Tornado History

Williamsburg Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Williamsburg, South Carolina. The records below identify 11 tornadoes from 1962 through 2019, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $972K, with 0 deaths and 3 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes11
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries3
Property Damage$972K
Avg Length4.3 mi
Avg Width48 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Williamsburg, South Carolina

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

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Williamsburg, South Carolina with 0 deaths
2003 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 20 miles in Williamsburg, South Carolina
Widest tornado: 100.0 yards in Williamsburg, South Carolina
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Mar 15, 2008

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Williamsburg, South Carolina, May 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: 2003 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Unknown

Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 6 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.

$395K$40K$4K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2003 with at least $395K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 May 4, 19781978F1 May 6, 20032003EF1 March 15, 20082008F1 July 2, 20032003F1 June 10, 19981998F1 June 7, 19831983F1 February 22, 19621962F1 June 19, 19771977EF1 March 15, 20082008EF0 April 19, 20192019Unknown May 8, 19651965© 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 4, 1978F2Williamsburg, South Carolina10.7 mi33 yd00$250K
May 6, 2003F1Williamsburg, South Carolina3.8 mi25 yd03$320K
March 15, 2008EF1Williamsburg, South Carolina4.01 mi75 yd00$200K
July 2, 2003F1Williamsburg, South Carolina1 mi100 yd00$75K
June 10, 1998F1Williamsburg, South Carolina20 mi25 yd00$72K
June 7, 1983F1Williamsburg, South Carolina2 mi33 yd00$25K
February 22, 1962F1Williamsburg, South Carolina1.5 mi60 yd00$2K
June 19, 1977F1Williamsburg, South Carolina1 mi33 yd00$2K
March 15, 2008EF1Williamsburg, South Carolina2.49 mi75 yd00N/A
April 19, 2019EF0Williamsburg, South Carolina0.25 mi15 yd00N/A
May 8, 1965UnknownWilliamsburg, South Carolina0.8 mi50 yd00$25K
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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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