Tornadoes in Richland County
The Storm Prediction Center records 46 tornadoes whose paths touched Richland County, South Carolina between 1955 and 2024. They killed 1 person and injured 24. The busiest month is March, with 9 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF3 on 15 March 2008. The most recent was on 29 December 2024.
- 46tornadoes
- 1death
- 24injuries
- 607per 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 Richland County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 17 | 37% |
| F1 / EF1 | 19 | 41% |
| F2 / EF2 | 8 | 17% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 2% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 2% |
Richland 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 | 1 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4 |
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 9 |
| Apr | 3 |
| May | 4 |
| Jun | 4 |
| Jul | 3 |
| Aug | 5 |
| Sep | 5 |
| Oct | 2 |
| Nov | 3 |
| Dec | 2 |
Records for Richland County
- Deadliest: South Carolina tornado15 May 1976, F2, 1 death, 3 injuries, 3.8 miles long
- Strongest: South Carolina tornado15 March 2008, EF3, 2 injuries, 27.5 miles long
- Longest path: South Carolina tornado13 December 1973, F2, 30.5 miles long
- Most recent: South Carolina tornado29 December 2024, EF0, 11.2 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.