Tornado History
Pickens Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Pickens, South Carolina. The records below identify 34 tornadoes from 1961 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $6.8M, with 0 deaths and 28 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Pickens, South Carolina
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (1.2/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Pickens, South Carolina with 0 deaths
2003 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (9 events)
Longest tornado: 23.6 miles in Pickens, South Carolina
Widest tornado: 440.0 yards in Pickens, South Carolina
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Aug 26, 2008
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Pickens, 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: 2003 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 1998 with at least $3.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 7, 1998 | F2 | Pickens, South Carolina | 1.5 mi | 35 yd | 0 | 4 | $3.0M |
| October 8, 2017 | EF2 | Pickens, South Carolina | 8.42 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 23, 2022 | EF2 | Pickens, South Carolina | 6.25 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 13, 2020 | EF2 | Pickens, South Carolina | 5.3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 8 | $200K |
| May 27, 1973 | F2 | Pickens, South Carolina | 23.6 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| March 31, 1973 | F2 | Pickens, South Carolina | 12.4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| August 26, 2008 | EF2 | Pickens, South Carolina | 0.58 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| November 30, 2010 | EF1 | Pickens, South Carolina | 2.66 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.5M |
| December 5, 1977 | F1 | Pickens, South Carolina | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| February 10, 1990 | F1 | Pickens, South Carolina | 2 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| February 10, 1990 | F1 | Pickens, South Carolina | 3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 2, 2003 | F1 | Pickens, South Carolina | 2.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
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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.