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Richland County, South Carolina
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
43
Tornado reports
231
Hail reports
260
Floods since 1996
1,512
All events
20
Deaths
$71.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Richland 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.
Many trees and power lines down throughout the county. Some roads were closed. Sections of the county were without power. Falling trees caused damage to structures across the county, particularly in the northwest portion of the county. At least 250 homes sustained some level of d…
Multiple broadcast media outlets reported the death of a 3 year old girl who was locked inside a vehicle located in the 1000 block of Parliament Lake Drive. The initial call was for a missing child and deputies arrived and discovered the child unconscious in the vehicle. Deputies…
Media article stated that SCHP reported a motorcyclist drove into a downed tree on the roadway on Old Hopkins Rd near Old Garners Ferry Rd, around 0530 EST, and was killed. Richland Co EM reported victim was male and in his 60's. Exact age unknown.
A tree fell onto a home on Beechwood Lane in Irmo, SC, killing a 63-year-old woman who was inside the home. It is suspected that non-severe non-thunderstorm wind gusts, estimated to be around 35 MPH, combined with loose soils saturated from earlier heavy rainfall, contributed to …
A 61 year old man was killed when a tree, that was felled by thunderstorm winds, landed on him while he was in his backyard at his home on Columbia Ave in Columbia.
Media reports indicated that a 4-year-old boy, visiting from Maryland, died from hyperthermia, in the late afternoon, while inside a vehicle that was parked outside a home in Blythewood, SC.
Five railroad repair workers driving along Congaree Road plunged into the water of Cabin Creek because the roadway had been washed out. Sheriffs spokesman said that the barricade was in the wrong lane. The accident occurred at 145 AM EDT on the 7th.
Widespread flooding along Gills Creek through Devine Street...Fort Jackson Blvd...Wildcat Road and Garners Ferry Road area. Numerous water rescues and buildings flooded. One building partially collapsed. The stream gage along Gills Creek was destroyed. Peak stage along Gills Cree…
Male driving down driver N. Trenholm Road found the next morning in Carys Lake just off Trenholm Road.
One person drowned in their vehicle when it stalled in flood waters along Sunset Drive near the stream Smith Branch. The person drowned at approximately 654 am EDT. The stream gage just upstream from the fatality crested at 18.93 feet at 0607 am EDT. Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
Heavy rainfall caused Sun View Lake to spill over Caughman Road into Mill Creek. One person drowned when their vehicle stalled in the floodwaters.
South Carolina DOT worker drowned in his work truck when it was swept off the road and overturned into Toms Creek. The worker was en route to assist another SCDOT group with a tree down across a roadway.
SC Highway Patrol reports Monticello Road at I-20 closed due to flooding. Male driver drowned in his vehicle on Peeples Street near Crane Creek. The victim was found at 1100 PM EDT on the 5th.
A Ft. Jackson recruit died as a result of heatstroke. Pvt. Jamal Britt, 19, of Edgewood, Md. died at 5:04pm EDT.
A Columbia man who passed out while working at a gargabe-removal business died of complications from heat stroke.
Sheriff reported trees down. One man was killed when a tree fell on his vehicle.
SC Highway Patrol reports Grampian Hills Road at Two Notch Road closed due to flooding.
SC Highway Patrol reports Kilbourne Road at Ft.Jackson Blvd closed due to flooding.
SC Highway Patrol reports Spring Valley Road at Two Notch Road closed due to flooding.
