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.
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Key Tornado Statistics
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.
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.
Summary: 2004 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 1962 with at least $25K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 1966 | F2 | Lee, South Carolina | 8.2 mi | 117 yd | 0 | 8 | $25K |
| March 15, 2008 | EF2 | Lee, South Carolina | 14.08 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| February 9, 1962 | F1 | Lee, South Carolina | 1.5 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 15, 2007 | EF1 | Lee, South Carolina | 3.64 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $5K |
| May 24, 1973 | F1 | Lee, South Carolina | 0.5 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| September 7, 2004 | F1 | Lee, South Carolina | 4 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 20, 1980 | F0 | Lee, South Carolina | 1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 11, 2010 | EF0 | Lee, South Carolina | 2.76 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 | $12K |
| September 7, 2004 | F0 | Lee, South Carolina | 0.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| September 27, 2004 | F0 | Lee, South Carolina | 6 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 0 | N/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.