Tornado History

Florence Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Florence, South Carolina. The records below identify 34 tornadoes from 1953 through 2020, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $3.7M, with 0 deaths and 33 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes34
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries33
Property Damage$3.7M
Avg Length2.3 mi
Avg Width48 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Florence, South Carolina

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

Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
September is the peak tornado month with 8 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Florence, South Carolina with 0 deaths
1964 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1960s had the most tornado activity (11 events)
Longest tornado: 13.45 miles in Florence, South Carolina
Widest tornado: 150.0 yards in Florence, South Carolina
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Mar 12, 1967

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Florence, South Carolina, September is the most active month with 8 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 1964 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 14 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.

$1.6M$155K$16K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2006 with at least $1.6M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 May 14, 20062006F2 January 8, 19531953F2 March 12, 19671967F2 March 12, 19671967F2 May 27, 19811981F2 April 13, 19661966EF1 March 15, 20082008F1 September 24, 19941994F1 June 8, 19801980F1 May 14, 20062006EF1 July 2, 20132013F1 May 6, 19991999F1 September 29, 19631963F1 November 4, 19681968F1 August 3, 1973F1 July 23, 1983F1 September 27, 2004EF1 July 11, 2007F1 December 5, 1964F1 August 29, 1964F1 March 26, 1965F1 June 5, 1983F1 August 9, 1964F0 June 19, 1998EF0 April 19, 2019EF0 September 17, 2020F0 June 10, 1998F0 April 1, 1999F0 April 8, 1962F0 July 28, 1963F0 September 7, 2004EF0 September 17, 2020F0 September 16, 1996F0 September 16, 1996© 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
May 14, 2006F2Florence, South Carolina0.6 mi150 yd00$1.3M
January 8, 1953F2Florence, South Carolina9.6 mi150 yd02$250K
March 12, 1967F2Florence, South Carolina1.5 mi100 yd00$25K
March 12, 1967F2Florence, South Carolina11.7 mi100 yd00$25K
May 27, 1981F2Florence, South Carolina4.7 mi100 yd06$25K
April 13, 1966F2Florence, South Carolina0.2 mi17 yd00$2K
March 15, 2008EF1Florence, South Carolina13.45 mi100 yd03$605K
September 24, 1994F1Florence, South Carolina0.5 mi100 yd011$500K
June 8, 1980F1Florence, South Carolina1 mi17 yd02$250K
May 14, 2006F1Florence, South Carolina0.3 mi15 yd00$250K
July 2, 2013EF1Florence, South Carolina3.08 mi90 yd09$88K
May 6, 1999F1Florence, South Carolina0.1 mi20 yd00$60K
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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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