Tornado History

Lone Star Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Lone Star, South Carolina as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 3 matching records from 2008 through 2020. The strongest matching rating is EF2 (Considerable damage), the latest matching tornado is September 17, 2020, and minimum reported property damage totals $500K.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes3
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$500K
Avg Length10.0 mi
Avg Width222 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Lone Star, South Carolina

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
November is the peak tornado month with 1 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF1 in Lone Star, South Carolina with 0 deaths
2008 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (2 events)
Longest tornado: 24.39 miles in Lone Star, South Carolina
Widest tornado: 440.0 yards in Lone Star, South Carolina
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Nov 14, 2008

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Lone Star, South Carolina, November is the most active month with 1 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 2008 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: EF1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 1 recorded events.

Property Damage Trends

Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.

$500K$50K$5K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2008 with at least $500K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF2 March 15, 20082008EF1 November 14, 20082008EF0 September 17, 20202020© OpenStreetMap contributors
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Notable Tornado Records

The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
March 15, 2008EF2Calhoun, South Carolina24.39 mi440 yd00N/A
November 14, 2008EF1Calhoun, South Carolina4.66 mi200 yd00$500K
September 17, 2020EF0Calhoun, South Carolina1.01 mi25 yd00N/A
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Source And Limits

Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.

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