Tornadoes in Fairfield County
The Storm Prediction Center records 35 tornadoes whose paths touched Fairfield County, South Carolina between 1971 and 2024. They killed 6 people and injured 72. The busiest month is May, with 8 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 28 March 1984. The most recent was on 29 December 2024.
- 35tornadoes
- 6deaths
- 72injuries
- 510per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Fairfield County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 20 | 57% |
| F1 / EF1 | 10 | 29% |
| F2 / EF2 | 3 | 9% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 3% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Fairfield County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 2 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 6 |
| Apr | 4 |
| May | 8 |
| Jun | 1 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 5 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 2 |
| Dec | 4 |
Records for Fairfield County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Jenkinsville, South Carolina tornado28 March 1984, F4, 5 deaths, 49 injuries, 21 miles long
- Longest path: South Carolina tornado13 December 1973, F2, 30.5 miles long
- Most recent: South Carolina tornado29 December 2024, EF1, 4.7 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Fairfield County
- Jenkinsville, South Carolina tornado28 March 1984, F4, 5 deaths, 49 injuries, 21 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.