Tornado History
Dillon Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Dillon, South Carolina. The records below identify 18 tornadoes from 1955 through 2020, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $8.5M, with 3 deaths and 42 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Dillon, South Carolina
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
September is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Dillon, South Carolina with 3 deaths
2018 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 15.5 miles in Dillon, South Carolina
Widest tornado: 517.0 yards in Dillon, South Carolina
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Sep 16, 2018
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Dillon, South Carolina, September is the most active month with 6 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2018 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 1963 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 1980 | F3 | Dillon, South Carolina | 10.7 mi | 517 yd | 0 | 26 | $2.5M |
| September 29, 1963 | F2 | Dillon, South Carolina | 15.5 mi | 100 yd | 3 | 12 | $2.5M |
| November 15, 2008 | EF2 | Dillon, South Carolina | 1.49 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $325K |
| August 10, 1955 | F2 | Dillon, South Carolina | 8.8 mi | 77 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| April 16, 2011 | EF1 | Dillon, South Carolina | 1.51 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 3 | $180K |
| October 11, 2020 | EF1 | Dillon, South Carolina | 0.5 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $30K |
| June 25, 1956 | F1 | Dillon, South Carolina | 3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| February 2, 1981 | F1 | Dillon, South Carolina | 0.1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| February 2, 1981 | F1 | Dillon, South Carolina | 0.1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| March 17, 1965 | F0 | Dillon, South Carolina | 1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| February 21, 1989 | F0 | Dillon, South Carolina | 1 mi | 130 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| September 7, 2004 | F0 | Dillon, South Carolina | 1.3 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
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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.