pine trees uprooted and additional trees broken near the intersection of Hwy 6 and Blackville Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Lexington County EM reported power lines down along Fiddlers Ln in Gaston.
Flood Flood
Skywarn spotter reported flooded yards and significant ponding of water on the roadway on Priceville Rd.
Flood Flood
Social media report with photo of significant ponding of water on roadway on Two Notch Rd near Gilbert high school.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
AcuRite weather station rainfall report of 2.50 inches in one hour.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC DPS reported a tree down along Baskin Hills Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down near Pine Plain Rd and Mack St. Time estimated by radar.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Public reported video of a tornadic waterspout over Lake Murray near the Saluda Dam associated with a severe thunderstorm and strong velocity couplet from KCAE radar. The tornado did not cause any notable damage onshore before dissipating. Unknown wind speed due to lack of damage…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Numerous public, COOP, CoCoRAHS, and spotter reports across Lexington county of 2 to 4 inches of snowfall accumulation. Highest amount in the county was measured via CoCoRAHS north of Lake Murray. Official NWS observation at CAE was 2.8 inches.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Ice accumulation of 0.28 from ASOS station at KCAE Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
SC Highway Patrol reported multiple trees and large branches down due to ice accumulation in the cities of Cayce and Chapin.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Vehicle reported to be submerged in flood waters at the intersection of Sunset Blvd and Raleigh St. Water was getting inside the vehicle.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Vehicle reported to be submerged in water at the corner of Sunset Blvd and 12th St.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
An NWS employee observed a SUV submerged in floodwaters on Chris Dr, near Augusta Rd. Police were on scene and had closed portions of Chris Dr.
Flood Flood
A trained spotter shared a video of a roadway washout of Bagpipe Rd near Bright Leaf Rd. Washout was likely due to poor drainage leading to overflow of the pond.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC Highway Patrol reported multiple trees down on I-26 near Augusta Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Lexington County dispatch reported power lines down along Bush River Rd at Spartan Dr.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC Highway Patrol reported trees down on Bruce Rd.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Trained spotter reported flash flooding along Hwy 1 with water getting into a restaurant near Crouch St. Water was also approaching the front doors of businesses on Main St in Leesville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Lexington County EM reported a couple of trees down near Swansea blocking the roadway. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tall pine tree blown over along with numerous sticks and branches along Boiling Springs Rd near Shealy's Pond Heritage Preserve. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Batesburg-Leesville Police Department reported tree down near the intersection of Hill St and North Carolina Ave. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SCDPS website reported a tree in roadway on Sharpes Hill Road near the intersection of Victor Road. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC DPS reported trees down on Amicks Ferry Rd at Ballentine Lane. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC DPS reported trees down on Mill Stream Rd near Hope Ferry Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC DPS reported tree down on Swansea Rd near the intersection of Hwy 178. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Lexington County Communications Center reported a large tree blocking the roadway on Fairview Road near Ranch Road. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Lexington County Communications Center reported power lines down along Brentwood Court. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC DPS website reported a tree down on US-178 near the intersection of Whetstone Road. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Spotter report with video. Estimated 50-60 mph winds near Batesburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC Dept of Public Safety reported a tree down in the roadway along Amicks Ferry Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 1 |
| 2025 | 45 | 2 |
| 2024 | 47 | 3 |
| 2023 | 75 | 3 |
| 2022 | 55 | 2 |
| 2021 | 26 | 3 |
| 2020 | 43 | 0 |
| 2019 | 34 | 5 |
| 2018 | 62 | 3 |
| 2017 | 65 | 1 |
| 2016 | 39 | 1 |
| 2015 | 78 | 1 |
| 2014 | 20 | 0 |
| 2013 | 26 | 0 |
| 2012 | 61 | 1 |
| 2011 | 58 | 0 |
| 2010 | 47 | 1 |
| 2009 | 27 | 0 |
| 2008 | 59 | 1 |
| 2007 | 31 | 0 |
| 2006 | 30 | 1 |
| 2005 | 31 | 0 |
| 2004 | 24 | 1 |
| 2003 | 32 | 0 |
| 2002 | 25 | 0 |
| 2001 | 16 | 0 |
| 2000 | 20 | 0 |
| 1999 | 14 | 0 |
| 1998 | 30 | 0 |
| 1997 | 24 | 1 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 24 | 5 |
| 1994 | 18 | 6 |
| 1993 | 4 | 1 |
| 1992 | 10 | 0 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1990 | 8 | 0 |
| 1989 | 14 | 1 |
| 1988 | 18 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 7 | 0 |
| 1984 | 11 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 0 |
| 1981 | 4 | 1 |
| 1979 | 4 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 12 | 0 |
| 1974 | 4 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 2 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 5 | 0 |
| 1965 | 3 | 0 |
| 1963 | 2 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
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