Lightning struck a tree and ran through the ground into the home starting a fire in the home in the Woodcreek Farms Subdivision.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree fell on power lines causing a fire at the Woodland Terrace Apartments.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC Emergency Management Division employee reported the top third of a mature pine tree downed near the corner of Meadowood Rd and Sylvan Dr.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Richland County Emergency Management reported trees fell on a residence along Adger Rd in Columbia.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Richland County Emergency Management reported trees fell on a residence along Howard St in Columbia.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Richland County Emergency Management reported trees fell on powerlines and a residence at Truman St near Calk St.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Richland County Emergency Management reported a tree fell on a residence at the 5000 block of Knightner St.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Richland County Emergency Management reported trees fell along Vanboklen Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement officer reported a tree down with picture of blocking roadway near Cedar Grove Lane and Shady Grove Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Trained spotter relayed a couple of images and video via social media of flooded roadway at intersection of Broad River Rd and Arbor Springs Dr.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public shared image via social media of flooded intersection at Hearthwood Cir and W Shady Grove Rd.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Videos and reports of flash flooding along Hope Creek near Davenport Drive and Southampton Drive. Several homes with water intrusion into the first floors along with vehicles flooded. Damage cost is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Town of Blythewood shared photos of damaged amphitheater cover, with metal sheeting blown off. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC DPS reported a tree down on the roadway at the intersection of Horrell Hill Rd and Crossing Creek Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A NWS Survey Team confirmed a brief EF-0 tornado northwest of Irmo in Richland County, SC from March 12th 2026. The tornado formed near Dreher Shoals Road and continued east across Lemington Way and Lemington Circle causing minor tree damage along with siding and shingle loss to …
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Multiple measurements from CoCoRAHS, public, and COOP across the county of 3 to 5.5 inches of snow. Highest measured amount in the county was 5.4 inches from a trained spotter outside of Pontiac.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Freezing rain accumulation of 0.26 from ASOS station KCUB Columbia Hamilton-Owens Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SCDPS reported trees and power lines down in the road near Monticello Rd.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
USGS Rocky Branch Creek stream gauge measured a stream level rising above flood stage at 7.23 ft at 15:10, cresting at 7.57 ft at 15:24, and falling below flood stage (7.2 ft) at 15:31.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
RCWINDs rain gauge measured 1.34 inches of rain in 30 min.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Columbia Fire Dept reported water entered apartments in the 1400 block of Longcreek Dr.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Columbia Fire Dept responded to the intersection of Lamar and Kortright streets where a vehicle was submerged in floodwaters and one person had to be rescued.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
USGS stream gage at Rocky Branch at the intersection of Main and Whaley exceeded flood stage, reaching a maximum height of 9.6 feet. Webcam from this intersection showed a stranded vehicle in flood waters as the creek flooded the road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Columbia Fire Dept reports a flooded vehicle with water rescue operations on Key Rd at Market Rd.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Columbia Fire Dept reports a flooded vehicle with water rescue operations at the 900 block of Gadsden St.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC Highway Patrol reported a tree in the roadway on Hollingshed Rd.
Lightning Lightning
Columbia-Richland Fire Department reported responding to a 2-alarm fire caused by a lightning strike in the 1100 block of Bradford Ridge Lane. Two homes were left uninhabitable, with a third sustaining minor damage. All occupants escaped with no injuries.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 1 |
| 2025 | 54 | 0 |
| 2024 | 102 | 2 |
| 2023 | 44 | 0 |
| 2022 | 71 | 0 |
| 2021 | 33 | 0 |
| 2020 | 61 | 2 |
| 2019 | 38 | 2 |
| 2018 | 57 | 1 |
| 2017 | 77 | 0 |
| 2016 | 74 | 0 |
| 2015 | 102 | 0 |
| 2014 | 46 | 0 |
| 2013 | 32 | 0 |
| 2012 | 56 | 1 |
| 2011 | 85 | 0 |
| 2010 | 46 | 0 |
| 2009 | 38 | 0 |
| 2008 | 49 | 2 |
| 2007 | 18 | 0 |
| 2006 | 24 | 2 |
| 2005 | 19 | 0 |
| 2004 | 31 | 3 |
| 2003 | 21 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 19 | 2 |
| 2000 | 24 | 2 |
| 1999 | 16 | 0 |
| 1998 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 26 | 2 |
| 1996 | 25 | 0 |
| 1995 | 27 | 3 |
| 1994 | 12 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 9 | 1 |
| 1988 | 14 | 0 |
| 1987 | 5 | 1 |
| 1986 | 10 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 15 | 0 |
| 1983 | 5 | 0 |
| 1982 | 4 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 2 |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 6 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 1 |
| 1974 | 5 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 3 | 1 |
| 1971 | 5 | 1 |
| 1970 | 5 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 5 | 2 |
| 1966 | 4 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 2 | 2 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | 2 | 0 |
| 1957 | 2 | 0 |
| 1956 | 2 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |
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