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Tornado History

Lee Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Lee, South Carolina. The records below identify 10 tornadoes from 1962 through 2010, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $94K, with 0 deaths and 8 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes10
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries8
Property Damage$94K
Avg Length4.2 mi
Avg Width158 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Lee, South Carolina

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

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
September is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Lee, South Carolina with 0 deaths
2004 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 14.08 miles in Lee, South Carolina
Widest tornado: 440.0 yards in Lee, South Carolina
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Sep 7, 2004

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Lee, South Carolina, September is the most active month with 3 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 2004 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 3 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.

$25K$2K$250$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1962 with at least $25K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 October 1, 19661966EF2 March 15, 20082008F1 February 9, 19621962EF1 April 15, 20072007F1 May 24, 19731973F1 September 7, 20042004F0 May 20, 19801980EF0 July 11, 20102010F0 September 7, 20042004F0 September 27, 20042004© OpenStreetMap contributors

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
October 1, 1966F2Lee, South Carolina8.2 mi117 yd08$25K
March 15, 2008EF2Lee, South Carolina14.08 mi440 yd00N/A
February 9, 1962F1Lee, South Carolina1.5 mi80 yd00$25K
April 15, 2007EF1Lee, South Carolina3.64 mi200 yd00$5K
May 24, 1973F1Lee, South Carolina0.5 mi30 yd00$2K
September 7, 2004F1Lee, South Carolina4 mi440 yd00N/A
May 20, 1980F0Lee, South Carolina1 mi33 yd00$25K
July 11, 2010EF0Lee, South Carolina2.76 mi60 yd00$12K
September 7, 2004F0Lee, South Carolina0.5 mi100 yd00N/A
September 27, 2004F0Lee, South Carolina6 mi80 yd00N/A

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.