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Orangeburg County, South Carolina
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1953 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
75
Tornado reports
207
Hail reports
77
Floods since 1996
956
All events
7
Deaths
$32.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Orangeburg County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 73 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.
A strong, long-track tornado began just south of the town of Elko in Barnwell Co SC where it was rated as EF-1, then moved in a general northeast direction through Orangeburg Co SC, where it reached EF-3 intensity and caused 2 fatalities and 7 injuries. The tornado dissipated sho…
Tornado EF3 Tornado
Extensive damage in Branchville. One home was destroyed and 16 had other moderate to major damage. One mobile home was destroyed and a half dozen had moderate to major damage. Seven buildings in downtown were destroyed, including a couple of 3 layer deep brick buildings. Thirteen…
Damage survey found an F3 tornado demolished a brick church, completely destroyed 2 mobile homes and several outbuildings. The main damage occurred on Coulter road.
Record crest flooding occurred along the North Fork Edisto River as a result of heavy rain and upstream small pond and dam failures, causing several fatalities and damage to numerous structures in Orangeburg. The North Fork Edisto in Orangeburg rose from 7.00 feet at 12am EST on …
SC Dept of Natural Resources reported a likely weather-related fatality on Lake Marion. Six people were on a 30 foot pontoon boat heading to a landing at Lake Marion Resort and Marina in Orangeburg Co when strong winds, and waves estimated at 3 to 4 feet, associated with nearby t…
Highway Patrol reported trees down near Hwy 400 and Cut Off Road. One tree fell on a Chevy Tahoe killing its occupant.
Korey Moore was struck and killed by lightning on Lake Marion near Mill Creek while riding a jet ski.
In the Holly Hill and Eutawville vicinity several roads closed due to flooding. Several homes and businesses flooded and water rescues in progress. Shelters being opened for residents. Reported by Orangeburg Co. EM.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A downburst led to damage along Rowesville Rd, north of Rowesville including downed large limbs, an uprooted tree and significant damage to a metal outbuilding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Orangeburg dispatch reported 2-3 feet of water flowing over the road on North Road near Redmond Mill Rd resulting in a road closure.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Orangeburg county EM confirmed a roadway washout on Plumtree Rd resulting from Long Branch Creek overflowing the road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Orangeburg Dispatch reported a tree down near the intersection of Bamberg Rd and Slab Landing Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency Manager reported trees down near the intersection of Charleston Highway and Stonewall Jackson Blvd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency Manager reports roof damage to multiple buildings at 1098 Joe S Jeffords Highway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC DPS website reported a tree down on Binnicker Bridge Road near the intersection of Good Hope Road. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The SC DOT webcam on I-95 near mile marker 93 shows trees down on the interstate blocking the road. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Orangeburg County EM Reported trees down at 1400 Springfield Rd. Time estimated based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Orangeburg County EM Reported trees down at 5967 Savannah Highway. Time estimated based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Orangeburg County EM Reported trees down at 7099 North Rd. Time estimated based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Orangeburg County EM Reported tree down at the intersection of Sabb Rd and Shillings Bridge Rd. Time estimated based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Orangeburg County EM reports trees down at 299 Beason Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Orangeburg County EM Reported trees down in the town of Rowesville. Time estimated based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Orangeburg County EM reports trees down at 3791 Belleville Road. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Orangeburg County EM Reported tree down along Vance Rd. Time estimated based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Orangeburg Fire dept reported trees and powerlines down in the roadway on Breezehaven Rd at North Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Orangeburg Fire dept reported trees and powerlines down in the roadway on Sunshine Ln at Waterspring Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Orangeburg Fire dept reported trees down in the roadway on Wille Rd and Beason Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC highway patrol reported a tree down on the roadway on Old Edisto Dr. west of Orangeburg. Time estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
EM relayed a quarter sized hail report near Grambling Road and Sleepy Hollow Road.
Hail Hail
Golf ball Sized Hail at 6292 Freedom Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down at Hudson Rd at Palmetto Sands Rd Branchville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down at Oretta Rd and Dornage Rd in Branchville.
Flood Flood
Orangeburg county EM reports Salley Road flooded with 2 feet of water and closed.
Flood Flood
Emergency manager reported that Ninety-Six Road was closed due to flooding near the 1300 block.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter reported 1 inch hail in Branchville along with debris in the roadway, reported via HAM radio.
Hail Hail
Multiple broadcast media reports of Ping Pong ball sized hail in Eutawville with pictures.
Hail Hail
Orangeburg County EM reported Ping Pong ball sized hail along Ash Hill Drive.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter reported hail about Golf Ball sized in Eutaw Springs with pictures.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC Department of Public Safety reported trees and powerlines down at Vance Road and Easterlin Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC Department of Public Safety reported trees and powerlines down in the roadway at Cascade Drive and Grass Patch Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
SCDPS website reports Roadway Washout on Oakmont Dr.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
SC Dept. of Public Safety reports roadway flooding on Springfield Road near the intersection of Skyland Dr. Time estimated from radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
SC Dept of Public Safety reports roadway flooding and road closure on Norway Road and Todd Creek Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
SCDOT closed Calvary Church Rd between Ada Rd and Chatsworth Rd due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Orangeburg County and SC state officials confirmed a breach of Sam Fogles Pond dam. No damage was reported as a result of the breach.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Orangeburg County and SC state officials confirmed a breach of Lewis Davis Pond dam. No damage was reported as a result of the breach.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Orangeburg County and SC state officials confirmed a breach of Bolins Millpond dam. No damage was reported as a result of the breach.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 29 | 0 |
| 2024 | 49 | 5 |
| 2023 | 31 | 1 |
| 2022 | 43 | 3 |
| 2021 | 11 | 1 |
| 2020 | 31 | 4 |
| 2019 | 35 | 4 |
| 2018 | 27 | 3 |
| 2017 | 34 | 2 |
| 2016 | 22 | 0 |
| 2015 | 32 | 0 |
| 2014 | 20 | 2 |
| 2013 | 24 | 1 |
| 2012 | 42 | 2 |
| 2011 | 44 | 0 |
| 2010 | 32 | 1 |
| 2009 | 19 | 0 |
| 2008 | 32 | 1 |
| 2007 | 21 | 1 |
| 2006 | 29 | 3 |
| 2005 | 14 | 0 |
| 2004 | 19 | 2 |
| 2003 | 21 | 1 |
| 2002 | 20 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 14 | 0 |
| 1999 | 18 | 1 |
| 1998 | 36 | 3 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 26 | 3 |
| 1995 | 25 | 3 |
| 1994 | 11 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1990 | 11 | 0 |
| 1989 | 9 | 0 |
| 1988 | 8 | 0 |
| 1987 | 10 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 10 | 0 |
| 1984 | 5 | 0 |
| 1983 | 6 | 3 |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 | 3 | 2 |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | 4 | 3 |
| 1977 | 3 | 1 |
| 1976 | 5 | 2 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 4 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 2 | 0 |
| 1965 | 3 | 2 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 2 | 2 |
| 1962 | 3 | 1 |
| 1961 | 3 | 2 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
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