Sumter storm history
Storm events recorded in Sumter, South Carolina between 1950 and 2025.
695
Total events
28
Tornadoes
137
Hail
34
Floods
3
Deaths
$10.5M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
An EF3 tornado traveled from southwest to northeast of Sumter destroying a seven mobile homes, severely damaging nine framed homes, and doing light to moderate damage to an additional 62 mobile and framed homes. There was 1 fatality and 3 injuries. The tornado touched down as an …
Sumter County coroner confirmed a 61 yr old man died from a heat stroke while umpiring a softball game at Patriot Park in Sumter. Nearby maximum air temperature was around 93 degrees Fahrenheit but field temperatures were unknown.
Walters Care Facility reported penny size hail and strong winds with small limbs down.
Law Enforcement, Department of Transportation, Media and Public reports numerous downed trees and power lines throughout the county. Areas of Highway 378 between Columbia and Sumter had blocked lanes due to downed trees, and over 25 streets were closed in the city of Sumter due t…
The Item reported that the Shiloh United Methodist Church, built in 1831, was destroyed by fire. Damage estimates were at 1.3 million dollars.
Emergency manager reported 55 homes damaged, 9 destroyed, and 3 injuries.
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Local media relayed photos of multiple trees down due to a downburst in Sumter. Time estimated by radar.
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SCDPS website reported a tree in roadway at the intersection of Church Street and West Hampton Lane. Time estimated by radar.
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Sumter County 911 dispatch reported trees down throughout the county. No specifics given.
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SC DPS website reported a tree in roadway near the intersection of Bethel Church Road and Stanford Drive. Time estimated by radar.
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Sumter sheriff office reported trees down in Dalzell area. Time estimated by radar.
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Sumter Fire reported water over the roadway on Camden Highway at Valencia Drive.
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Sumter dispatch reported multiple cars stuck in flood waters around the Oakland and Dalzell areas.
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Sumter Sheriff office reported multiple stalled vehicles on Hwy 441 near Cotton Acres Rd.
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Sumter Sheriff office reported multiple stalled vehicles over the past hour on Hwy 261 near Raccoon Rd where Beech Creek had flowed out of its banks across the road.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Over 6.5 inches of rain measured in 3 hours between 6pm and 9pm with over 3 inches of rain in 1.5 hours.
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Spotter reports a small tree down across SC 261 near Dalzell, SC.
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Sumter Fire Dept reported a tree on power lines at the intersection of Hwy 261 and Mine Hill Rd. Time estimated by radar.
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Sumter Fire reported a tree on power line at Guignard Pkwy and Pocalla Rd.
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SC highway patrol reported a tree down in the roadway on Pinewood Rd at Stadium Rd. Time estimated by radar.
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Sumter County Dispatch reported trees down on Black River Rd north of Dalzell.
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Sumter County dispatch reported trees down on Peach Orchard Rd at Oakcrest Rd.
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Sumter County Dispatch reported trees down on US 15 at Brewington Rd.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Light snow showers began in the afternoon with a band of moderate to heavy snow moving in by evening into the overnight. Total snow accumulations were generally between 1 to 3 inches with the highest report in Pinewood of 3.0 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A brief period of sleet mixed with some snow moved into the county on the morning of the 10th but no accumulation was reported. As temperatures warmed aloft, precipitation transitioned to freezing rain. A CoCoRaHS observer estimated 1/8 inch of ice north of Shaw AFB. A Spotter es…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief, but wide, EF-0 tornado associated with Hurricane Helene began near Squaw Valley Road north of Wedgefield in Sumter County at 532 AM. The tornado uprooted multiple trees and snapped large branches as it moved north across Cane Savannah Rd and eventually Route 76/378. It c…
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Many trees and power lines downed. Some were roads closed. Sections of the county were without power. A few structures damaged by falling trees. Shaw Air Force Base (KSSC) measured a maximum sustained wind of 26 kts (30 mph) and a maximum gust of 45 kts (52 mph). Some minor flood…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Sumter County dispatch reports flash flooding ongoing between Carter Road and Mason Road in Sumter.
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SCDOT website reported all lanes of Britton Brogdon Road between Crossline Pipe and Boots Branch Road were closed in both directions due to flooding. Time estimated.
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Sumter County dispatch reported six inches of water flowing across Cains Mill Road near Nasty Branch.
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Swan Lake Drive closed due to flash flooding in the nearby park.
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Sumter county dispatch reported trees down on Bethel Church Road near the intersection of Lloyd Drive.
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Sumter Fire Department reported a tree fell on a vehicle on Azalea Court.
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SC Department of Public Safety reported trees down on Pinewood Road near Starks Ferry Road. Time estimated by radar.
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SC Department of Public Safety reported trees down on Pinewood Road near South Saint Pauls Church Road. Time estimated by radar.
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Broadcast meteorologist passed along a public report of uprooted tree in Oakland.
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Dispatch from 911 Call Center reports a powerline down along Craig Rd in Sumter.
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Sumter County dispatch reported a tree fell on Panda Rd at Cane Savannah Rd.
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Sumter County dispatch reported trees down along Oswego Hwy near the Lee County border.
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A trained spotter reported a large tree limb from an Oak Tree fell on a property along Trinity Rd at Twomile Rd.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter reported penny size hail at his location.
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Spotter reported power lines down, large trees down, and a pecan tree uprooted.
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Sumter County dispatch reports a tree down along 378 and North Kings Highway. Time estimated by radar.
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ASOS unit at Shaw AFB (KSSC) near Sumter measured a peak wind gust of 45 mph at 1726 EST (1826 EDT).
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The AWOS unit at Sumter Municipal Airport measured a peak wind gust of 53 MPH.
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Numerous trees were downed in Sumter and vicinity.
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ASOS unit at Shaw AFB measured a wind gust of 36 knots or 41 mph.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Scattered trees and power lines were reported down across the county. Two homes and one vehicle were damaged by trees falling on them.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | 0 |
| 2024 | 21 | 1 |
| 2023 | 36 | 0 |
| 2022 | 30 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 | 23 | 4 |
| 2019 | 19 | 0 |
| 2018 | 42 | 0 |
| 2017 | 28 | 0 |
| 2016 | 39 | 0 |
| 2015 | 25 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 14 | 0 |
| 2012 | 26 | 1 |
| 2011 | 40 | 2 |
| 2010 | 27 | 2 |
| 2009 | 26 | 0 |
| 2008 | 20 | 1 |
| 2007 | 24 | 1 |
| 2006 | 18 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 18 | 3 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 1 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 12 | 2 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 1 |
| 1995 | 13 | 0 |
| 1994 | 7 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 1 |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 9 | 1 |
| 1988 | 5 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 1 |
| 1984 | 4 | 0 |
| 1983 | 7 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 5 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 3 | 1 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 3 | 1 |
| 1964 | 2 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |