Tornadoes in Orangeburg County
The Storm Prediction Center records 84 tornadoes whose paths touched Orangeburg County, South Carolina between 1953 and 2024. They killed 3 people and injured 35. The busiest month is April, with 17 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF3 on 13 April 2020. The most recent was on 27 September 2024.
- 84tornadoes
- 3deaths
- 35injuries
- 759per 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 Orangeburg County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 34 | 40% |
| F1 / EF1 | 34 | 40% |
| F2 / EF2 | 10 | 12% |
| F3 / EF3 | 6 | 7% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Orangeburg County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 2 |
| 1960s | 9 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 9 |
| 2010s | 17 |
| 2020s | 15 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7 |
| Feb | 3 |
| Mar | 8 |
| Apr | 17 |
| May | 8 |
| Jun | 5 |
| Jul | 9 |
| Aug | 4 |
| Sep | 13 |
| Oct | 5 |
| Nov | 3 |
| Dec | 2 |
Records for Orangeburg County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Elko, South Carolina tornado13 April 2020, EF3, 2 deaths, 7 injuries, 35.7 miles long
- Longest path: South Carolina tornado4 May 1978, F2, 1 injury, 41.2 miles long
- Most recent: South Carolina tornado27 September 2024, EF0, 1.5 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Orangeburg County
- Elko, South Carolina tornado13 April 2020, EF3, 2 deaths, 7 injuries, 35.7 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.