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Marion County, South Carolina
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
12
Tornado reports
77
Hail reports
32
Floods since 1996
364
All events
2
Deaths
$14.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Marion County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 10 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.
One mobile home destroyed, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church badly damaged and the sanctuary leveled. Church bell found 400 yards east. A house suffered major roof damage.
Freezing rain began falling the morning of February 11th. The freezing rain continued intermittently before ending the morning of the 13th. About an inch of ice accumulation was reported. Driving was treacherous if not impossible. Many power outages occurred due to downed power l…
A man was found dead outside his home in Mullins. The county coroner said the man's death was apparently due to hypothermia.
At the Marion County Airport, there were four hangers that were destroyed due to strong winds. At least four Robinson helicopters, a fixed wing airplane, and an ultralight aircraft sustained significant damage.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported in Cedar Creek.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree was felled and another snapped in Temperance Hill, SC.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow began on January 31 and ended on February 1, ranging from 5 to 8 inches across the county. County offices were closed the day after the event. Impacts from the storm were limited.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow began on January 31 and ended on February 1, ranging from 5 to 8 inches across the county. County offices were closed the day after the event. Impacts from the storm were limited.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A photo was shared on social media of a tree down across Calder Road between Marion and Mullins.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reports came in of four trees down in and near the city of Marion.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported a tree down on a car at 207 Butler Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Photo shared on social media of a tree down across Calder Road between Marion and Mullins.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An EM reported trees down in Marion.
Hail Hail
Nickel to almost quarter size hail occurred at Hwy 76/301 near Plantation Loop Rd.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Two to four inches of snow and sleet mix fell across Marion county, with a maximum of 4 measured in Mullins, SC.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Survey Summary: An EF0 tornado produced minor tree damage along Bay Road from near the intersection with Archies Old Place to Truslow Ct.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Homes along Gapway St. have some flooding, several roads flooded in the area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
South Main Street reported to be completely flooded in Marion.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
Storm survey of damage in the Marion, SC area indicated that a tornado touched down briefly on Tuesday May 14, 2024 between 6:10 PM EDT and was on the ground until 6:13 PM EDT before ending north of Luther Rogers Road. The tornado formed near the intersection of Baker Street and …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power outages affecting most of Nichols, SC due to fallen trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple large trees down on homes and blocking roadways in and near the 900 block of Jones Avenue/NC-41. In addition, a large brick wall in main street commons in downtown Marion separated from a building and collapsed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on house along NC-41 near intersection with Walnut Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on car near SC-41 and Zion Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines down in the town of Marion.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines down in Gresham.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree limb fell onto residential power line resulted in a local power outage.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was observed in the Temperance Hill area.
Hail Hail
CO-OP observer reported hail from dime to quarter size.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Wind gusts ranged from 45 to 55 mph across the county. These winds resulted in scattered downed trees and power lines. In addition, rainfall averaged 3.5 to 5 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down near the intersection of highway 501 and Sawyer Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on SC-41, approximately 5 NE of Gresham.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC Highway Patrol reported a tree down on the road at Highway 9 and Snow Ct.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado developed in a forested area north of Hwy 378 and east of Hwy 908 on the west side of Bay Road in southeast Marion County. The tornado tracked east-northeast and moved across Bay Road causing damage to trees and some damage to a few structures. The tornado then tracke…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Brief freezing rain and sleet changed over to snow in the evening. 1.5 of snow and sleet measured in Mullins.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Winds ripped off part of a garage roof and slammed it into a wall near Highway 501 south of downtown Marion.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down in road on Thomson Court.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding reported with numerous streets flooded across town.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down in the road at the intersection of US 76 and Hassie Rd.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Trees down on Hwy 576, two miles south of Marion.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado formed near Old Nichols Highway northeast of Mullins, SC. The tornado generally moved northeast and caused significant tree damage toward the end of Ironwood Rd. It also destroyed a small storage building and caused minor damage to 4 single wide homes near the interse…
Hail Hail
Hail ranging from 1.25 to 1.50 in Rains SC.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Marion County 911 center reported flowing water across Hwy 41. The water was flowing into the canal.
Hail Hail
Hail was reported in the town of Sellers.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down in Mullins.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down in the town of Mullins on Hwy 76.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 59 mph gust was recorded at the Marion County Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down. A roof was damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 62 mph gust was recorded on an ASOS station in Marion county.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 2 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 1 |
| 2021 | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 | 15 | 0 |
| 2015 | 18 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 | 18 | 0 |
| 2011 | 27 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 21 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 15 | 1 |
| 2003 | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 1 |
| 1995 | 17 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 4 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 2 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
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