Tornado History
Bamberg Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Bamberg, South Carolina. The records below identify 25 tornadoes from 1951 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $4.3M, with 0 deaths and 4 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Bamberg, South Carolina
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.8/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Bamberg, South Carolina with 0 deaths
2007 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (11 events)
Longest tornado: 19.79 miles in Bamberg, South Carolina
Widest tornado: 1,000.0 yards in Bamberg, South Carolina
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Apr 5, 2022
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Bamberg, South Carolina, April is the most active month with 7 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2007 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.
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.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1983 with at least $2.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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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.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 23, 1983 | F3 | Bamberg, South Carolina | 16 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 4 | $2.5M |
| April 5, 2022 | EF3 | Bamberg, South Carolina | 19.79 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| January 9, 2024 | EF2 | Bamberg, South Carolina | 2.14 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.8M |
| June 24, 1951 | F1 | Bamberg, South Carolina | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| September 23, 2000 | F1 | Bamberg, South Carolina | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| March 15, 2008 | EF1 | Bamberg, South Carolina | 1.96 mi | 220 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| March 15, 2008 | EF1 | Bamberg, South Carolina | 3.76 mi | 660 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 20, 2008 | EF1 | Bamberg, South Carolina | 13.29 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| January 21, 2017 | EF1 | Bamberg, South Carolina | 4.48 mi | 1000 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 5, 2022 | EF1 | Bamberg, South Carolina | 3.73 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| September 26, 2024 | EF1 | Bamberg, South Carolina | 3.71 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 6, 2014 | EF0 | Bamberg, South Carolina | 0.83 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $4K |
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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.