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Saluda 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.
17
Tornado reports
76
Hail reports
7
Floods since 1996
355
All events
6
Deaths
$25.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Saluda County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 17 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.
Widespread damage to trees and power lines. Many roads closed, some for extended periods of time. Large sections of the county without power for an extended period. Falling trees caused damage to structures across the county. At least 269 homes sustained some level of damage incl…
A supercell storm moved se through Saluda county and produced hail to baseball size along its entire path. Damage was done to homes, buildings, farm equipment, vehicles, and crops. The damage path was about three miles wide. Two people were injured by the hail when they were caug…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large oak tree fell along Denny Highway, northeast of Saluda.
Flood Flood
Saluda County EM reported flooding at the corner of Batesburg Highway and Bouknight Ferry Road. EM sent photos of water pooling around trailers.
Hail Hail
Public report of golf ball size hail near Highway 378. Time estimated by radar.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The NWS has confirmed an EF-0 tornado in Ridge Spring, SC based on a public report and corresponding strong velocity couplet from KCAE radar. The tornado formed east of Ridge Spring Hwy and south of Murphy Farm Rd. While a survey was not conducted, pictures of the damage show mul…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Multiple CoCoRAHS measurements and Saluda county emergency management measurements between 3 and 4 inches of storm total snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Saluda County emergency manager reported a couple chicken houses were destroyed and tin from the roof of a building near Simmons Rd was lifted.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Saluda County Dispatch reported a tree fell on John Rushton Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Saluda County dispatch reported trees down at The Ridge Rd and Caldwell Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Saluda County dispatch reported trees down on powerlines in the 4000 block of Newberry Highway north of Saluda. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reports widespread trees and powerlines down across Saluda County. Time estimated based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC Highway Patrol reports a tree down at the intersection of US 378 and Spann Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A moderate to heavy band of snow and sleet moved into the county in the morning of the 10th. The Saluda County Emergency Manager measured an inch of snow and sleet in Saluda. As warmer air moved in aloft, snow and sleet transitioned to freezing rain by the late morning. A CoCoRaH…
Hail Hail
Social media photo relayed from the public of up to quarter sized hail in downtown Saluda, SC. Location of report is approximate. Time estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
Social media photo relayed from the public of up to ping pong ball sized hail in the Mount Willing area east of downtown Saluda, SC. Time estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
Saluda County Sheriff reported hail up to golf ball sized hail near the intersection of Mt Willing Rd and Columbia Hwy.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Saluda county emergency management reported several damaged large chicken sheds with partially torn off tin rooves. Numerous trees also down on the property.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Saluda County dispatch reported several trees and power lines down along West Creek Rd between Double Bridges Rd and Beulah Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Saluda County dispatch reported a tree down along Greenwood Highway. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SC Highway Patrol reported a tree down blocking the roadway on Daniel Ave. near J. Paul Rd in Johnston. Time estimated by radar.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
SCHP reported a tree down in the roadway at the intersection of US Hwy 178 and White Acre Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were down on the roadway at Padgetts Pond Rd and Rugged Hill Rd.
Hail Hail
A CoCoRaHS observer reported small hail.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A National Weather Service storm survey team confirmed a brief EF-1 tornado, with peak winds of 100 mph, Saturday evening in Northern Saluda County. The tornado begin point and time was later adjusted slightly after new Sentinel satellite data indicated the tornado touched down a…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
After reviewing available data, a weak tornado has been determined to have briefly touched down in far northern Saluda county on January 27. The tornado touched down near Old Cherokee Trail before moving quickly northeast and causing limited tree damage near Tostie Creek Road. Th…
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Gradient wind gusts knocked down numerous trees and power lines across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down near Pine Pleasant Church on Old Cherokee Trail, between Old Saluda Road and Kempson Bridge Road. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Saluda County dispatch reported trees down on Driftwood Lane. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Saluda County dispatch reported trees down at the intersection of Rock Hill Road and Mine Creek Road. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Saluda County dispatch reported trees down along Brushy Fork Road. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Saluda County dispatch reported trees down on Fletcher Road. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Saluda County dispatch reported trees down at Hollywood Road and Prince Hill Road. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Saluda County dispatch reported trees down along Brushy Fork Road. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trained spotter reported trees and branches down and power outages in the vicinity of Johnston Highway and Burton Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
County Emergency Manager reported several trees down between the Fruit Hill community toward the town of Saluda.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dispatch reported numerous trees down over a widespread area in the vicinity of Old Town Road and Hollywood Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Saluda County Dispatch reported multiple trees down along Highway 23 near Ridge Spring.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
County EM reported power lines down on Columbia Highway between Ivory Key and Long Roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree and power lines down along Clear Lake Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law Enforcement relayed report of multiple trees blocking N. Jennings Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law Enforcement reported a tree down along Goat Farm Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree reported down on Colt Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law Enforcement reported a tree down along Cricket Cove Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sheriff office reported tree blocking Greenwood Hwy and Firetower Rd.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
An automated weather station 2 miles ESE of Saluda reported a minimum wind chill value of -7F at 0820 EST.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
An instrument in Saluda measured a peak wind gust of 45 MPH at 0958 EST.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 | 2 |
| 2023 | 18 | 0 |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 |
| 2017 | 14 | 3 |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 | 15 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 14 | 0 |
| 2011 | 23 | 0 |
| 2010 | 15 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 17 | 1 |
| 2007 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 | 19 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 2 |
| 2003 | 16 | 1 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 1 |
| 1998 | 11 | 2 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |
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