Newberry storm history
Storm events recorded in Newberry, South Carolina between 1950 and 2025.
626
Total events
39
Tornadoes
112
Hail
12
Floods
7
Deaths
$58.4M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
NWS Storm Survey found an EF3 tornado touched down near Silverstreet and continued east through Prosperity then crossed into Richald county where it dissipated. Many homes in Prosperity were heavily damaged. Numerous trees and powerlines were down. There were 2 injuries.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Widespread trees and power lines downed. Many roads closed, some for an extended period of time. Large sections of the county were without power. Falling trees damaged numerous structures across the county. At least 128 homes sustained some level of damage including 10 destroyed …
Hail Hail
Public report of hail around quarter sized near Wickers Greenhouse along Highway 76. Time estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
As part of a NWS Storm Survey, hail damage to the siding on a residence suggested hail up to the size of golf balls. The residence was impacted by a strong downburst as well. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Newberry Dispatch reported pine trees down over Floyd Rd near the intersection with Bel Ivy Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A NWS survey team surveyed damage off of Peak Rd in Pomaria in Newberry County where a strong supercell moved through the evening of November 8th, 2025. The survey found multiple large cedar trees that were either snapped or fully uprooted, mainly facing south or southeast in a d…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Newberry Dispatch reported trees down blocking road near the intersection of Peak Rd and Gateway Dr, which knocked down powerlines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Newberry County EM sent pictures of trees snapped & uprooted along Peak Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Newberry County Emergency Manager reported flooding with road damage at the intersection of Wheeland Road and Wheeland School Road. Several roads in this area were also flooded.
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Newberry County dispatch reported multiple trees down in Dreher Island State Park, near State Park Loop.
Hail Hail
Public report from mPing of estimated penny sized hail.
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SC DPS reported tree down on Bel Ivy Rd near the intersection with Floyd Rd. Time estimated by radar.
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SC Highway Patrol reported trees down along Highway 391 south of Prosperity.
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Trained weather spotter reported tree down on a powerline in the 6500-6800 block of SC 121. Time estimated by radar.
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Newberry County dispatch reported trees down along Hwy 176 near Mayer Rd. Time estimated by radar.
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Newberry County dispatch reported a tree down along Sam Koon Rd near Maple Hollow Ln. Time estimated by radar.
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SC Highway Patrol reported trees down at the intersection of SC 39 and SC 34. Time estimated by radar.
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Public reports widespread tree and powerline damage throughout Newberry County. Time estimated by radar.
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SC Highway Patrol reports a tree down along I20. Time estimated by radar.
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SC Highway Patrol reports a tree down along I26. Time estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
Social media post from a local greenhouse showing hail covering the ground. Owner estimated Nickel to Quarter size hail and damage to the property.
Hail Hail
Newberry EM reported golf ball size hail and emailed a photo of large hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Highway Patrol reported power lines down near the intersection of Ira Kinard Road and Blacksgate East.
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Utility company reported a power outage due to downed trees and power lines near the intersection of Nursey Rd. and Providence AME Church Rd.
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South Carolina Highway Patrol reported several trees down along I-26 beginning near Mt Bethel Garmany Rd through the Route 219 exit.
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Newberry County Dispatch reported trees down along Mount Pleasant Rd at Mount Bethel Garmany Rd.
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Newberry County dispatch reported trees down along George Loop.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SCDPS website reported a fallen tree in the roadway at the intersection of Parr Rd and Broad River Rd. Time estimated by radar.
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SC Highway Patrol reported a tree down near Highway 34 and Ringer Road.
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SC Highway Patrol reported a tree down along I-26.
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SC Highway Patrol reported trees down at Peak Road and Broad River Road.
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Newberry County sheriff reported wind damage near the intersection of Beaver Dam Creek Road and US Highway 76. Damage included a tree on a house, shaved treetops, and uprooted hardwood trees. Time estimated by radar.
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SC Highway Patrol reported trees down along I-26, north of Jalapa.
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Newberry County dispatch reported multiple trees down along Bush River Road near Crowder Road. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Newberry dispatch reported a tree fell on a house in Newberry. No injuries reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Newberry County EM reported secondary road closures in the town of Prosperity due to flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Newberry County EM reported US-176 closed due to Flash Flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Newberry county official reported a downed tree on Deadfall Road and Highway 395 with a resulting car accident. No injuries reported.
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SC Department of Public Safety reported trees down on Highway 34 near the intersection of Broad River Road.
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Newberry County dispatch reported a tree down on Sandy Run Creek Rd. No cross street given. Time estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
Public report of greater than quarter sized hail along Prosperity Highway. Time estimated by radar.
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Newberry County dispatch reported trees down at Kings Lane and Old Airport Road in Whitmire. Time estimated by radar.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A National Weather Service storm survey team confirmed a brief EF-0 tornado with peak winds of 80 mph in Newberry County south of the town of Whitmire during the early morning hours of May 9th. The tornado began near the intersection of Old Airport Road and Kings Lane causing sca…
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | 0 |
| 2024 | 34 | 1 |
| 2023 | 30 | 0 |
| 2022 | 23 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 1 |
| 2020 | 16 | 0 |
| 2019 | 34 | 2 |
| 2018 | 25 | 0 |
| 2017 | 18 | 2 |
| 2016 | 17 | 0 |
| 2015 | 29 | 0 |
| 2014 | 21 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 0 |
| 2012 | 30 | 1 |
| 2011 | 34 | 2 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 |
| 2009 | 17 | 0 |
| 2008 | 30 | 4 |
| 2007 | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 | 21 | 1 |
| 2005 | 16 | 3 |
| 2004 | 12 | 2 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 10 | 2 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 1 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 3 |
| 1994 | 7 | 1 |
| 1992 | 7 | 2 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 7 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 2 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 3 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 5 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 6 | 4 |
| 1970 | 3 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 2 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |