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Newberry 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.
40
Tornado reports
112
Hail reports
12
Floods since 1996
633
All events
7
Deaths
$58.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Newberry County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 40 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.
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 …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
County official reported 11 trees down on Sunview Rd in Prosperity. One tree fell on a home.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC Highway Patrol reported a tree down across I-26 near Little Mountain.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Spotter passed along video of a near stationary waterspout on Lake Murray, collocated with a strong thunderstorm. Video and radar data suggests weak but likely non-tornadic circulation with unknown wind speed and EF rating.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees reported down on Beaver Dam Creek Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Multiple measurements from CoCoRAHS, COOP, and county emergency management of between 3 and 4 inches of storm total snow. Highest measurement in the county was 4 inches near Newberry and 4 inches in Pomaria.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Multiple reports of freezing rain leading to numerous downed trees/large branches off of SC34 in Newberry County including Mount Pleasant Road and Maybinton Road. Time estimated from radar.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
SC Highway Patrol reports freezing rain leading to downed trees/large branches near the intersection of Halfacre Rd and Saint Phillips Church Rd. Time estimated from radar.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC DPS reported tree down on Bel Ivy Rd near the intersection with Floyd Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC Highway Patrol reported trees down along Highway 391 south of Prosperity.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trained weather spotter reported tree down on a powerline in the 6500-6800 block of SC 121. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Newberry County dispatch reported trees down along Hwy 176 near Mayer Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Newberry County dispatch reported a tree down along Sam Koon Rd near Maple Hollow Ln. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC Highway Patrol reported trees down at the intersection of SC 39 and SC 34. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reports widespread tree and powerline damage throughout Newberry County. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC Highway Patrol reports a tree down along I20. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Utility company reported a power outage due to downed trees and power lines near the intersection of Nursey Rd. and Providence AME Church Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
South Carolina Highway Patrol reported several trees down along I-26 beginning near Mt Bethel Garmany Rd through the Route 219 exit.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Newberry County Dispatch reported trees down along Mount Pleasant Rd at Mount Bethel Garmany Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC Highway Patrol reported a tree down near Highway 34 and Ringer Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC Highway Patrol reported a tree down along I-26.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC Highway Patrol reported trees down at Peak Road and Broad River Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC Highway Patrol reported trees down along I-26, north of Jalapa.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 1 |
| 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 |
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